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1 month ago
SF politics

Top Street Fighter 6 competitor ChrisCCH declines qualification spot for Saudi-owned Esports World Cup due to "the nature in which the event is funded and managed"

ChrisCCH declines participation in the Saudi Arabia-funded Esports World Cup, citing discomfort with the event's management and funding.
Professional esports player ChrisCCH makes a stand against sportswashing in esports.
#saudi-arabia
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Paid maternity leave in tennis courtesy of Saudi Arabia DW 03/07/2025

Women tennis players can now take paid maternity leave for 12 months, a historic milestone funded by Saudi Arabia.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador

The 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not permit alcohol sales, according to the country's ambassador.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia: Women's sport in focus after latest HRW report DW 11/21/2024

Saudi Arabia's investment in women's sports is overshadowed by ongoing human rights violations, particularly against women, facilitated by its Private Investment Fund.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza's Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos

The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia aims to promote women's tennis in a complex social and political environment.
fromVG247
8 months ago
Startup companies

"If you're going to expect to be involved in the culture, you need to become part of the culture" Evo general manager speaks on growing Saudi presence in the FGC

The fighting game community is growing but faces challenges due to controversial funding sources and the implications of sportswashing.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will debut at the Esports World Cup, highlighting the game's potential despite being unreleased.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Paid maternity leave in tennis courtesy of Saudi Arabia DW 03/07/2025

Women tennis players can now take paid maternity leave for 12 months, a historic milestone funded by Saudi Arabia.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador

The 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not permit alcohol sales, according to the country's ambassador.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia: Women's sport in focus after latest HRW report DW 11/21/2024

Saudi Arabia's investment in women's sports is overshadowed by ongoing human rights violations, particularly against women, facilitated by its Private Investment Fund.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza's Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos

The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia aims to promote women's tennis in a complex social and political environment.
fromVG247
8 months ago
Startup companies

"If you're going to expect to be involved in the culture, you need to become part of the culture" Evo general manager speaks on growing Saudi presence in the FGC

The fighting game community is growing but faces challenges due to controversial funding sources and the implications of sportswashing.
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will debut at the Esports World Cup, highlighting the game's potential despite being unreleased.
more#saudi-arabia
#democratic-republic-of-congo
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

The DRC urges major football clubs to terminate sponsorships with Visit Rwanda amid a humanitarian crisis linked to Rwandan actions in the region.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Congo asks leagues, teams to cut Rwanda ties

Congo calls on major sports leagues to sever ties with Rwanda over human rights concerns.
DRC officials question NBA's commitment to social justice amid ongoing violence.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

The DRC urges major football clubs to terminate sponsorships with Visit Rwanda amid a humanitarian crisis linked to Rwandan actions in the region.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Congo asks leagues, teams to cut Rwanda ties

Congo calls on major sports leagues to sever ties with Rwanda over human rights concerns.
DRC officials question NBA's commitment to social justice amid ongoing violence.
more#democratic-republic-of-congo
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
New York City

Claudine Keane asks for Mary Lou McDonald meeting over Sinn Fein 'attacks' on Robbie Keane's Israeli job

Social media attacks on Robbie Keane have escalated to personal threats against his family, prompting Ms. Keane to voice her concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Rwanda's sports fever, a pillar of development or sportswashing?

Rwanda is leveraging sponsorship deals with top soccer clubs to enhance its global tourism profile while facing criticism for potential human rights violations.
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