Sport and Human Rights Issues: Can Major Sporting Events Improve Civil Liberties? An Examination of the Olympic and FIFA World Cup Host Nations Following the World War II
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Published online on March 25, 2026
Abstract
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In recent decades, the relationship between major sporting events (MSEs) and human rights has increasingly become a topic of debate and academic interest. Governments, politicians, and event stakeholders, including organizing bodies, frequently position ...
In recent decades, the relationship between major sporting events (MSEs) and human rights has increasingly become a topic of debate and academic interest. Governments, politicians, and event stakeholders, including organizing bodies, frequently position ...