All articles tagged with #sports diplomacy
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
Former President Barack Obama congratulated the Dodgers on their World Series win with a simple message, contrasting with Donald Trump's more political and polarizing response, highlighting differing approaches to sports diplomacy and presidential invitations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The NBA is returning to China for the first time since 2019 with pre-season games in Macau, marking a potential step towards reconciliation amid past tensions over political issues and highlighting the sport's growing popularity in China.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Times
Israel is concerned about potential suspension from UEFA and FIFA, which could exclude it from next year's World Cup, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to personally appeal to football leaders amid international pressure and political controversy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A Venezuelan baseball team from Maracaibo was denied US visas and cannot participate in the Senior Baseball World Series in South Carolina, due to US travel restrictions linked to political tensions, leading to disappointment and controversy over fairness and international relations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
A Venezuelan Little League team was denied entry into the US for a tournament due to the Trump travel ban, leading to disappointment among young athletes. They were replaced by a team from Mexico, after efforts to secure visas in Colombia failed. The incident highlights ongoing travel restrictions affecting international sports competitions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Three Indian martial arts athletes from the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as its own territory, were prevented from traveling to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, due to a visa dispute. India accused China of denying them proper accreditation, while China denied this and stated that all athletes with legal documents are welcome. The athletes were reportedly left behind after their documents could not be downloaded, while the rest of the Indian delegation did not face any issues. This is not the first time such a dispute has occurred, as China has previously given stapled visas to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, indicating its rejection of India's territorial claim. The ongoing border dispute between India and China over the Line of Actual Control (LAC) adds to the tensions.