2022 FIFA World Cup: Is Qatar Engaging In 'Sportswashing?'

The video discusses the controversies surrounding Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup, including bribery allegations and human rights issues. It explores how authoritarian regimes use sports to improve their global image, a practice known as sportswashing. The video also highlights Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which involves significant investments in sports to diversify its economy and enhance its international reputation.

What was a major reason for the controversy surrounding Qatar's selection as the World Cup host?

• Qatar's large population

• Allegations of bribery

• Qatar's advanced infrastructure

• Support from democratic countries

Why are fewer democratic countries interested in hosting major sports events?

• Lack of sports facilities

• Limited international interest

• Insufficient media coverage

• High costs and infrastructure burdens

What is 'sports washing'?

• A process to increase sports viewership

• A technique to enhance athlete performance

• A strategy to improve a country's reputation through sports

• A method to clean sports equipment

What is a key component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 related to sports?

• Eliminating foreign sports partnerships

• Investing in sports and entertainment

• Focusing solely on oil exports

• Reducing sports investments

How did Saudi Arabia attempt to influence the sports world?

• By investing heavily in various sports

• By reducing sports funding

• By hosting fewer sports events

• By banning international sports

What was a significant backlash against Saudi Arabia's sports investments?

• Support from international athletes

• Public protests and legal challenges

• Increased oil prices

• Decline in sports viewership

What geopolitical event involved Qatar and its neighboring countries in 2017?

• Severing of diplomatic ties

• A joint sports initiative

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement