The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
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Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Is Welcomed by Crowds in Tehran
The New York Times – Sports:
Elnaz Rekabi, whose appearance without a head scarf at an event in Seoul raised fears about her future, was welcomed home by crowds in Tehran. Her motivations, and her fate, however, remain unclear.
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In Rwanda, a New Golf Course in Kigali Is a Sign of Growth
The New York Times – Travel:
The Rwandan government is hoping to build a local golf culture and harness the sport to appeal to international tourists and investors.
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Why Do LIV Golfers Struggle to Explain Why They Left the PGA Tour?
The New York Times – Sports:
The latest golfers to join the Saudi-backed series were vague and defensive in the face of hard questions about guaranteed money and human-rights issues.
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Daria Kasatkina Criticizes War in Ukraine
The New York Times – Sports:
After calling the war a “nightmare” and coming out as gay in an interview, Daria Kasatkina, the highest-ranked Russian woman, said she worried for her safety if she returned to her home country.
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The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage.
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Mickelson and LIV Golf Attract Fans and Anger to Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
Participants in the Saudi-backed event “have turned their backs on the crime of murder,” one critic said. But spectators just wanted to see their favorite players.
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LIV Golf Is Drawing Big Names and Heavy Criticism in Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
As golfers arrive for the $25 million Saudi-backed tournament, a mayor, some 9/11 families, a U.S. senator and some Pumpkin Ridge club members have expressed outrage.
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Saudi Arabia, Creator of LIV Golf, Casts Its Eye on Women’s Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The kingdom shook up the PGA Tour with the creation of the LIV Golf series. Now it is pushing to secure a WTA Tour event.