Political Balancing Act Leaves China’s Sports Industry Wobbling
The invasion of Ukraine worsens post-Olympic troubles.
The Forced Smiles of Beijing’s Olympics
The Communist Party’s victims are not even allowed silence.
U.N. Chief Rebuffs U.S. Request to Skip Beijing Olympics
U.S. envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield presses António Guterres to confront China over rights abuses in Xinjiang.
China Can’t Silence Olympic Athletes
Democratic states need to warn Beijing against punishing Olympians who speak out.
Biya Basks in Soccer Spotlight in Hopes of Propaganda Win
Cameroon’s regime wouldn’t be the first to use sports to whitewash a brutal conflict.
Cameroon Hosts Africa Cup of Nations Amid Ongoing Violence
The soccer tournament is being held in the middle of ongoing conflict—and is still fighting for the world’s respect.
The Long Game Podcast: How Mohamed Salah Won Over Soccer Fans
How Liverpool’s star player changed hearts and minds.
The Inevitably Awkward Tokyo Olympics
Athletes rebuked competitive norms as COVID-19 became the most normal part of the Tokyo Games.
The Long Game Podcast: How A Palestinian Female Footballer Started a Movement
Honey Thalijeh grew up under Israeli military occupation but found a way forward through football.
The Long Game Podcast: A Professional Basketball Player’s Hijab Journey
A Muslim athlete shares her story of expressing her true identity while on the court.
What’s Going on With China’s Missing Tennis Star?
Peng Shuai’s disappearance has mobilized the international community—and puts China’s Olympic dreams under even more scrutiny.
Beijing Must Face Olympic Consequences for Human Rights Abuses
Moving the Games offers a rare opportunity to weaken Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese Censorship Is Going Global
Beijing is not content to stop stifling free speech at the water’s edge. Western companies and institutions must put liberty before profits.
Gaming the State System
Can the Haudenosaunee Confederacy become the first Indigenous nation to secure an Olympic berth?
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