Athletic Diplomacy Archives - More Than A Game

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February 28, 2026

Via Jacobin, a look at cricket's diplomatic strain: As the 2026 World Cricket Cup unfolds under diplomatic strain, rising tensions between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh show that the sport is no longer just a game but a [...]

Batter Up: Sports Diplomacy is Big Business

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February 27, 2026

Via ABC, a look at why Australia has become an unlikely getaway for South Korea's biggest baseball teams and how this "sports diplomacy" could foster new business opportunities with Australia's fourth-largest trading [...]

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

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February 21, 2026

Via Wired, commentary on how the Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games: In retrospect, [...]

The Evolution of Australia’s Sports Diplomacy in the Pacific

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February 18, 2026

Via The Diplomat, a report on Australia, which has made its biggest Pacific sporting bet so far. Will it deliver results for both Australia and the Pacific Islands? In December 2024, the Australian Government pledged to invest [...]

A Cricket Crisis With Olympic Consequences

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February 6, 2026

Via Foreign Policy, a look at how - by mishandling the T20 World Cup - India is ruining its 2036 Olympic dream: The irony would be delicious if it weren’t so damaging. India, aspiring to join the world’s most elite club of [...]

Russia Has Turned Sports Into a Weapon

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February 4, 2026

Via Foreign Policy, a look at how the Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow's abuse: When the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Italy on Feb. 6, there will be no participation from Russian teams and very limited [...]

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