The art of Sportswashing: From Berlin 1936 to Qatar 2022 with Miguel Blanco Cocho
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To many, the 1936 Nazi Olympics are the 'mother of sports washing events'. When Hitler came to power in 1933, the Nazi regime was initially uninterested in the costly organisation...
show moreIn this episode, Vincent talks to Michel Blanco Cocho about the historic 1936 Olympics and the politics of sport today. Miguel draws parallels between various World Cups and the Olympics, and suggests possible solutions and policies to increase the viability and accountability of sports tournaments.
If you want to know more about the politics of sports, Miguel recommends three documentaries:
- FIFA Uncovered, by Daniel Gordon
- Berlin 1936 - Olympic Games Under the Swastika
- Icarus, by Brian Fogel
In each episode of Radio Vinternational, host Vincent Hoffmans dives into one fascinating and hopefully informative international topic with a passionate expert. The mission is to showcase original and interesting perspectives on actual and historic international affairs, and to have fun!
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