News Details
Human rights groups accuse Saudi Arabia of “sportswashing'
Saudi Arabia will host a Grand Prix next year, a move aimed at attracting well-heeled globe-trotting visitors and raising the kingdom’s profile internationally as a tourist destination. Thursday’s announcement, by race organisers and Formula 1, also raised concerns from human rights activists who accuse Saudi Arabia of “sportswashing” using sport events to create a positive image of the country. We reported that Amnesty International has claimed that 13 women’s rights defenders are currently on trial in Saudi Arabia, accused of promoting women’s rights and calling for the end of the male guardianship system, where every woman must have a male who has the authority to make a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Amnesty urges Hamilton to highlight Saudi human rights...
Amnesty International has claimed that 13 women’s rights defenders are...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1 announces night race in Saudi Arabia
The 2021 season will see a new night race in Saudi Arabia. The new circuit...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Amnesty calls on Hamilton and Formula 1 to take a...
On Thursday Formula 1 officially announced that there will be a Grand...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Amnesty: 'Hamilton must take action against Saudi...
Last Thursday the F1 officially announced that there will be a Grand Prix...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin targets podium after injury hit his 2025...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to use 100% non-fossil fuels by 2027 season
MotoGP has announced that the fuel used across all Grand Prix classes...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How 2025 became Marc Marquez’s most dominant MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Unpacking the art of value betting in MotoGP
Value betting in MotoGP is a strategic blend of data analysis,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta: IndyCar at Laguna Seca is a...
IndyCar’s latest visit to Laguna Seca produced rave reviews from...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou will not play it safe in Portland to secure...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Laguna Seca – Race Results
IndyCar traveled clear across the country since last weekend’s race,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Colton Herta praises IndyCar's delayed cautions;...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why the FIA is confident WRC will head to USA in 2027...
No description available...
46m ago from Motorsport.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Monaco GP circuit stage in frame for WRC comeback in...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal remain interested in ‘outstanding' Aston...
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close watch on Aston Villa star Morgan...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Same sort of build, balance” - Perry Groves names...
Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves has named Max Dowman from the current...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: The reason behind delay in Eberechi Eze's move...
Arsenal are actively pursuing Crystal Palace’s standout midfielder...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
The rise of Max Dowman - Arsenal's most exciting...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Jos Verstappen left 'fuming' after Sky Sports F1 interview
Jos Verstappen, the father of four-time F1... Read More »
56m ago from GPFans.com
Epstein ties and Horner rumours swirl around Briatore
Jul.31 Flavio Briatore is under renewed scrutiny... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Aston Martin cashes out of F1 stake at whopping valuation!
Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British carmaker... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
