Category: Sports and Politics

Introduction: Why the UFC White House Idea Matters The prospect of a UFC White House engagement — whether a visit by fighters, executives or advocates — attracts attention because it would symbolise the mainstream recognition of mixed martial arts in American public life. Such a meeting would be relevant to fans, policymakers and health professionals […]

Introduction: why Iran’s World Cup decision matters The question of Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken on wider significance beyond sport. With the tournament scheduled to be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July, any withdrawal or boycott by a qualified team would have […]