Historically, governing bodies for international sporting competitions were established to promote mutual respect, fairness, and neutrality. According to the IOC, one of its guiding missions is "to encourage and support the promotion of ethics and good governance in sport". Meanwhile, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA runs a global campaign called "Football United the World" to promote peace, education, and equality.
While governing bodies often promote neutrality and global unity, world politics and international sporting competitions are inextricably linked. Major events such as the…

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