How much does the diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 matter?

Some flip this argument on its head, insisting that engaging in sporting competition, rather than boycotting, ensures the opportunity for valuable sporting diplomacy, and means international scrutiny, both of which can result in positive change. This is an argument the FA uses when asked about participating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where despite reforms, workers’ rights remain a major concern for human rights organisations, and homosexuality is illegal.

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