The career of the former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is often seen as an icon of Russian power, can actually be traced back to Ukraine.
The unholy alliance between sports and authoritarian regimes is in full display again. In the US, we also throw lots of money and certain cultural codes into the mix. Thank you again for the insightful reporting.
Whenever people argue that politics and sports shouldn’t be mixed, I suggest they watch the excellent 2017 documentary “Icarus” about the Russian state-sponsored doping program. For authoritarian countries like Russia, politics and sports are intrinsically linked.
I appreciate these sidebars to your reports on the war, so again my thanks.
As for practicing martial arts, I have only looked like I have practiced when I've walked into a spider web or a cloud of mosquitoes 😁 Stay safe and well, all.
I am very disappointed when my favorite teams are honored at President Trump’s White House. But I am sure his supporters feel the same way when a Democrat holds the office. But this is very serious situation involving the aftermath of an invasion. Lives and properties have been destroyed. I wish Khabib would announce why his citizenship was denied. Great article !
The unholy alliance between sports and authoritarian regimes is in full display again. In the US, we also throw lots of money and certain cultural codes into the mix. Thank you again for the insightful reporting.
Whenever people argue that politics and sports shouldn’t be mixed, I suggest they watch the excellent 2017 documentary “Icarus” about the Russian state-sponsored doping program. For authoritarian countries like Russia, politics and sports are intrinsically linked.
Informative and well-written as usual.
I appreciate these sidebars to your reports on the war, so again my thanks.
As for practicing martial arts, I have only looked like I have practiced when I've walked into a spider web or a cloud of mosquitoes 😁 Stay safe and well, all.
It's never ever too late to start! I actually had my first ever Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lesson last week, wanted to try it out for fun!
😂 I'll take under advisement with Dr. Aleve 😆
I am very disappointed when my favorite teams are honored at President Trump’s White House. But I am sure his supporters feel the same way when a Democrat holds the office. But this is very serious situation involving the aftermath of an invasion. Lives and properties have been destroyed. I wish Khabib would announce why his citizenship was denied. Great article !