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Formula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacy

Formula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacy

Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society. Rwanda's sports portfolio has grown after con…

Rwanda's sports portfolio has grown after confirming it will host Formula 1 races from the early 2030s. The track is to be built in Bugesera, near the Kigali International Airport, which is 60% owned… [+6139 chars]
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