Journalist and researcher

Karim Zidan

Contributes to Play the Game's research and journalistic work.

karim@playthegame.org

Karim Zidan is a journalist and researcher, who for many years has worked at the intersection of sports, politics, culture and human rights.

Much of his work can be found on his media platform Sports Politica.

The African dictator with a penchant for sports

Karim Zidan

How Saudi Arabia buys influence in US Sports

Karim Zidan

Rich Gulf states are taking over combat sports

Karim Zidan

From Qatar to Saudi: Soul-searching in sports reporting

Karim Zidan

Sporting bodies called out for lack of action on Palestine and Afghan women

Karim Zidan

Lessons from Qatar 2022: How activists should approach the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Karim Zidan

Session on Qatar 2022 raised tense debate about bias and bigotry in media reporting

Karim Zidan

Pride and propaganda: Russia’s reimagined sports world

Karim Zidan

Soft power through combat sports: The Abu Dhabi blueprint

Karim Zidan