SPECIAL: Around the world through sports
Haruka Funakubo of Japan, in white, and Sarah Leonie Cysique of France compete during their women’s final judo match at the World Judo Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Sports touch so many facets of our lives, and often play a central role in global news about culture, money and politics. This special podcast takes you around the world through the lens of sports, from tennis in Sierra Leone to the NFL in Spain, boxing in Cuba to judo in France. We also hear about racism endured by soccer players in Spain, and the need for an anti-discrimination network for global soccer. Also, how many World Cup stadiums are there in Qatar? And, what do athletes eat at Olympic dining halls? Plus, a small but growing group of extreme athletes in Sonora, Mexico, who are pushing themselves to new heights.