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The power of sport

How much societal power does sport have?

Nelson Mandela said Sport has the power to change the world, the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. But today’s world of sport faces challenges and controversies economically, political and culturally. Global Questions discusses the power of sport in society.

Panel:
Paul Hayward, sport writer
Damon Hill, former Formula 1 world champion

Presented by Zeinab Badawi

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27 minutes

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Mon 24 May 202100:32GMT
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    BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
  • Mon 24 May 202100:32GMT
    BBC World Service except Americas and the Caribbean

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