UAE: International Cycling’s Top Team Risks ‘Sportswashing’

Human Rights Watch has expressed concerns about the United Arab Emirates' cycling team Emirates-XRG. The team's participation in major cycling events may be seen as an attempt to improve the country's image despite its human rights record. The team is sponsored by state-owned companies and aims to represent the UAE. It is currently competing in the Tour de France, which started on July 4 and will end on July 26. Further details about the situation are available from Human Rights Watch, including information about the team's activities and the concerns surrounding its role in promoting the UAE's image.