EWC 2026 in Paris: the behind-the-scenes of the controversial union between France and Saudi Arabia in e-sport

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Legitimizing Saudi e-sports governance through state partnership undermines human rights and global ethical standards. | While the event promotes international cultural exchange and digital engagement (SDG 4, 16), it significantly legitimizes a regime with severe human rights violations (SDG 5, 10). The partnership undermines global ethical standards by normalizing Saudi Arabia's governance, outweighing the positive aspects of hosting.