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Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport

There are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling out of golf and canceling planned events and contracts elsewhere, is the Saudi sports era over?

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Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sportThere are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling out of golf and canceling planned events and contracts elsewhere, is the Saudi sports era over?
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