Moments sport acted as tool of diplomacy – as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discuss hockey match
Sport could ease Russia's re-entry into the global community, especially if US President Donald Trump is keen for Russia to be part of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics on his turf. And there is a playbook to attempt peace-making through sport.
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China's Li Fu-Yeng, left, returns ball to US team member Fuarnado Roberts during series of good-will matches between the US and China at Nassau Coliseum in 1972. Pic: AP
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Former Indian PM Singh, left, and former Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani, applaud the players, prior to the start of the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between Pakistan and India in Mohali.
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Former Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani and former Indian PM Manmohan Singh greet the players ahead of the Cricket World Cup semi-final in 2011. Pic: AP
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Francios Pienaar receives the Rugby World Cup from Nelson Mandela. Pic: AP
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Nelson Mandela walks past Francois Pienaar in the line up before the Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg's Ellis Park.
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An athlete holding a flag stands next to a pillar with writing on it during the Olympic Truce event.
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Mr Trump poses with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in 2018. Pic: Reuters
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