Qatar, the country that will host the 2022 World Cup, is once again facing harsh criticism over its treatment of migrant workers.
Earlier this week, The Telegraph reported that organizers of a marathon in Doha (Qatar’s capital) had bussed in migrant workers for the event.
According to the reports, the Al Sadd Sports Club, which organized the marathon, was trying to set a Guiness World Record by having 50,000 participants run in the race.
When they realized that they were going to fall short of this number, Al Sadd officials reportedly decided to bus in migrant workers from their dormitories in the desert to try and make up the difference. The race’s other participants couldn’t help but take notice.
“The worst part of all was that there was a large mass of labourers wearing jeans, flip-flops and no proper running equipment. Some laborers tried to leave but were turned back and were yelled at that they need to stay and cross the line,” Full story...
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Earlier this week, The Telegraph reported that organizers of a marathon in Doha (Qatar’s capital) had bussed in migrant workers for the event.
According to the reports, the Al Sadd Sports Club, which organized the marathon, was trying to set a Guiness World Record by having 50,000 participants run in the race.
When they realized that they were going to fall short of this number, Al Sadd officials reportedly decided to bus in migrant workers from their dormitories in the desert to try and make up the difference. The race’s other participants couldn’t help but take notice.
“The worst part of all was that there was a large mass of labourers wearing jeans, flip-flops and no proper running equipment. Some laborers tried to leave but were turned back and were yelled at that they need to stay and cross the line,” Full story...
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