Meridian Sports Diplomacy Initiative

SPORTS TRANSCENDS NATIONAL AND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES AND HAS BECOME AN INCREASINGLY POWERFUL WAY TO CONNECT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.

The U.S. will soon become the epicenter of the sports world by hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. These sporting events represent a unique opportunity for the U.S. to highlight national values, identity, and leadership to the world.

As a call to action, Meridian is launching the Meridian Global Sports Diplomacy Initiative, followed by tailored events and public engagement activities through 2024 and beyond to provide the foundation for productive dialogue and projected outcomes.

This multi-year Initiative will celebrate the power of sports as a vehicle for diplomacy, economic development, and cross-cultural understanding through a suite of programs.

Objectives

  • Foster Dialogue: Break down silos faced by sports stakeholders to better address shared challenges.
  • Global Collaboration: Identify areas of cooperation as the United States prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics through stronger diplomatic ties, public-private partnerships, community empowerment, and economic development.
  • Report Publication: Amplify outcomes and impact with a comprehensive report published by Meridian post-event.

Explainer: Understanding Sports Diplomacy

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