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Sports Politika

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Founded by investigative journalist Karim Zidan, Sports Politika is a media venture at the intersection of sports, power and politics. Unfiltered news, investigative reporting, and unique perspectives.

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  • Weekly articles and investigative reporting

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About Karim Zidan

Karim Zidan is a journalist, author and translator whose work has appeared in The New York Times and The Guardian among others. He also manages the art estate of his pioneering grandmother, Menhat Helmy.

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