he concept of 'sports washing' was related to olympism. What critical question does 'sports washing' raise about the effectiveness of sports as a tool for international diplomacy? A. Whether the use of sports by regimes for political legitimization undermines the ideal of sports promoting peace and cooperation B. Whether international sports events are effective in changing domestic policies of host countries C. Whether sports can truly remain apolitical in nature D. Whether the economic benefits of hosting sports events outweigh the political implications