Here's why a Toronto bar isn't showing the FIFA 2022 World Cup on TV Toronto FIFAWorldCup
This is the first year World Cup is in a Middle Eastern and Muslim country, but Qatar has come under fire for its treatment of women and the LGBTQ+ community among other issues."Otto's Bierhalle supports the LGBTQ+ community, women, and the rights of workers. We stand against discrimination of any kind," reads a social media post from Otto's. "For this reason, we have decided not to show the games being played in Qatar this year.
"We've been getting asked for weeks what games we'll be playing. We wanted to provide a statement for anyone wondering why they wouldn't be able to join us for games during this tournament, but assure them that we look forward to welcoming them back for games in the future," Otto's director of operations Chelsea Lawrence tells blogTO.
"Bars are natural venues for these sorts of events and gain from the energy and enthusiasm the patrons bring. They don't have much say in the decisions that are made by high-level officials. I think it's necessary to do the research and address the concerns of impacted groups especially if your business stands to benefit financially."
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