'We do not need competitions in NJ that are bankrolled by repressive governments in a shameful 'sports-washing' endeavor,' state Senator Andrew Zwicker said.
from hosting additional events for the controversial LIV Golf tour at his Bedminster club.
The proposal from Andrew Zwicker and Richard Codey would ban professional sports organizations that are operated with funds primarily from"sovereign wealth funds" from hosting sports or athletic events in the state. Because LIV Golf is financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, events held as part of the tour would be prohibited under the legislation if it ultimately goes into effect.
"We do not need competitions in NJ that are bankrolled by repressive governments in a shameful 'sports-washing' endeavor," Zwicker, who is listed as the bill's primary sponsor, tweeted Tuesday. Golfers walk off the 16th tee as fans look on during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational-Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 31, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. A new bill introduced by two Democratic state senators from New Jersey would prevent former President Donald Trump from hosting additional events for the controversial LIV Golf tour at his Bedminster club.
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