Beyond the Pitch: Soccer, Power, and Identity
March 27, 2026
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As Vancouver prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup, join us for a dynamic evening of conversation featuring Canadian sports journalist Shireen Ahmed, Aaron Hughes (University of Rochester), Tamir Sorek (Penn State University) and Ehsan Kashfi (University of Copenhagen), moderated by Nazanin Shahrokni (911吃瓜). Together, they explore how the world鈥檚 most popular game intersects with politics, culture, religion, and contested identities.
The evening also features a special photo exhibition by Iranian sports photojournalist Maryam Majd, showcasing powerful visual stories from the field and beyond.
March 27, 2026
5:00 PM
Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre & Theatre
Sponsor
- School for International Studies
- Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies
- With generous support from the Mirhady Endowment Funds