KUWAIT CITY: A lingering sports crisis in Kuwait that triggered international sanctions is seen as part of a power struggle in the Gulf state involving ruling family members and politicians, analysts say.

Over a year ago, world sports bodies led by the International Olympic Committee and world football’s FIFA suspended Kuwait over alleged government interference in sports for the second time since 2010.

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