Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Thu, January 30, 2025
Barcelona players criticise plans to host women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia amid concerns over women’s rights
Barcelona footballers have expressed concerns about the proposal to host the Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia, citing issues related to the country’s human rights record. Players have raised questions about the motivations behind the decision, particularly regarding financial incentives and reports of harassment during the Men’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia
Thu, January 30, 2025
FIH makes face masks mandatory when defending penalty corners
The International Hockey Federation has decided to make it mandatory for all players to wear a face mask when defending penalty corners in all events, effective immediately
Wed, January 29, 2025
UKAD sees record number of whistleblower reports on doping in sport, highlighting growing efforts to protect integrity
Since launching its whistleblower initiative in November 2020, UK Anti-Doping received an unprecedented number of tip-offs in 2024
Wed, January 29, 2025
British Triathlon introduces pregnancy deferral policy for its Age Group team
British Triathlon has become the first national governing body in triathlon to instate a pregnancy deferral policy for its Age Group team. Women who qualify may now defer their place for up to two years
Tue, January 28, 2025
PGMOL condemns abuse of officials amid growing concerns in football
PGMOL has condemned the abuse aimed at referee Michael Oliver over his red card decision in the Arsenal vs Wolves match, highlighting the growing issue of abuse towards football officials and managers, including Motherwell’s Stuart Kettlewell
Mon, January 27, 2025
Discrepancy in prize for ski jumping qualifying winners sparks discussion on gender equality
A recent Ski Jumping World Cup event highlighted gender inequality, with male winner receiving 3,000 Swiss francs and female winner only receiving towels and shampoo. This has sparked discussions on gender equality in winter sports, particularly in light of the exclusion of women from Nordic Combined at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Fri, January 24, 2025
SafeSport faces crisis and strengthens vetting process after former investigator charged with rape and sex trafficking
Following the arrest of a former investigator charged with rape and sex trafficking, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is reevaluating its hiring and screening practices, adding a morals clause to its code of conduct, and having its CEO personally interview job candidates to strengthen the vetting process and restore trust
Thu, January 23, 2025
Fraud allegations against CAF General Secretary Mosengo-Omba dismissed
Fraud allegations against the Confederation of African Football’s General Secretary, Mosengo-Omba, have been cleared
Tue, January 21, 2025
IOC president Bach hopes German gymnastics scandal stimulates change
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach expects significant consequences following allegations of “systematic physical and mental abuse” within German gymnastics and hopes the ramifications spur lasting change
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Mon, January 20, 2025
Sport Resolutions Head of Case Management to Present at the ‘Executive Master in Global Sport Governance’ (MESGO) Session
Sport Resolutions Head of Case Management Kylie Brackenridge will present at MESGO, a master's programme for sports industry executives in Brussels
Fri, January 17, 2025
Olympic diver Jordan Windle permanently suspended for inappropriate sexual conduct with minors
Former American university champion and Olympic diver Jordan Windle has been permanently suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after it ruled that the accusations against him since 2021 for inappropriate sexual conduct with minors are true
Thu, January 16, 2025
Olympique Lyonnais to review fan violence after French Cup exit to fifth-tier team
Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais will review footage of fan violence after being eliminated from the French Cup last 32 by fifth-tier team Bourgoin-Jallieu