Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, April 23, 2021
IOC announces first-ever e-sports competition Olympic Virtual Series
A competitive virtual sports event has been launched by the International Olympic Committee
Wed, April 21, 2021
Women’s sport could generate £1bn revenue by 2030
New research says that increased visibility will be key to achieving revenue forecast
Wed, April 21, 2021
British Wheelchair Basketball announces launch of UK’s first professional para sport league
British Wheelchair Basketball has announced the creation of the inaugural Women's Premier League
Tue, April 20, 2021
iNADO proposes three reforms to the governance of WADA
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has proposed three key reforms to the governance of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Mon, April 19, 2021
12 European clubs including Premier League ‘big six’ agree to join European Super League
12 European clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham have agreed to join the controversial European Super League.
Thu, April 15, 2021
WADA posts IOC Anti-Doping Rules for Tokyo Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency has posted the IOC’s Anti-Doping Rules for the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics.
Wed, April 14, 2021
International Paralympic Committee reduces Tokyo Guest Accreditations
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has reduced the number of individuals that will be accredited as guests for the Tokyo Paralympics.
Mon, April 12, 2021
Tottenham and Premier League to undertake review after Son Heung-min becomes latest player to suffer racist abuse
Tottenham Hotspur are to undertake a full review alongside the Premier League to “determine the most effective action moving forward” after Son Heung-min became the latest player to suffer racist abuse on social media.
Fri, April 09, 2021
Sport bodies backing use of “vaccine passports” to enable crowds to return
UK sports bodies are backing the implementation of “vaccine passports” and Covid testing so that crowds can return at full capacity to stadiums.
Tue, April 06, 2021
North Korea will not take part in Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19 fears
North Korea has announced that it will not compete in this years Tokyo Olympics in order to protect its athletes from Covid-19
Mon, March 29, 2021
World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021 to discuss ongoing and future injury prevention
The World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021 will be hosted virtually from 29-31 March with ongoing and future injury prevention and research strategies being headline topics.
Wed, March 24, 2021
Rugby union trial finds that pitch side saliva test is 94% accurate in diagnosing concussion
A rugby union trial has found that a pitch side saliva test is 94% accurate in diagnosing concussions among male elite players.