Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Wed, February 24, 2021
Eligibility Determination Panel members have been announced
Sport Resolutions independently appoints the members of the Eligibility Determination Panel commissioned by the IWF
Wed, February 24, 2021
WADA updates Q&A document for athletes related to anti-doping and COVID-19
WADA issues new pandemic testing Questions & Answers and invites athletes to webinar
Tue, February 23, 2021
Athletes still waiting to be classified ahead of Tokyo Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that a number of athletes are still yet to be classified ahead of this year’s Tokyo Paralympics.
Fri, February 19, 2021
UK Sport appoints Dr Kate Baker as Director of Performance
UK Sport has named Dr Kate Baker as its new performance director
Fri, February 19, 2021
Iranian women’s ski coach prevented from attending world championships by her husband
Iranian ski coach Samira Zargari has been prevented from travelling to Italy for the world championships by her husband, according to Iranian media reports.
Fri, February 19, 2021
Sport Resolutions to operate the Eligibility Determination Panel commissioned by the IWF
Sport Resolutions to operate the Eligibility Determination Panel which will undertake the eligibility determination of candidates for election to the IWF Board and committees in respect of the March 2021 elections
Thu, February 18, 2021
BAC leads on successful effort to recoup £7,500 owed to athletes
With the support of Sport Resolutions' Pro Bono Legal Advice & Representation Service, British athletes have recouped over £7,500 following a commercial dispute
Wed, February 17, 2021
AFL considering landmark multimillion-dollar concussion trust
The Australian Football League (AFL) is considering a proposal which would establish a multi-million-dollar fund that would assist past, present and future players suffering from the long-term effects of concussion.
Tue, February 16, 2021
Pandemic leads to rise in match-fixing with fixers diversifying into new sports
Sportradar says that sport has seen a “massive spread” in match-fixing during the Covid-19 pandemic, with fixers diversifying into new sports and targeting vulnerable teams, players and officials.
Fri, February 12, 2021
International Gymnastics Federation announces All-Around World Cup Series is cancelled
The International Gymnastics Federation has announced that the All-Around World Cup Series is cancelled but revealed there will be additional spots at the Tokyo Olympics in the all-around event.
Wed, February 10, 2021
Speaker Announcement | Sport Resolutions Virtual Conference 2021 in association with Winston & Strawn LLP
We are delighted to announce that UKAD CEO Nicole Sapstead will be joining us at our conference
Mon, February 08, 2021
NRL in no rush to follow AFL lead on concussion protocols
The NRL recently announced that it will not rush to follow the AFL’s mandatory 12-day stand down period following a concussion.