Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Mon, September 14, 2020
How should sports governance be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports?
Sport Resolutions panel member Kwadjo Adjepong writes on how sports governance should be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports in light of the Black Lives Matter protests which took place this summer
Mon, September 14, 2020
Organisations demand Iran is expelled from Olympics after Navid Afkari execution
Organisations such as Global Athlete and Athleten Deutschland have demanded that both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and United World Wrestling (UWW) expel Iran from competition after wrestling champion Navid Afkari was executed.
Thu, September 10, 2020
IOC establishes International Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate
The International Olympic Committee has established the International Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate which will create a minimum standard of education and training for safeguarding officers in sport on an international level.
Wed, September 09, 2020
Caster Semenya loses appeal against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners
South African Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners meaning she still cannot compete between 400m and one mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs.
Mon, September 07, 2020
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation announces testing has returned to pre Covid-19 level
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has announced that out-of-competition testing has returned to normal levels following a reduction being caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, September 04, 2020
Brazil and England reveal equal pay for men’s and women’s national team players
Following a Brazilian Football Confederation announcement that men and women national team players will receive the same pay for a senior cap, the FA revealed that England’s men and women had been paid the same match fee since January.
Wed, September 02, 2020
Wheelchair basketball athletes request that the IPC allows formerly eligible athletes to compete at Tokyo Paralympics
Wheelchair basketball athletes from 10 of the 14 qualified countries for the Tokyo Paralympics have called on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow formerly eligible athletes to compete at the games.
Tue, September 01, 2020
World Rugby announces $2.5million for Olympic qualified sevens teams but also cancels two tournaments
World Rugby has announced that $2.5million will be allocated amongst the Rugby Sevens teams qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in order to cope with the disruption to the annual calendar after two rounds of the World Sevens Series were cancelled.
Thu, August 27, 2020
Major sports postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks walkout of NBA game over Jacob Blake shooting
The NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS have all postponed games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Wed, August 26, 2020
Study finds that homophobic language is drastically reduced at clubs taking part in pride games
A study has revealed that the use of homophobic language is drastically reduced at sporting clubs which take part in pride games.
Tue, August 25, 2020
International Paralympic Committee president says no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics for financial reasons
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has said that no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics due to financial struggles.
Mon, August 24, 2020
Cross-country skiing coach to be charged for aiding sports fraud during blood doping scandal
Former cross-country skier turned coach Andrus Veerpalu is set to be charged with aiding and abetting in sports fraud for his role in the blood doping scandal that was uncovered at last year's Nordic Ski World Championships.