Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, July 31, 2020
The summary and findings of the UKA Safeguarding Review have been published by UK Athletics
Sport Resolutions provided administrative support to the Review
Thu, July 30, 2020
World Athletics amends shoe technology rules
World Athletics has announced further revisions to the rules governing shoe technology so that athletes have certainty in their preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and the integrity of competition is preserved.
Tue, July 28, 2020
Switzerland’s attorney general resigns over cover up of FIFA meeting during corruption investigation
Switzerland’s attorney general, Michael Lauber, has resigned after it was found that he had covered up a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during an ongoing corruption investigation.
Mon, July 27, 2020
Russian whistle blower Rodchenkov says all Russian athletes should be banned from Tokyo Olympics
Former state sponsored doping architect turned whistle blower, Grigory Rodchenkov, has said that all Russian athletes should be banned from the Tokyo Olympics.
Fri, July 24, 2020
ATP and WTA cancel events in China after country announces it will host no sporting events for remainder of 2020
The ATP and WTA have both cancelled events that were scheduled to be held in China after the country announced that it would hold no sporting events for the remainder of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, July 23, 2020
World Athletics v Mercy Jerotich Kibarus
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Mercy Jerotich Kibarus has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal
Thu, July 23, 2020
World Athletics v Kenneth Kiprop Kipkemoi
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Kenneth Kiprop Kipkemoi has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Wed, July 22, 2020
FINA announces $6million funding package for Tokyo 2020 athletes
The International Swimming Federation has announced a Covid-19 funding package exceeding $6million for the athletes who are to due to compete at the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Tue, July 21, 2020
World Rugby could ban transgender women over safety concerns
World Rugby is considering becoming the first international federation to ban transgender female athletes from competing over safety concerns.
Mon, July 20, 2020
Japan criticised by Human Rights Watch after study reveals extensive abuse of athletes
A Human Rights Watch study of sport in Japan has found child athletes routinely suffer abuse from their coaches
Mon, July 20, 2020
A confidential helpline to support athletes’ concerns in gymnastics launched by the BAC and the NSPCC
British Athletes Commission and NSPCC has launched a helpline that will support athletes’ concerns of abuse in British Gymnastics
Fri, July 17, 2020
RFU v Greg Goodfellow (First Instance and Appeal)
Both First Instance and Appeal Decisions in the cases of RFU v Greg Goodfellow and Greg Goodfellow v RFU (Appeal) have been published by the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP).