Thu, February 14, 2019
Japanese Olympic Chief indicted in France on suspicion of corruption
The president of Japan’s Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda has been indicted on corruption charges in France after an investigation into the bidding process that led to Tokyo’s successful bid for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Thu, February 14, 2019
New athlete-led movement ‘Global Athlete’ launched ‘to give athletes a voice’
A new international body has been designed to give athletes a bigger voice in the running of elite sport.
Thu, February 14, 2019
Australian cricketers to fund $30m into grassroots level
An initiative between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) have announced a new Grassroots Cricket Fund that will be used to improve playing and training facilities around the nation.
Wed, February 13, 2019
ICC ban Shannon Gabriel for four ODI’s following homophobic comments
The International Cricket Council has banned West Indies bowler, Shannon Gabriel for the first four matches of the one-day series, after being found guilty of ‘personal abuse of an opposing player’.
Wed, February 13, 2019
UK Sport announces new funding strategy for future Olympic & Paralympic cycles
UK Sport have announced a new tier of funding to develop the next generation of athletes to participate in the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 cycles.
Tue, February 12, 2019
Australian government is establishing a new national sports integrity agency
In responding to the Wood Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements, the Australian government is establishing a new single national agency - Sport Integrity Australia - to protect Australian sport from integrity threats.
Sun, February 10, 2019
FA and former England Women’s boss Mark Sampson reach settlement over sacking
The FA have reached a settlement with former England women’s manager Mark Sampson after he sued for unfair dismissal following his sacking in 2017.
Fri, February 08, 2019
International Paralympic Committee votes to reinstate Russia
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided to conditionally reinstate the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC), ending a 29-month suspension over alleged doping violations.
Thu, February 07, 2019
Welsh pair suspended by World Snooker after match-fixing investigation
Two welsh snooker players, David John and Jamie Jones have been banned by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) after breaching anti-corruption rules.