Wigan Athletic will be deducted four points after failing to pay its players’ wages on time in May 2023 and further to previous breaches of EFL Regulations
Dr Alex Culvin: Are we asking the right questions on ACL injuries?
David Broukal: "A minimum wage will benefit many footballers in Czechia"
Decision regarding Russian and Belarus athletes and officials
Costa Rica Women’s World Cup collective agreement: An inspiration for Latin America and beyond
LTA Statement on Russian and Belarusian players at events in 2023
IOC announces USD 10 million fund to strengthen safe sport and creates working group to coordinate Olympic Movement safeguarding efforts
Fencers Join Thousands of Canadian Athletes Calling for a National Judicial Inquiry.
New Maternity, Pregnant Parent & Adoption Leave Policy for England Women Players
Safeguarding Athletes: Why World Athletics' New Policy Raises The Bar
Eligibility Cases From The Beijing Olympic Winter Games
How could CrossFit’s anti-doping policy be strengthened?
Can Sports Federations Retroactively Cancel Olympic Qualifying Competitions? A Review Of Karlsson V FEI
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in Europe
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in UK & Ireland
A Summary Of 2021’s Key Sports Law Cases From The CAS & SFT
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – Asia, Africa & Oceania
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – UK & Ireland
Can athletes successfully challenge COVID-19 vaccine mandates? A case study from the Australian Open 2022
The uncertain future of the NCAA post Alston – Federal v State Legislation v Conference Guidelines
Protecting players: UEFA’s concussion charter for club and national teams
UEFA has taken another important step to protect players’ health and safety by launching a concussion charter for teams taking part in the European men’s and women’s club and national team competitions.
UK Sport introduces pregnancy guidance for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sports
UK Sport has for the first time introduced pregnancy guidance for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sport governing bodies.
The guidance includes advice for both pregnancy and continues once the athlete has given birth. UK Sport said “starting a family and being an elite athlete should not be mutually exclusive.” Five-time Olympic archer Naomi Folkard who gave birth in early 2021 before competing at this years Tokyo Olympics said “Female athletes should no longer have to make a choice between their athletic career and having children. I hope in a short time it will encourage sports science to not only begin to cover women and men equally, but also have pregnancy specific research projects for female athletes.”
IOC President and IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair hold video call with Peng Shuai
Today, IOC President Thomas Bach held a video call with three-time Olympian Peng Shuai from China. He was joined by the Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, Emma Terho, and IOC Member in China Li Lingwei, who has known Peng Shuai for many years from her time in the Chinese Tennis Federation.
World Athletics approves application of Russian U20 athlete to compete internationally as neutral athlete
The World Athletics Doping Review Board has agreed that the application of one Russian athlete has met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international U20 competition as a neutral athlete in 2021 under Eligibility Rule 3.2 while the Russian national federation (RusAF) remains suspended.
IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations
Following a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and concerned stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released its new “IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations”.
New Sports & Rights Alliance Report on Survivors of Abuse: “We Have To Empower Each Other”
IPC praises French Government’s push to improve rights of persons with disabilities
Ingrid Stenevik: "No player should have to sacrifice their career to be a mother"
The role of Player Associations in the prevention of competition manipulation
Q&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions
ITF Statement - Russian and Belarusian Athletes Entry into UK Events
300+ International Fencers Call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Fencing Federation (FIE) to Uphold the Ban on Russia and Belarus.
ICC acts to Protect Players in the Digital Space
Joint Statement from Global Athlete and Gymnasts for Change Canada
Why Rule 50 still isn’t working for athletes - Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
Legal Rights In Performance Data: Why Athletes Need To Dig Down For Data Mining
Beijing 2022: What are the travel and Covid-19 rules for the Olympic Winter Games?
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in North America
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in Asia, Africa & Oceania
How FIFA's International Call-Up Rules Are Being Applied During the Pandemic
Key Sports Law Cases & Developments Of 2021 – Europe
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – Central & South America
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – North America
Nigerian Women’s Football & Basketball Teams Fight For Equal Pay
No Significant Fault: Andre Onana Returns After Falling Foul Of UEFA's Anti-Doping Regulations
The Azeem Rafiq Case: How Sports Can Better Tackle Player Discrimination
World Players Association statement on Peng Shuai
The global player association movement is deeply concerned for the health and safety of Peng Shuai. Players who speak out are frequently targeted and left exposed to harm and abuse without protection or support, and that must end.
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on recent video posted by China state-run media of Peng Shuai
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on the recent video posted by China state-run media of Peng Shuai:
“I am glad to see the videos released by China state-run media that appear to show Peng Shuai at a restaurant in Beijing. While it is positive to see her, it remains unclear if she is free and able to make decisions and take actions on her own, without coercion or external interference. This video alone is insufficient. As I have stated from the beginning, I remain concerned about Peng Shuai’s health and safety and that the allegation of sexual assault is being censored and swept under the rug. I have been clear about what needs to happen and our relationship with China is at a crossroads.”
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO on Peng Shuai
"The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts.
World Rugby Medical Commission Conference to consider latest developments to cement rugby as the most progressive sport on player welfare
- Annual Medical Commission Conference helps inform the future shape of rugby
- Agenda reflects the six pillars of World Rugby’s welfare advancement plan, including former player support, research and education
- Independent experts to join rugby medics, players and coaches