Rugby Union player Brown banned for four years
Rugby union player Kurt Brown has been banned from all sport for a period of four years following a first Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
WADA develops new method of identifying sample tampering as part of weightlifting investigation
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has developed a new method of detecting the prohibited practice of urine substitution at the point of collection and the use of sample surrogates or ‘doppelgängers’, following a ground-breaking investigation into the sport of weightlifting.
Impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on players and their associations
On 14th of October 2020, EU Athletes held an online exchange with the member player associations,
New Los Angeles NWSL team officially unveiled as Angel City FC, announces additions to ownership group
The National Women's Soccer League's Los Angeles expansion club made some big announcements ahead of its anticipated 2022 launch this week, officially confirming its name as Angel City FC and revealing more additions to its already high-profile cast of owners.
IOC awards Beijing 2022 broadcast rights in Australia
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded Seven West Media Ltd. (Seven) the Australian broadcast rights for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in 2022.
UEFA secures Irish High Court order to halt illegal streaming of matches
UEFA receives a boost in its fight against internet piracy after the Republic of Ireland’s High Court issued an order to block the illegal streaming of UEFA competition matches in the country.
U.S. Cycling Athlete Flavia Maria De Oliveira Paparella Accepts Sanction for Second Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Rugby: Date set for Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw
Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw confirmed for 20 November 2020; Draw event to be held at SkyCity Theatre in the heart of Auckland; RWC 2021 Draw to be live streamed to global audiences via World Rugby digital channels; World Rugby Women’s Rankings to be used for first time to determine draw bandings for direct qualifiers.
Football development ramping up in Kiribati
OFC’s Football Development department has been assisting the Kiribati Islands Football Federation (KIFF) with an aim to grow the game in the small Micronesian nation.
Genoa 2020 European Championships cancelled
The Genoa 2020 European Para Dance Sport Championships has been cancelled.
Heather-Latu makes history as first woman chair of Oceania Rugby judiciary
As a rugby devotee and a brilliant servant to the legal profession, the importance of impartiality is something Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu knows only too well.
Appeal Result: Sergey ‘LMBT’ Bezhanov
Sergey ‘LMBT’ Bezhanov, one of the coaches originally implicated in the sanctions issued by ESIC on the 28th of September 2020, has provided further information to ESIC which has satisfied the Commissioner to take an action in rescinding the ban due to the compelling nature of the evidence which, upon ESIC’s examination was verified and corroborated by various third parties.
Sport Resolutions’ 2019-20 Annual Report is ready to view
The number of requests received by Sport Resolutions for assistance increased to 331, of which 184 translated into a case or matter to be administered. This is an increase of 100% in just the last four years.
Craig Nicholson appointed Head of World Para Swimming
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday (15 October) the appointment of Craig Nicholson as Head of World Para Swimming.
Champions Hockey League season cancelled
Due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Champions Hockey League cannot take place in 2020/21 as planned. The CHL Board was forced to take this difficult decision as the general situation in Europe has not improved.
England Rugby and Gilbert Rugby extend partnership
The extension will see Gilbert provide their product exclusively to all levels of the game including all competitions run by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), including dedicated provision for the England Women’s team and Allianz Premier 15s.
FIFPRO publishes covid-19 recovery recommendations
FIFPRO is today publishing a set of recommendations to rebuild and strengthen the professional football industry during the pandemic, at the same time as protecting jobs, careers and the wellbeing of players.
New reports help nations prepare RWC bids that optimise return on investment
Rugby World Cup hosting can generate up to £2.9 billion in total economic impact, while direct visitor expenditure into the host economy can reach £1.1 billion according to independent analysis of previous event hosting designed to inform potential future hosts of rugby’s showcase event.
The International Testing Agency to manage entire weightlifting anti-doping program independently until 2024 and to prosecute any violation resulting from the latest report by WADA I&I
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) extends its agreement with the International Testing Agency (ITA) by four years until 2024 for the independent management of its complete anti-doping program. The ITA also welcomes the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Intelligence & Investigations report on weightlifting, which will help in the pursuit of violations of the IWF anti-doping rules.
Tennis Integrity Unit makes senior legal hire from World Rugby
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has confirmed that Ben Rutherford will join the organisation as Senior Director, Legal in December 2020 ahead of the organisation becoming the sport’s first fully independent anti-corruption organisation in January 2021.
Dakar 2026: new opportunities arise from postponement of the Youth Olympic Games
THE COORDINATION COMMISSION FOR THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) DAKAR 2026 CONCLUDED TODAY (21 OCTOBER) TWO DAYS OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS THAT FOCUSED ON THE PROGRESS BEING MADE BY THE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE AS IT PREPARES TO HOST THE FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC EVENT ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.
FIFA World Cup 2022™ First Sustainability Progress Report published
The FIFA World Cup 2022™ First Sustainability Progress Report provides an update on the progress made by FIFA, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC in 2019 regarding their five sustainability commitments, including human rights, diversity and environmental protection.
Vivo becomes official partner of UEFA EURO 2020 and 2024
Vivo has been announced as an official partner for the next two editions of UEFA EURO, the Chinese company becoming the official smartphone provider for UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024.
Rugby League player Lea banned for four years
Rugby league player Andrew Lea has been banned from all sport for four years
following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the presence of prohibited
substances.
FIFA launches Executive Programme in Anti-Doping
Today, FIFA launched the Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which provides an in-depth analysis of the main regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects of anti-doping in sport.
Mastercard renews UEFA Champions League partnership
Mastercard has today announced the renewal of its UEFA Champions League partnership for the 2021–24 cycle, continuing its long-running relationship which began in 1994. The agreement also includes sponsorship rights for the UEFA Super Cup in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Mwendwa re-elected as Football Kenya Federation president
Nick Mwendwa has been handed a new four-year term as the Football Kenya Federation president after triumphing in Saturday’s elections. Mwendwa garnered a whooping 77 votes out of the 86 cast.
New members on Board, Diversity Code and Digital Education discussed by FA Council
Set out below is an update on the Council meeting which took place on 15 October 2020. The main highlights were as follows:-
Sports Innovation Lab joins as Global Supporter for content strategy
The Global Esports Federation announces the appointment of Sports Innovation Lab as Global Supporter, aimed at further enhancing the GEF’s mission to promote the credibility, legitimacy and prestige of esports. Through this global partnership, Sports Innovation Lab will develop the GEF’s global events portfolio, including the landmark GEFcon – the Global Esports Federation’s convention, thought-leadership and dialogue platform.
Track and field athlete receives sanction
Sport Integrity Australia acknowledges the decision of Athletics Australia to impose a four-year ban on athlete Jessica Peris for the Presence and Use of prohibited substances.
RFU to allow transgender women to continue playing domestic women’s rugby in England
The Rugby Football Union will allow transgender women to keep playing women’s rugby at the domestic level and decided it needed more scientific evidence before implementing a ban like World Rugby has.
COVID-19: Time for Sport to ‘Build Back Better’
World Players Association sets guiding principles to support the recovery and rebuilding of the global sport industry
Statement by the IOC regarding the situation of the IWF
The IOC is very worried to learn about the reported decision made by the Board of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to replace the Acting President, Ms Ursula Garza Papandrea, the way the decision was taken and the chosen replacement. The IOC enjoyed excellent cooperation with her during her time in office, and is fully supportive of the reforms she has initiated in the IWF. Currently the IOC has not received all the information to fully assess the situation in its entirety.
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 29 September 2020 - 12 October 2020
Lydney RFC player banned for anti-doping violation
Kurt Brown of Lydney RFC has been banned from all sport for four years from 13 March 2020 until 12 March 2024.
IBSF creates a pathway for female athletes to return to competition after maternity leave
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) announced at the virtual 2020 IBSF Congress that it has granted special exceptions for those returning to competition from maternity leave.
Angel City confirms name as Angel City Football Club and officially joins National Women's Soccer League
Angel City FC Also Welcomes Additional Investors with Ties to Los Angeles Including Sports Icons Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss, WNBA Legend Candace Parker and her Daughter Lailaa, Gold Medalist
Second meeting of Concussion Expert Group recommends trials of additional permanent substitutions
Constructive discussions and recommendations concluded today’s second meeting of the Concussion Expert Group (CEG), consisting of medical concussion experts, team doctors, player representatives, coaches, competition organisers and refereeing and Laws of the Game experts. The meeting was chaired by Jonathan Ford, the Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales and a member of The IFAB Board of Directors.
Chase Sherman Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Temporary suspension of UEFA matches in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Considering the tense security situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the UEFA Executive Committee decided today that UEFA club and national team competition matches will not take place in Armenia and Azerbaijan until further notice.
World Athletics v Salwa Eid Naser
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Salwa Eid Naser has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal, operated independently by Sport Resolutions.
O2 and RFU sign new five-year deal
O2 and the RFU have today announced a new five-year partnership of England's national teams and bringing spend parity across the men’s and women’s games.
Sport Resolutions welcomes Dame Anne Rafferty as a Member of the Sport Resolutions’ Arbitration Panel
Sport Resolutions is delighted to announce that the Rt. Hon. Dame Anne Rafferty DBE PC has been appointed to its Arbitration Panel.
Update On The CAS Proceedings In The Arbitrations Andrea Iannone V/Fim And WADA V/ Andrea Iannone & Fim
3rd FIFA Compliance Summit concludes
In line with FIFA’s ongoing commitment to promoting compliance and good governance in football, the 3rd FIFA Compliance Summit concluded today following the opening session and a series of online follow-up working sessions, that took place with the participation of over 150 member associations, from each of the six confederations, from 12 to 16 October.
The importance of football for refugees and asylum seekers
Dr Rahela Jurković was one of six recipients of a UEFA research grant for 2019/20 for a project titled ‘Football and refugees: cultural anthropology of the Balkan corridor’.
European Commission v Fútbol Club Barcelona
Investigatory chamber of independent Ethics Committee concludes investigation into Yves Jean-Bart and sanctions another Haitian football official
The investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation proceedings against Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Association, and submitted its final report together with the investigation files to the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.
World Athletics v Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
UEFA, Premier League and Canal+ International, welcome decision of Rwandan court in the fight against piracy
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), organizer and owner of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League competitions, the Football Association Premier League Limited, organizer and owner of the English Premier League (EPL) competition and Canal+ International, their broadcast partner in French-language for these competitions in the territory of the Republic of Rwanda welcome the decision No RCOMA 00877/2019/HCC rendered on 9 September 2020 in their favour by the Commercial High Court of Rwanda against the Rwandan TV channel “Victory TV Ltd”.
