The ITA asserts an apparent anti-doping rule violation against Kazakstan wrestler Askhat Dilmukhamedov
The Court Of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) Opens Two Temporary Offices In Japan For The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
IOC Executive Board receives update on the International Weightlifting Federation
Last week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) received updates regarding the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the two latest developments: the findings of the International Testing Agency (ITA)’s investigative report, published on 24 June 2021, and the outcome of the IWF Constitutional Congress held on 30 June 2021.
AAA Arbitrator Imposes Four-Year Sanction on Weightlifting Athlete James Nelson for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
IOC announces nursing mothers can bring their children to Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has now confirmed that mothers who are breastfeeding their children can bring their child with them to the Tokyo Olympics.
Debate began when Canadian basketball player Kim Gaucher said that due to Covid restrictions she would either have to spend 28 days away from her daughter or be forced to miss the Olympics. Gaucher said “Japanese fans are going to be in attendance, the arenas are going to be half-full, but I will not have access to my daughter? We’ve tried appeals. Everyone says they’re on board, but nobody can do anything. Let’s see if we can make a difference. It’s 2021. Let’s make working moms normal.”
CGF to conduct review of Commonwealth Youth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have confirmed that they will conduct a full review of the Commonwealth Youth Games and make recommendations to the unique proposition, purpose and value of the event.
Following the first Youth Games in Edinburgh in 2000, there have been six editions of the competition with the most recent event taking place in The Bahamas in 2017.
Tribunal dismisses archers’ appeals against non-nomination for Tokyo Olympic Games
Sun Yang to miss Tokyo Olympics despite ban being reduced
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his eight-year ban to four years and three months.
Third version of Tokyo 2020 Playbooks published
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Tokyo 2020) began publishing the third and final editions of the Tokyo 2020 Playbooks today.
These comprehensive guidelines, which are a key part of the overall countermeasures being put in place for the Games, provide extensive details for each key stakeholder group to help them complete their preparations for travelling to and arriving in Japan, their time at the Games, and their departure from Tokyo.
Can the Tokyo Games still be cancelled? Yes, but the legal and financial fallout would be staggering
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The UCI armed with a comprehensive plan for sustainable development and commits to better representation of women on its Management Committee
The Management Committee of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is meeting on 2 and 3 June at the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne (Switzerland), with some members physically present and others joining by videoconference.
'Conceptual similarity' key to British Gymnastics' trade mark victory over UK Gymnastics
Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2020/21
Sports & Governance - The Year In Review 2020/21
Olympic Virtual Series: UCI in cooperation with Zwift to host cycling events for new virtual event series launched by the IOC
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Zwift are pleased to announce their participation in the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Inappropriate Tweets & The 'Duty Of Curiosity': Why The Swiss Federal Tribunal Ordered The Sun Yang Case Be Reheard
The EU General Court’s Ruling On Exclusive Arbitration Agreements In The ISU Case
Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in North America
Creating a level playing field? Athletes turning to courts to protect their employment law rights
IOC emphasises importance of integrity as part of COVID-19 sports world recovery
IOC EB takes provisional measures against NOC of Belarus
IOC moves forward with its human rights approach
Japanese Government considers making private health insurance compulsory for Tokyo 2020 visitors
IOC EB rejects complaint against World Triathlon and its President, Marisol Casado
IOC President and new Japanese Prime Minister Suga "determined" to deliver safe Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
IOC publishes Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week published the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSRs), which aim to determine how any impact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case would be managed in competition formats and structures at these Games. The regulations have been jointly developed between the IOC and the International Federations (IFs) whose sports are on the Olympic programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Unprecedented broadcast coverage and digital innovation to connect fans around the world to the magic of Tokyo 2020
Whilst spectators may not be able to attend Tokyo 2020 in person, fans around the world and in Japan will be able to experience the thrill of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 thanks to new, innovative technologies. Tokyo 2020 will be broadcast globally to a potential audience of over 5 billion people, with more coverage by broadcast partners than any previous Olympic Games across both linear TV and digital:
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In Japan, TV coverage of Tokyo 2020 is expected to be around double that of Rio 2016.
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In the USA, NBCUniversal will air more than 7,000 hours of coverage across TV and digital platforms – a US Olympic record.
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Across Europe, Discovery Eurosport will air up to 4,000 hours of live coverage on its TV and digital platforms. This unprecedented level of content will be available in 50 territories.
IOC statement on the case of Canadian Boxer Mandy Bujold
Only the operative part of the CAS award in this specific case has been notified so far. As the situation stands, it may imply the IOC having to make decisions that would prove detrimental to other athletes from the Americas. Under these circumstances, the IOC has decided, as a matter of exception, to accept the entry of Ms Bujold for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Commonwealth Sport Foundation makes key appointments
The Commonwealth Sport Foundation, the charitable foundation of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, has made three key appointments to help support its mission to help address some of the world's greatest challenges.
Vicky Lowe will become the Interim Director of the Foundation through to the conclusion of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Press Statement on the IWF Constitution Reform Congress
World Triathlon Athlete Committee statement regarding quota places for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The following statement of the World Triathlon’s Athlete Committee has been shared with all the participant National Federations, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the IOC Athlete’s Commission. It has been requested by the Committee to make it public on our website.
Joint Statement on Spectator Capacities at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Today, on 21 June, the five parties, namely the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the Government of Japan (GoJ), met to discuss spectator limits for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The IOC and IPC were informed about and support the policies the three Japanese parties have decided on.
Suspension of TAWA Athletes lifted in accordance with the decision of the Independent Monitoring Group
In its award of 8 April 2021, the CAS had decided that TAWA athletes would not be allowed to participate in IWF events until 18 June 2021, or an earlier date subject to TAWA satisfying a number of conditions. The matter was considered by the Independent Monitoring Group, which yesterday found that these conditions were satisfied and therefore lifted the suspension on TAWA athletes with immediate effect. However, no TAWA athletes will participate in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a result of the CAS award.
WADA announces further rise in global testing figures in lead-up to Tokyo 2020
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that global testing figures are continuing to rise as activities of a growing number of Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) worldwide are returning to normal.
Officially Licensed Olympic NFT Pins Announced
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today announced the upcoming launch of a new Olympic-themed digital entertainment experience consisting of non-fungible token (NFT) Olympic pins and cross-play multiplayer video games developed by nWay as part of a new licensing agreement with the IOC.
Broadcasting Tokyo 2020: How Modern Media Techniques Will Be Protected By IP Law
USOPC AAC and USADA Joint Statement and Summary of Recommendations: ONDCP Report on WADA Governance Reform
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Advisory Council (USOPC AAC) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) welcome the latest reportreleased by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) today into the state of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Governance Reform efforts. ONDCP issued the report as requested by the United States Congress as a condition of continued U.S. funding of WADA.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: A Comparison of the Selection Procedures For British Cycling, Athletics & Swimming
An Overview Of The IOC’s Anti-Doping Rules For The Tokyo Olympics
Will Olympic Agenda 2020+5 Pave The Way For Inclusion Of Virtual Sports?
The Blake Leeper Case - CAS Panel Rejects Double Amputee’s Appeal To Compete At The Olympics
Regulating Against Competition Manipulation In Sport
Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in South America
The ITA is launching an extensive re-analysis program for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
New sports including breaking confirmed for Paris 2024
World Players welcomes expert findings that IOC must embed athlete, human and labour rights within Olympic Movement
Thomas Bach to stand unopposed for IOC presidency
Where are we now? One year on from the third International Forum for Sports Integrity
IOC EB formal procedure against NOC of Belarus and receives updates on AIBA and IWF
Organisers make progress in developing Olympic Games fit for a post-corona world
Following a virtual meeting today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) acknowledged the continued progress being made towards all forthcoming Olympic Games, as local Organising Committees continue to develop Games fit for a post-corona world.
