World Players Association comment on WADA’s new rules for substances of abuse
ESIC publicly addresses false narrative that the commission works for the esports betting industry
ECA Statement
CAF Emergency Committee postpones FIFA World Cup African qualifiers
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Ms Yvette Félix
FIFA Global Integrity Programme: CONMEBOL workshop concludes
U.S. Rowing Athlete Keir Pearson Accepts Lifetime Ban for Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Players in men's football face increase in match congestion during pandemic, new data shows
IOC makes landmark move into virtual sports by announcing first-ever Olympic Virtual Series
RFU diversity and inclusion advisory group formed
Disciplinary update
Statement on Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter
Controversial PGA Tour $40million Player Impact Fund will reward popularity over performance
UKAD Statement on Larry Olubamiwo
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 27 April 2021 - 10 May 2021
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Announcement of Board, Standing Members of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
WADA publishes global testing figures showing return to normal levels despite COVID-19
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to note that the number of samples collected by Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) around the world is quickly returning to normal despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The latest testing figures, outlined in the tables below, reveal that in March 2021, 22,649 samples were collected by 145 ADOs, the highest number of samples recorded since the pandemic started in March 2020.
UKAD launches four-year 2021 Strategic Plan with a focus on insight and innovation
Oddin joins ESIC as Anti-Corruption Supporter
EFL Statement: Premier League broadcast extension
UEFA approves reintegration measures for nine clubs involved in the so-called 'Super League'
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Ms Nella Joseph
FIFA Fund for Football Players: Over 1,000 applications approved
Is esports a curse or a blessing for football clubs?
Human rights breaches in Belarus
IOC Athletes’ Commission’s recommendations on Rule 50 and Athlete Expression at the Olympic Games fully endorsed by the IOC Executive Board
EFL statement: Derby County
British racing’s leading organisations commit to improving diversity and inclusion
British racing’s leading organisations have come together to improve diversity and inclusion across the sport under a unified “Industry Commitment” to ensure racing truly is a sport for everyone and to help the sport grow and thrive in the future.
British racing is proud to be one of few sports where all genders compete on equal terms. The Industry Commitment aims to formalise the sport’s approach to diversity and inclusion and builds on the extensive existing activity already taking place, including community engagement, education activity and charitable work. Much of this is highlighted and celebrated through the Racing Together platform which has showcased over 80 initiatives across the sport enabling the broadest range of people to participate, progress and achieve in horseracing.
Rugby League athlete receives sanction
Franco Feitt banned from tennis for life
Governance in Anti-Doping: How to meet the Challenges
Michael McNamee new Chair of WADA's Ethics Expert Advisory Group
Le Tribunal Arbitral Du Sport (TAS) Rejette L’appel De Zelimkhan Khadjiev Et De La Federation Française De Lutte Et De Disciplines Associees (FFLDA) : Suspension De 4 Ans Confirmee
Saliva testing pilot providing on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances now under way
- Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day
- Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing capacity each year
A pilot programme to assess the use of saliva testing as a method of screening for cocaine and some other banned substances is now under way on British racecourses.
BGC and IBIA sign cooperation agreement on betting and integrity
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.
FIFA global report: Give every talent a chance
FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Paris FC and Angers SCO for bridge transfer
FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Kenyan club Zoo FC for involvement in match manipulation
Welsh Rugby Union player Ellis Richards banned for four years
Revamp to UEFA Women's Champions League financial distribution model
NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run
Joint statement by the IOC, IPC, Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan
Roman Khassanov banned for 10 years
Australian Human Rights Commission publishes Gymnastics Australia review
Chelsea to introduce supporter presence at club board meetings
New UK National Anti-Doping Policy launches
BHA responds to Levy Yield for 2020/21
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) welcomes the announcement from the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) that around £80 million has been generated in Levy in the year ending on 31 March 2021.
Racing was suspended for the first two months of the year and licensed betting offices have been closed or restricted for much of the period since.
Oskar Piechota Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Whip Consultation Steering Group to draw on broad range of racing, political, equine welfare and media expertise
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the membership of a Whip Consultation Steering Group which will have responsibility for oversight of the process and decision-making in relation to the forthcoming consultation regarding the use of the foam-padded whip in British racing.
