Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for June 2020

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Aleksandar Mitrovic, Player, Fulham FC

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 8 July 2020

IPC Board discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic

During four days of meetings that were held virtually and concluded on Wednesday (8 July), the IPC Governing Board discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the Paralympic Movement, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

ECA CEO on the financial impact of Covid-19 on European clubs

The COVID-19 crisis has had a destabilising financial impact on many industries, including football. At ECA, we have conducted an analysis on the financial footprint the pandemic has left on European football clubs.

Sports Law Education: Have you studied or thought about studying sports law?

on Monday, 06 July 2020.

Statement from Alex Marshall - General Manager, ICC ACU

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) appoints former Sony, Paramount and DreamWorks executive, Magnus Hollo, as non-Executive Chair

ESIC is delighted to announce the appointment of our first Board Chair, Magnus Hollo, for an initial two-year term, joining to head the existing non-executive directors, Geoff Davies (Finance), Michele Verroken (Anti-Doping) and Ben Bradtke (Betting) alongside Commissioner, Ian Smith.

Over 150 National Federations take part in FIBA's webinars

MIES (Switzerland) - As the sports world continues to adapt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIBA has been publishing a series of webinars for National Federations, players, coaches, game officials and other actors of the game to support them in their development and learning activities.

IOC and Intel to provide support services to athletes globally

As part of its mission to empower and support athletes around the world, the ioc, in partnership with intel, is to extend life-coaching, mentoring, and learning and development services to athletes through the athlete365 community.

FIFA Council unanimously approves COVID-19 Relief Plan

Long-distance runner Traynor banned for two years

CAF releases guidelines for restart of competitions

Following developments in the spread and control of COVID-19 across the continent and the rest of the world, series of meetings has been held regarding the future of competitions. 

TIME-OUT 2.0 officially underway after online tip-off

MUNICH (Germany) - The prestigious TIME-OUT 2.0 program is now officially underway, with 52 participants from across Europe and beyond engaged in the opening seminar of the project via video conference on Monday.

Promoting safe sports in Singapore: education, due diligence and disciplinary processes

Published Friday, 19 June 2020.

Rachael Ostovich-Berdon Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy

FIFA welcomes findings on governance following publication of third annual ASOIF review on IF governance

• The ASOIF taskforce scores FIFA highly in latest report on IF governance
• FIFA receives moderated score of 180 out of 200
• FIFA ranked second overall out of 31 IFs and first amongst larger IFs

Global Athlete Statement on Olympic Charter Rule 50

IPC appoints new panel members to the independent Board of Appeal of Classification

IPC appoints new panel members to independent Board of Appeal of Classification

After a wide-ranging open recruitment process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed a new independent Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC). The 14-member panel report to the independent chair of the BAC, who is Fred Jansen of the Netherlands.

WADA President intensifies athlete engagement initiatives

UCI update on the 2020 UCI events calendar

WADA publishes its Five-Year Strategic Plan under the theme ‘Leading Anti-Doping in a New Era’

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Jeff Prusmack Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Spanish Becomes The 3rd Official Language For CAS Arbitrations

FIFA launches Executive Programme on Sports Arbitration

Today, FIFA launched the Executive Programme on Sports Arbitration, tailored towards lawyers with an interest in sport law and/or in-house legal counsels of International or National Federations, clubs, leagues and player unions.

FIBA joins the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework

MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative as a signatory of the Sports for Climate Action Framework.

FIBA publishes Official Basketball Rules 2020 set to come into force October 1st

MIES (Switzerland) - Following the amendments put forward by the Technical Commission and approved by the FIBA Central Board in March 2020, FIBA has published the Official Basketball Rules 2020.

Independent Arbitrator Imposes Two-Year Sanction on Bruno Arruda da Silva for UFC Anti-Doping Policy Violation

AFC President endorses historic Australia/New Zealand bid

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 is the most watched ICC women’s T20 event in history

Figures released by the International Cricket Council reveal that the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 was one of the most-watched women’s sporting events in history.

Return of horseracing in Scotland confirmed for 22 June

IOC and FIFA Presidents stress the importance of sport

FIFA acknowledges WTO panel report

FIFA acknowledges the final panel report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to the activity of the pirate broadcaster known as ‘beoutQ’ and the active involvement and support that has been provided by Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the past three years.

Le Tribunal Arbitral Du Sport (TAS) Rejette Les Appels De Yverdon Sport Sa Et Du Fc Rapperswil-jona

Atos extend Worldwide Paralympic Partnership

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has extended its long-standing Worldwide Paralympic and Olympic Partnership through to 2024.

FIFA statement on Trinidad and Tobago

FIFA does not, and will never, accept the jurisdiction of a local court in Trinidad & Tobago to decide on the legality of the appointment of the Normalisation Committee currently appointed to run football in the territory. 

AAA Panel Denies Athlete’s Appeal Against Therapeutic Use Exemption Decision

IPC Athletes’ Council to launch global consultation regarding athlete protests

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council is to launch a consultation exercise with the global Para athlete community to gather a better understanding on ways athletes could express their views on key subjects at the Paralympic Games, while respecting the Paralympic Movement’s values and principles.

Statement from Alex Marshall - General Manager, ICC ACU

ICC Anti-Corruption Unit General Manager Alex Marshall responds to allegations of corruption with regards to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2011 final.

Honduras Basketball Federation and Special Olympics Latin America creating Basketball For Good Projects

TEGUCIGALPA (Honduras) - In 2018, Carmen Cubas was chosen as the Honduras Mini Basketball delegate to take part in the first Mini Basketball Americas Convention in Mexico. She is the Development Programs and Mini Basketball Manager for the National Basketball Federation of Honduras.

Cycling Athlete Leynier Alonso Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Markus Kattner

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Markus Kattner, former FIFA Deputy Secretary General and Acting Secretary General, guilty of conflicts of interest and having abused his position, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.  

Clare Connor set to become first female MCC president

Former England captain Clare Connor is set to become the first-ever female president of the Marylebone Cricket Club in its 233-year history.

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 8-22 June 2020

UCI publishes protocol for procedures when the 2020 season of road cycling resumes

MMA’s Application For Sport Recognition Rejected By Gaisf Again

ICC Interviews Inside Out talks about how cricket can deal with racism and help drive greater equality within the sport

The latest edition of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) online series Interviews Inside Out released today, takes a look at the diversity of the game, challenges players face and what the cricket family can do to commit fully to anti-racism.

FIFA Guardians continues momentum with PACE child safeguarding and protection panel

• FIFA joined policy makers and youth ambassadors to discuss FIFA Guardians and #SafeHome campaign
• Webinar discussed the impact of COVID-19 crisis on child protection and safeguarding
• More information on the #SafeHome campaign can be found HERE

WTO Panel report on piracy vital in protecting the interests of ECA Member Clubs

The protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is a central element of a well-functioning global order and underpins virtually all sectors of economic activity. The need to protect IPRs linked to the broadcasting of professional football is particularly vital given the importance of media rights revenue to the overall economic model of the game.

A member of MotorSport New Zealand suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation