2020 FIFA Congress: Live Streaming

Extreme E to broadcast across Africa via multi-year StarTimes partnership

Extreme E, the pioneering electric off-road motor racing series, is set to be broadcast live across the African continent, with the series signing-off on a three-year agreement with digital television operator StarTimes.

IPC statement on the election of Yoshihide Suga as Prime Minister of Japan

Following the election of Mr. Yoshihide Suga as the Prime Minister of Japan on Wednesday (16 September), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons, made the following congratulatory comments.

WADA Executive Committee approves more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List

The WADA Executive Committee has approved a more athlete-friendly 2021 Prohibited List as well as paving the way for further governance reforms.

Sports federations leading the way to increase percentage of female coaches and technical officials

Sessions three and four of the IOC’s gender equality webinar series – hosted live on 14 September and now available online – highlighted some of the great work International Federations (IFs) are doing to develop their pool of female coaches and technical officials, and provided concrete guidelines and tools for others to use.

FIFA and UNODC launch cooperation tackling crime and abuse

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have jointly reiterated their commitment to address threats posed by crime to sport and stressed the importance of cooperation through the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both organisations in Vienna on Monday.

Play for change – Compound and the NBPA join forces for a more than basketball collaboration for social justice

NBA players have consistently been leaders of change in their communities, using their voices and their resources to bring attention to the ongoing episodes of social injustice, police brutality, and systemic racism across the country. On August 26, the players used their platform to stage a powerful protest, opting out of their games after Jacob Blake was shot 7 times by Kenosha Police in Wisconsin. This “pause” by the players caused another shift by forcing conversation and action to take place and many other sports organizations followed suit.

How should sports governance be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports?

SR panel member Kwadjo Adjepong writes on how sports governance should be updated to tackle racism and increase BAME involvement in sports in light of the Black Lives Matter protests which took place this summer. 

Charles Tyrwhitt team up with England Rugby as official formalwear partner

Charles Tyrwhitt will collaborate with England Rugby to tailor an exclusive collection of bespoke formalwear to dress the men’s and women’s senior squads.

UNODC, FIFA partner to kick out corruption and foster youth development through football

The UN’s leading anti-corruption agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the world football’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to step up their joint cooperation to address threats posed by crime to sport.

IOC statement on the execution of wrestler Navid Afkari in Iran

The execution of wrestler Navid Afkari in Iran is very sad news. The IOC is shocked by this announcement today. In letters, Thomas Bach, the IOC President, had made direct personal appeals to the Supreme Leader and to the President of Iran this week and asked for mercy for Navid Afkari, while respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

BFPNG continues to find ways to promote the game

PORT MORESBY (Papua New Guinea) - Despite the complicated situation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) is finding ways to promote and develop the game.
Jordan Sere, BFPNG's Hoops For Health Officer accompanied by Hoops For Health volunteer coaches Norma Dobunaba, Apia Muri and Nestor Sape traveled to Daugo island, also known as Fishermans Airfield for a Hoops For Health session.

AFC confirms media partnership with Sportdigital in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

New IOC guide to make sustainability “business as usual” for the Olympic Movement

A new guide by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will help make sports organisations and their events more sustainable, addressing issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, economic inequality and social injustice.

NBA athletes Robert Covington and Luol Deng partner with Own Our Own to initiate community development project in the south side of Chicago

Own Our Own, an inner-city focused real estate fund, today announces its first Chicago-based project in partnership with Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington and former Chicago Bull and 2-time All-Star Luol Deng. Former players Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Matt Barnes are also investor-partners. The impact investment project aims to transform a South Side of Chicago neighborhood through an affordable housing and community development initiative that will improve quality of life through increased public safety and access to critical social services.

In the matter of proceedings brought under the anti-doping rules of World Athletics

Mr Hassan Chani has been found to have violated Article 2.2 'Use of a Prohibited Substance' resulting in 4 years ineligibility from 16 March 2020

UEFA releases study results on training facilities and youth investment across Europe

UEFA solidarity payments to clubs, which in the last decade exceed €1 billion, form a major part of youth development budgets. This brand-new report offers unique insight into how clubs use it for their long-term development and sustainability in their operating strategy.

IPC launches requests for information for Games media rights in Europe

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a request for information (RFI) process for the sale of the media rights for all territories within Europe* for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

COVID-19 measures high on Council’s agenda on eve of first online FIFA Congress

The FIFA Council met by videoconference today to determine a number of issues related to measures helping football adapt to the global coronavirus situation.

WADA welcomes decision of French court in Diack case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes the decision by the Correctional Tribunal in Paris, France, to convict six people, including the former President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF, today World Athletics), Lamine Diack, on charges of corruption linked to the Russian doping scandal.

Former World Athletics president Lamine Diack found guilty of corruption and jailed

Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined €500,000 (£455,000) after being found guilty of corruption by the French courts.

Statement by IOC President Thomas Bach on Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's election

I congratulate Suga Yoshihide on becoming Prime Minister of Japan. I wish him all the very best, for him personally and for the Japanese people. At the same time, I would like to thank Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide very much for the commitment he has already expressed for safe and successful Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, next year.

IPC and International Disability Alliance to sign co-operation agreement

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are to sign a historic Co-operation Agreement to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and jointly commit to use Para sport as a vehicle to drive the human rights agenda forward.

Dove Men+Care and National Basketball Players Association Partner on Commit to C.A.R.E Now

Inspired by actions taken by the members of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in support of racial and social justice, Dove Men+Care and the NBPA are announcing today a landmark partnership to help create a society where Black men and young men are cared for, respected, supported and protected. The Commit to C.A.R.E Now Initiative will showcase, honor and celebrate the humanity of Black men while addressing a number of issues such as public safety, safe and fair voting, community engagement and the accurate portrayal of Black men in media.

FIBA and Schelde Sports Net Four-Year Partnership Agreement

MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, has announced Schelde Sports has been appointed a FIBA Global Supplier for backstop units until 2024. This global long term, multi-event partnership will cover FIBA's top-level international competitions, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, FIBA Eurobasket 2022, and the Paris 2024 Basketball Olympic Tournaments. 

UEFA launches UEFA Women's Champions League 2021–25 media rights RFP

UEFA has today launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) process in relation to the acquisition of media rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League 2021–25 cycle.

Jorge Gonzalez Villa Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy

RFU and RPA confirm new elite player squad agreement

As a result of the challenges posed by COVID-19, a one-year arrangement has been reached with the players accepting a 25% reduction in remuneration compared to the previous year.

Green wave of Wehdat fans highlights continued rise of basketball in Jordan

AMMAN (Jordan) - Basketball has seen a significant rise recently in Jordan to become one of the most popular sports in the country. After the impressive achievements by the men's national team of playing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in 2010 and again in 2019, the rise is not that big of a surprise.

Autumn Nations Cup to be broadcast on Amazon Prime and Channel 4

The Autumn Nations Cup will be the first competitive Autumn international tournament and the first full tournament after a six month break for international rugby.

Report reveals Channel 4 revolutionising disability broadcast landscape

A case study released on 10 September by the award-winning British rights holder reflected on the global impact they have had since signing on for the London 2012 Paralympics. The move changed the broadcast landscape of Para sports and global perception on disability. 

EU grants FIBA Europe funding for program set to empower next generation of female coaches and referees

MUNICH (Germany) - FIBA Europe, supported by the European Union, is launching an exciting new project that will hand opportunities to the next generation of female coaches and referees. 

World Players Association applauds the courage of Caster Semenya’s stand for human rights

The World Players Association today applauded the courage of South African athlete Caster Semenya, who has failed in her two-year legal battle for the right to compete as the woman she is in events in which she is an Olympic and World Champion.

Piutau appeal dismissed

Bristol Bears' Siale Piutau appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel on Thursday 10 September. He appealed his three match suspension, which was given for punching or striking Worcester Warriors' Andrew Kitchener contrary to World Rugby Law 9.12.

World Athletics v Hassan Chani

A decision in the case of World Athletics against Hassan Chani has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

FIFA President meets US President and US Attorney General

FIFA has added its support to the peace efforts in the Middle East, with President Gianni Infantino attending the signing of a landmark agreement between Bahrain, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which was conducted at the White House, Washington DC, USA.

Le Tribunal Arbitral Du Sport (TAS) Invalide La Suspension De La Ligue De Football Professionnel Du Cameroun

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 26 August 2020 - 14 September 2020

Rehn: FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan achieving right impact

• Olli Rehn is FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Steering Committee chairman
• FIFA’s COVID-19 Relief Plan will see FIFA making up to USD 1.5 billion available to the international football community
• Process is ongoing, applications received from over 150 FIFA member associations

WADA Executive Committee paves the way for further WADA governance reforms

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) held its third meeting of the year on 14-15 September, during which it received updates on WADA’s progress on key priorities and took a number of decisions, including approval of the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2021.

Mayor Bayaka, Essex County, New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center, and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) host press conference about voting process and polling site for 2020 presidential election

Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Los Angeles Lakers star J.R. Smith, NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, New Jersey Devils President Jake Reynolds, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, and Essex County Board of Elections Clerk Linda Von Nessi announced in a virtual press conference today that the Prudential Center will serve as a “Super Polling Site” for the upcoming 2020 Presidential election pending final vote by the Essex County Board of Elections. It would accept ballots on Election Day, provide residents with opportunities to register to vote in September, and serve as a location to assist Newark residents with filling out and returning 2020 US Census forms by the September 30 deadline.

AESF's strategic partnership moves this year and how it is benefitting the Esports Industry

The year 2020 has been a roller-coaster of ups and downs for everyone globally but it did not stop the AESF from continuing its efforts in growing the Esports scene. In spite of limitations imposed on international traveling, restrictions on ground events as well as significant slow-down of the economy in general, Esports have been one of the few industries which responded the quickest and in the most effective manner. 

FIFA launches new online Forward Impact Map

• New interactive map allows 360-degree overview of FIFA’s development programme
• Easy access to key data for member associations and confederations
• Tool offers a window on the world’s largest sports development programme

World Players dismayed and saddened by execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari

The World Players Association is deeply dismayed and saddened by the execution of champion wrestler, Navid Afkari, from Iran. 

Transfer update ahead of the new FIFA season

• Football players and clubs with new eSports teams
• Former FIFA eClub World Cup qualifiers strengthening their line-ups
• Overview of some of the most important transfers of recent weeks

FIBA Europe President Demirel visits launch of joint basketball league between Albania and Kosovo

TIRANA (Albania) - FIBA Europe President Turgay Demirel visited Tirana for the launch of the joint basketball league between the Albanian Basketball Federation (FSHB) and the Kosovo Basketball Federation (FBK), which marks a new step for basketball development in both countries.

FIFPRO & FIFA sign collaboration agreement to reinforce fight against match-fixing with smartphone app

FIFPRO & FIFA sign collaboration agreement to reinforce fight against match-fixing with smartphone app

World Athletics v Dzmitry Nabokau

A decision in the case of World Athletics against Dzmitry Nabokau has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

Global Esports at the nexus of Esports and sport in the digital age

The Global Esports Federation confirmed the establishment of the International Federations Advisory Council (IFAC) and the Publishers and Developers Advisory Council (PDAC) to provide expert advice to the GEF Board in their respective fields following the successful launch of the #worldconnected Initiative in partnership with Tencent Esports, at the recent 2020 Global Esports Summit in Hainan, China.

2021 World Anti-Doping Code: UKAD’s summary of major changes

UKAD is today launching a six-week public consultation regarding proposed changes to the public disclosure of the identity of athletes (or others) who are being investigated for potential anti-doping rule violations (ADRV).