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

FIBA Executive Committee condemns all forms of racism in open letter from President

MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA's Executive Committee convened by video conference today for their third ordinary meeting of the 2019-2023 cycle. FIBA President Hamane Niang commenced the meeting with an open letter addressing racism, calling on the global basketball community to be part of the change in society.

U.S. Boxing Athlete Virginia Fuchs Found Not at Fault

Resolution of the IOC Executive Board with regard to racism and inclusion

The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in this Olympic Charter shall be secured without discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

IOC Executive Board makes decisions with regard to International Weightlifting Federation

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today received an update on the situation of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) following the recent release by Professor McLaren of the “Independent Investigator Report to the Oversight and Integrity Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation”.

AFC Statement on AFC Cup 2020 East Zone

FIFA President: Shape a better football

FIFA will organise a series of online discussions with all member associations and other stakeholders in order to debate and assess proposals that might contribute “to shape a better football for the future”.

AFC and Member Associations underline commitment to complete 2020 club competitions

CFCB Adjudicatory Chamber issues order excluding Trabzonspor

The UEFA CFCB Adjudicatory Chamber excluded Trabzonspor AŞ (TUR) after determining that it failed to comply with a condition imposed on 5 July 2019.

Lechia Gda?sk fined for breach of FFP Regulations

The UEFA CFCB adjudicatory chamber has announced its decision in the case of the Polish club KS Lechia Gdańsk.

Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for May 2020

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Bradford Park Avenue AFC, National League - North
Kings Lynn Town FC v Bradford Park Avenue AFC
National League - North
10 March 2020

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

President Hamane Niang open letter on behalf of FIBA Executive Committee

Since my first day as FIBA President, I feel a burning desire to help FIBA inspire a more unified global basketball community. Because that is precisely what basketball is, a community. We are sport, yes, but basketball is much more than that. It is a source of hope, a source of friendship and most importantly a source of equality.

FIFA provides further guidance on COVID-19 football regulatory issues

Following the publication on 7 April of recommendations and guidelines to address some of the key football regulatory issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIFA administration has since conducted 13 different workshops with representatives from its member associations (MAs), confederations, the World Leagues Forum (WLF) and the European Club Association (ECA). More than 350 participants have attended these workshops.

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Justin Glanville Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

CAF Headquarters Agreement receives Egyptian Parliamentary seal of approval

The CAF Headquarters Agreement received the approval of the Egyptian House of Representatives at its session on Monday, 8 June 2020 in Cairo, as the agreement completes the final legislative procedure before going into effect.

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 26 May 2020 - 8 June 2020

WADA statement on investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation

TrueSport Adds Seven National Governing Bodies of Sport as Partners to Expand Values-Based Education Initiative

U.S. Track and Field Athlete Cole Walsh Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

IOC confirms FIBA representation on the Los Angeles 2028 Coordination Commission

MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis has been appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad Los Angeles 2028, the IOC announced on Thursday. Richard Carrion, FIBA Executive Committee member and also Chairman of the Board for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, will continue as Chair of the Olympic Channel Commission.

Triathlon Athlete Isidro Romero Noboa Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

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

Meeting at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, IOC President Thomas Bach and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have agreed that sport is more important than ever to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

U.S. Softball Athlete Madilyn Nickles Found Not at Fault

CAS arbitration Manchester City FC V UEFA : The hearing has concluded / decision to be issued in July

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Registers The Appeals Filed By Andrea Iannone And The World Anti-doping Agency (Wada) Against The Fim International Disciplinary Court Decision Of 31 March 2020

FIFA recognised in leading parliamentary report for integrity work at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019

FWWC Integrity Task Force acknowledged as example of best practice to protect and monitor major international sporting events
An “unprecedented number of stakeholders” cooperated to protect the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
To access the report, please click HERE

Interim regulation changes approved

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series.

Statement From USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on the Investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation

Statement regarding the investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation

The IOC has received the report by Prof. McLaren and is studying it very carefully. The content is deeply concerning.

FIFA, WHO and football stakeholders draft medical considerations and risk assessment tool

FIFA is sharing a football risk assessment tool with its 211 member associations, the six continental confederations and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the planning of the resumption of football activities by competition and match organisers, as soon as health authorities and governments consider it safe. It has been developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), UEFA, the European Club Association (ECA), FIFPRO, the World Leagues Forum and European Leagues, includes a list of mitigation measures that aim to reduce the overall risk of mass gatherings contributing to the spread of COVID-19, as well as indications for individual and group training by football teams.