The UCI confirms Zwift to host 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on 26 February 2022

UEFA chief of football Boban describes biennial World Cup as 'worse than Super League'

Former Croatia and AC Milan star, who joined European football’s governing body earlier this year, tells Gazzetta dello Sport that FIFA should respect the people’s game.

Caribbean Games postponed to 2022

The first Caribbean Games have been officially moved from 2021 to 2022, in Guadeloupe, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and their organizers insist that they will be held every four years and will feature athletes under 23 years of age, of all ages. countries in the region.

WADA Athlete Committee discusses Anti-Doping Ombuds initiative and other key issues

On 6 and 7 October, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Athlete Committee held its second meeting of 2021 via video call. The meeting was presided by Committee Chair, Ben Sandford.

The Athlete Committee began the two-day meeting by welcoming Mr. Humphrey Kayange of Kenya and Ms. Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen of Norway – two new members of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) Athlete Commission – as new Committee members (see biographical notes below). They replace outgoing members Ms. Danka Bartekova of Slovakia and Ms. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe.

OFC competitions schedule update for 2022

Women to race men in Sail Grand Prix

Women will race against men for the first time in Sail Grand prix history this weekend.

NFL COVID-19 Testing Results and Vaccination Rates: Sept. 19-Oct. 2, 2021

55th International Conference – Racing’s Future in the Spotlight

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has launched the 55th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities.  Held virtually for the second consecutive year, the 2021 Conference examines global racing’s evolution and future challenges. The Japan Racing Association (JRA), also a member of the ARF, is the official partner of this year’s Conference.

IWF Executive Board Meets, Decides Good Governance Provisions

The IWF Executive Board met online and in person in Jeddah, Saud-Arabia and discussed good governance measures, making several key decisions aimed at implementing the recently-adopted Constitution at the heart of the IWF’s reforms. The decisions focused on provisions for the various upcoming elections and ensuring they are conducted according to high levels of integrity.

Independent complaint handling process confirmed for Football Australia

Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the National Sports Tribunal have today confirmed they will develop an independent complaint handling process to manage reports raised in relation to Football Australia’s national teams and the A-Leagues.

CAF to hold Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo

Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) will hold an Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) on Friday 26 November 2021 in Cairo, Egypt. 

WADA’s Africa Office hosts African Partnership Forum

This week, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Africa Office, in cooperation with the Agency’s NADO/RADO Relations Department, hosted a virtual African Partnership Forum to enhance National Anti-Doping Organizations’ (NADOs’) partnerships and cooperation in the region. The Forum gathered representatives from developing and established NADOs (both from the African region and beyond), as well as other partner organizations that are key to the ongoing development and implementation of anti-doping programs in Africa.

Outcomes of the Executive Committee Meeting: Cannabis and Revised Code Compliance Policy

Preliminary discussion on the review of Cannabis:

“…the ExCo endorsed the decision of the List Expert Advisory Group to initiate in 2022 a scientific review of the status of cannabis. Cannabis is currently prohibited in competition and will continue to be in 2022.” iNADO welcomes this review. iNADO maintains that the placing of cannabis on the prohibited list should be reviewed not just from a scientific perspective but should include social, policy and proportionality arguments. 

FIFA, UEFA And ESL Clubs: Walking The Tightrope Between Discipline, Financial Stability And Competitive Balance

Published Tuesday, 05 October 2021.

The role of the EFL’s Player Related Dispute Commission in disputes between clubs and players

Published Monday, 04 October 2021.

Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for September 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Derby County FC, English Football League Championship 

Sheffield United FC v Derby County FC 
English Football League Championship 
24 September 2021

FIFA kick-off Global Integrity Programme for CAF Member Associations

Special rules applicable for the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League finals

Teams allowed to make unlimited squad changes before their first match in case of serious injury or illness, while matches will go ahead as long as a team is able to field a squad of 13, including one goalkeeper

WADA publishes 2022 Prohibited List

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to publish the 2022 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List); the 2022 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes; and the 2022 Monitoring Program. The 2022 List was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 14 September 2021 and comes into force on 1 January 2022.

Thoroughbred Industries Steering Group welcomes EFRA Select Committee ‘Moving Animals Across Borders’ report

• Industry figures presented evidence to the Select Committee earlier this year
• Report recommends that Government should work with EU to formulate ‘high health status’ agreement to replace Tripartite Agreement for thoroughbred movement
• Adds that Government should embrace digital systems for equine identification and utilise industry solutions

FIBA Europe Board confirms 2022 Youth Championships hosts ahead of General Assembly in Sarajevo

 The Board of FIBA Europe, term of office 2019-2023, convened for its 15th meeting in Sarajevo on Friday, October 1, ahead of the annual General Assembly of the European national federations due to take place in the same location on Saturday, October 2

Tips for masters to avoid sport integrity pitfalls

Continuing to play sport as we age is regarded as an ideal facilitator of healthy ageing through enhanced physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

And as the international sporting arena continually strives to create options for all, there are more and more competitive opportunities for sport loving Australians over the age of 35 within the masters’ cohort.

Webinar: Berlinger and BD Push Innovation In Blood Collection With The New MDR

Berlinger has taken the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 as an opportunity to update to the latest generation of blood collection needles from Beckton Dickinson.

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Jacob Lacoste Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

USADA announced today that Jacob Lacoste, of Great Falls, Mont., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.

FIFA Anti-Doping Report 2020/2021 published

FIFA has today published its Anti-Doping Report 2020/2021, which covers FIFA’s efforts in the area from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the planning and implementation of FIFA’s anti-doping programme, with tournaments postponed and matches cancelled during the period covered by the report, a total of 354 players were subject to doping control tests in the following FIFA competitions:

The Administrators at Derby County have lodged an appeal against the 12-point deduction imposed on the Club’s 2021/22 season total on 22 September 2021.

WADA revokes approval of Moscow Laboratory

Yesterday, by way of circulatory vote, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) endorsed a WADA Disciplinary Committee recommendation to revoke the ‘approved’ status of the National Anti-Doping Laboratory (MSU) in Moscow (Moscow Laboratory) to carry out blood sample analysis exclusively for the purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), due to non-compliances with the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) and its Code of Ethics.

NFL taking next step toward playing games in Germany, to unveil three finalist cities

LawInSport Weekly News Recap - 8 October

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FIFPRO and UEFA join forces to fight match-fixing

FIFPRO and UEFA have signed a joint cooperation agreement that recognises the Red Button whistleblowing app as the go-to platform for professional footballers to report possible match-fixing incidents. 

BHA confirms changes to the Rules of Racing

• All horses entered to run in a race in Britain must be signed out of the human food chain via its passport by 1 January 2022
• Equine Influenza vaccination requirements updated, in line with other European racing nations
• Rules regarding use of bisphosphonates updated, in line with European harmonised position

WADA confirms non-compliance of five Anti-Doping Organizations

The World Anti-Doping Agency confirms that, effective immediately, a total of five Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) have been declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code).

Premier League statement

League, Newcastle and St James Holdings settle dispute over takeover of club, which has been sold

New rules around glucocorticoid injections

From 1 January 2022, all glucocorticoid injections will be prohibited in-competition. This is a new ruling making their classification consistent with oral glucocorticoid preparations.

Players’ Status Department Report highlights landmark 2020/2021 season

FIFA has today published the second report on the activities of its Players’ Status Department (PSD), covering the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

WADA issues report from review into Nike Oregon Project investigation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department has published its summary report following a review of the investigation carried out by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in relation to the Nike Oregon Project (NOP).

iNADO Project: Overview of 20 years of research funded by WADA and PCC

INADO is presenting the results of a two-month project about social and scientific research on anti-doping in the last 20 years, funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Partnership Competition Partnership (PCC), up to $83 million and $29 million each

Rise in excessive back-to-back matches in men's football, FIFPRO research shows

The amount of back-to-back matches in elite men’s professional football has increased over the last three years, with some footballers spending 70 to 80 percent of their playing time in a two-game-a-week rhythm, according to a new FIFPRO report.

WADA publishes enhanced policy for compliance by World Anti-Doping Code Signatories

The World Anti-Doping Agency published today the revised ‘Policy for WADA’s Application of the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories’ (ISCCS) (Prioritization Policy) that was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) on 14 September 2021.

Joint statement on the impact of a biennial World Cup on women’s football

The proposed plans by FIFA to stage both the men’s and women’s World Cup tournaments every two years will have profoundly detrimental sporting, economic, societal and many other impacts that will fundamentally alter the course and development of the women’s game. The fast-paced nature of the (so far) very selective consultation process and all-but agreed proposals have not allowed a careful reflection on what is in the best interests of the future development of women’s football or adequately assessed the possible irreversible consequences such a change might entail.

Sigurgeirsdóttir elected in Iceland

Former Iceland player and manager Vanda Sigurgeirsdóttir becomes first woman elected as president of the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ).

Munsey and Budge fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Scotland players George Munsey and Dylan Budge have both been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match against Papua New Guinea in Muscat on Wednesday.

FIBA Europe General Assembly 2021 convenes in Sarajevo

The 2021 session of the FIBA Europe General Assembly convened in Sarajevo on Saturday under a hybrid meeting format, with approximately two-thirds of the delegates attending in person in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the rest participating via videoconference.

FIFA Football Tribunal set to enter into operation

• Body composed of three chambers to become operational on 1 October #

• New procedural rules for dispute resolution to be applied

• Procedures to be free of charge if at least one of parties is natural person

• New FIFA mediation list to be compiled

Connecticut awards Genius Sports inaugural sports betting license

LawInSport Weekly News Recap - 1 October

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Statement on the incident involving Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya at Tokyo 2020

Further to the incident involving Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the decision taken by the IOC to cancel and remove the accreditations of the two coaches, Messrs A. Shimak and Y. Maisevich, as a provisional measure during the Games, the IOC and World Athletics have jointly agreed to continue the investigation and to open a formal procedure vis-à-vis the two aforementioned coaches. 

Major review into transgender sport in UK details findings

A major review into non-elite transgender sport in the UK has concluded that current policies are outdated and require amending.

International Basketball Migration Report 2021 marks milestone with tenth edition

NEUCHATEL/MIES (Switzerland) – The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) and FIBA have published the International Basketball Migration Report 2021.

NHLPA, NHL announce Transition Rules, critical dates for 2021-22 season

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today transition rules and critical dates for the 2021-22 season.