Paris 2024 Olympic Games had modest economic impact
According to France’s Court of Auditors, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games only produced a modest economic impact
WADA 2026 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency has published its 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which it agreed in a meeting on 11 September 2025 and will bring into effect on 1 January 2026
FIS approves gene testing policy for gender eligibility
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has approved a gene testing policy for gender eligibility in its women’s events
Our Watch, an Australian foundation that works to prevent violence against women and children, reports increased domestic violence against women during football match finals
Australian national leader in preventing violence against women and children, Our Watch, has reported that women face increased domestic violence during football match finals ahead of the Australian Football League Grand Final this Saturday
Ex-FIFA vice-president avoids extradition to U.S. for corruption charges
After a ten-year court battle, 82-year-old former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner will not be extradited to the U.S. over corruption charges following a ruling made by a high court in his home country Trinidad and Tobago
WADA issues revised and New Technical Guidance on Dried Blood Spot Testing, Blood Transfusions, and Clomifene Analysis
WADA has published updated technical guidance on dried blood spot testing, homologous blood transfusion detection, and clomifene analysis. These documents, effective 1 January 2026, clarify procedures, storage requirements, and reporting thresholds for anti-doping laboratories
WNBA player Caitlin Clark fined for post about referees
Caitlin Clark, an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women’s National Basketball Association has been fined for a social media post about referees. The fine, though minor, has drawn attention amid growing tensions between players and the league over officiating and pay
UCI introduces GPS tracking system for all riders following the tragic death of teen athlete
The Union Cycliste Internationale will use GPS trackers for all athletes at the Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 21-28, 2025, following the tragic death of Swiss teen rider Muriel Furrer
Australian Olympic gold medallist swimmer Kyle Chalmers rejects multi-million-dollar offer to join controversial Enhanced Games
27-year-old Australian Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers has declined a lucrative offer to compete in the 2026 Enhanced Games, a controversial event that permits performance-enhancing drug use