Scottish FA introduces aviation experts to assist referees
The Scottish Football Association has employed aviation experts to improve communication between VAR referees and help them stay calm under pressure
BBC and ITV to broadcast 2027 Women’s World Cup
The BBC and ITV have acquired broadcasting rights to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup set to take place in Brazil, meaning that the event will remain free-to-air in the UK which is vital to ensure continued growth for the women’s game
All five athletes found not guilty in Hockey Canada sexual assault case
Judge Justice Maria Carroccia has independently ruled that all five male ice hockey players are not guilty of sexual assault in Hockey Canada’s notorious case
Transgender cyclist wins discrimination case against UCI
A transgender cyclist has won a discrimination case against the Union Cycliste Internationale
New chair appointed to lead UK Anti-Doping
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced the appointment of a new Chair for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), who brings extensive legal, regulatory, and sporting experience to the role
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bans transgender women from female category
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has banned transgender women from women’s sport, stating that it has an “obligation to comply” with Donald Trump’s executive order. National Governing Bodies are expected to follow suit
Study reveals that sexism continues to be deep-seated within sport
A UK study has revealed that half of female athletes within the UK encounter sexism despite significant progress within women’s sport. Simultaneously, the U.S. Women’s National Basketball Association is under scrutiny for allegedly not paying its players fairly
High Court permits Wimbledon site extension despite protests
39 new courts will be added to the Wimbledon site despite protests against the expansion
Chinese swimmers top anti-doping tests as World Championships begin in Singapore
Chinese swimmers have undergone more anti-doping tests this year than swimmers from any other country ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this month, according to a report by the Aquatics Integrity Unit