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Wed, December 20, 2023

Reminder: WADA’s 2024 Prohibited List comes into force on 1 January 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a reminder that the 2024 Prohibited List comes into force on 1 January 2024. 

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Fri, November 10, 2023

Lawsuit to proceed which claims the UFC has created a monopoly over the MMA industry

Hundreds of mixed martialists are suing UFC parent company Zuffa LLC for creating a monopoly over the industry which resulted in fighters being paid a fraction of what they would earn in a competitive market. 

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Fri, November 03, 2023

New research details extent of Saudi Arabian state investment and involvement in sport

New research has been published which details the extent and scale of Saudi Arabian state investment and involvement in sport for the first time. 

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Thu, November 02, 2023

NHL and players union to discuss player safety following Adam Johnson death

The National Hockey League (NHL) and the players union are set to discuss improved player safety after Nottingham Panthers Adam Johnson died after an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck. 

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Mon, October 16, 2023

IOC Executive Board approves plans to establish two pilot regional safeguarding hubs in Southern Africa and the Pacific Islands

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved plans to establish two pilot regional safeguarding hubs in Southern Africa and the Pacific Islands with a European hub to follow. 

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Tue, October 03, 2023

WADA publishes 2024 Prohibited List

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which enters into force 1 January 2024. 

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Mon, July 31, 2023

WADA seeking Independent Supervisor of its Intelligence and Investigations Department

The World Anti-Doping Agency is seeking candidates to fill the role of Independent Supervisor of the Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department. 

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Fri, July 21, 2023

NFL fines former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60million for sexual harassment and withholding revenue

Following a seventeen-month long investigation the NFL has fined former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60million over findings of workplace misconduct and financial misconduct. 

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Tue, June 20, 2023

WADA Foundation Board approves changes to Statutes and Governance Regulations

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board has approved changes to Statutes and Governance Regulations including nine-year President term. 

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Fri, June 16, 2023

GB Rower tells Women’s and Equalities Committee she felt alienated when returning from pregnancy

GB Rower Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne has told MP’s at the Women's and Equalities Committee that she feels “pushed to the side” and “alienated” after having a baby and trying to return to elite rowing.

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Mon, June 05, 2023

WADA issues Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report for 2020

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) Report for 2020. 

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Fri, June 02, 2023

More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations call on Trudeau to launch a national inquiry

More than two dozen Canadian sporting organisations and activist groups have called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch a national inquiry into the toxic culture of abuse in sport in the country. 

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