Tag #Sports Governance

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Coe's Vision for the Future of the Olympic Movement

Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics and a candidate for IOC president, outlines his vision for the future of the Olympic movement, focusing on athlete empowerment, technological advancement, and maintaining sporting integrity.

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NCAA Tournament Selection Controversy: North Carolina's Inclusion Sparks Outrage

The NCAA men's basketball tournament selection committee sparked controversy by including North Carolina as the final at-large team, despite their weak Quad 1 record and the committee chair being North Carolina's athletic director who will receive a $104,166.66 bonus.

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Facci Elected President of Italian Gymnastics Federation

Andrea Facci, 40, was elected president of the Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI) with 98.7% of the vote, aiming to address past scandals and improve relations with clubs, reflecting a broader trend of younger leaders in Italian sports.

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TFF to Regulate Club Statements, Use Foreign VAR Referees

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) plans to implement stricter regulations on public statements by football clubs and officials, particularly Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, following concerns about inflammatory rhetoric; they will also use foreign VAR referees in the Süper Lig to improve public perc...

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Azerbaijan Gymnastics Coach Receives Eight-Year Ban for Athlete Abuse

A four-year investigation by the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation (GEF) resulted in an eight-year ban for Mariana Vasileva, Azerbaijan's former Olympic rhythmic gymnastics head coach and current deputy sports minister, for abusing athletes; her daughter received a suspended ban; and the federation was f...

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Government Intervention Allows Barcelona Players to Play Despite La Liga Financial Rules

The Spanish government, through the CSD, overturned La Liga's decision to deny FC Barcelona licenses for players Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor due to financial fair play violations, prompting criticism from the Popular Party who accused the government of political interference.

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IOC Session in Olympia to Elect New President

The 144th IOC Session opened in Olympia, Greece, to elect Thomas Bach's successor; seven candidates, including royalty and prominent sports figures, compete for the presidency, requiring a 55-vote majority.

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zeit.de
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Hannover 96 CEO Appointment Fails, Jeopardizing League Status

Hannover 96's attempt to resolve a licensing dispute by appointing Marcus Mann as sports director and Henning Bindzus as finance director has failed due to discrepancies in submitted documents, jeopardizing the club's participation in the league.

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German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations Amidst Skepticism

Following allegations of physical and mental abuse at the Stuttgart national gymnastics training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) president Alfons Hölzl expressed self-criticism and initiated an independent investigation to be completed by a Frankfurt law firm, but some gymnasts remain...

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Dutch Court Upholds KNSB Decision; Verhaegh/Van Geffen Denied European Championship Spot

A Dutch court ruled against ice dancers Verhaegh/Van Geffen, denying their appeal for a European Championship spot, upholding the KNSB's decision to prioritize the pair Galli/Jakucs based on their 2018 agreement despite questions over their residency.

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USA Pickleball's 2024: Rule Changes, Tournament Moves, and Paddle Controversies"

In 2024, USA Pickleball (USAP) implemented new rules, moved its Nationals tournament to Mesa, Arizona, ending its partnership with the PPA, and partnered with UTR and APP. This led to paddle controversies, including a ban on Joola's Gen3 paddle resulting in a $200 million lawsuit, and the emergence ...

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Olympiacos Demands Removal of Refereeing Head Following Controversial Appointments

Olympiacos demands the removal of head referee Stéphan Lannoy following controversial referee appointments for the 17th round of the Greek Super League, citing bias and demanding accountability; Levadiakos also protested Vergetis's officiating.

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