WADA LABORATORIES: THE CORNERSTONE OF THE GLOBAL TESTING PROCESSIn this latest edition of ‘Spotlight’, which keeps stakeholders up to date on the activities being carried out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) team and its partners, we look at the process of accreditation/approval and monitoring of anti-doping laboratories around the world, which is helping to

Bahrain sign MOU

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Bahrain Olympic Committee and UTS with the aim of strengthening joint cooperation relations between the Committee and the organization to emphasize the role of sport in achieving sustainable development goals. This step will also ensure that youth of the region regardless to ability will have more opportunities

Aram Mahmoud: “We all supported each other, no matter where we came from”

On the International Day of Peace, Aram Mahmoud, who represented the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in badminton at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, shares how sport has been a unifying tool for him and his fellow refugee athletes. While the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are now behind us, the legacy of the Games will continue

Special Olympics Invites You to a Special Coach Webinar

Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher Coaches are the lifeblood of the Special Olympics movement. This year, to celebrate International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE)’s Coaches Day (25th September), we’re saying #ThanksCoach by launching the Coach Webinar Series 2021! Together with presenting sponsor Gallagher, we have gathered an exciting, international team of experts on all things coaching. 

PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (POC) AND UTS SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)and United Through Sports (UTS) signed a historical agreement held virtually on 1 September to work together to foster inclusion, youth development and equity through sports and UTS initiatives. The Philippines Olympic Committee played an important part in the 2020 UTS World Virtual Youth Festival under the patronage of the International

Significant Presence for SportAccord at Influential Russian Sports Industry Event in Kazan

Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, President of SportAccord and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), will lead a prominent presence on the ground at the influential Russia – Country of Sports International Forum in Kazan from 8-10 September. Dr. Chiulli will lead a delegation representing SportAccord and more than 125 International Sport Federations (IFs) under

Tokyo Paralympics Ended In A Spectacular Closing Ceremony

After 12 days of outstanding competitions, on Sunday it ended. The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 closed in celebration of an inspirational grand finale. IPC President, Andrew Parson made an emotional closing speech stating, “The games have not just been historic, they have been fantastic.” He continued, “What a journey, what a sport, what a game, what

Host City Application Process Launches for SportAccord’s Industry-Leading Events

SportAccord has launched the host city application processes for future editions of the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit from 2023 and the Regional SportAccord from 2022. Cities interested in hosting the global sports industry’s most influential annual gathering have been invited to submit a Bid City Application Form for the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit.

LawAccord 2022 to Focus on the ‘Legal Opportunities and Challenges in the Ever-Expanding World of Sport’ in Ekaterinburg

The biggest names in sports law, governance and anti-doping will debate ‘Legal Opportunities and Challenges in the Ever-Expanding World of Sport’ at the LawAccord conference during the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2022 in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The programme for the full-day conference on Monday, 16 May 2022 will feature a series of updates, presentations,

Speaking up about mental health struggles is a sign of strength

The narrative of mental health is changing and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. That is the message Dr. Cheri Blauwet, a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Medical Committee, hopes athletes hear, especially in the midst of a high-stress environment at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. “Mental health challenges are