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Article 12.12.2024
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Article 10.12.2024
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Article 06.12.2024
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Article 05.12.2024
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Article 02.12.2024
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Article 29.11.2024
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Article 26.11.2024
Whistleblower challenges the integrity of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation
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Opinion 15.11.2024
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Article 05.11.2024
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Article 01.11.2024
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Opinion 03.10.2024
Using data from doping controls to monitor the testosterone thresholds of intersex and trans athletes violates data protection laws
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Opinion 25.09.2024
The more medals Canadian athletes win, the fewer Canadians participate in organised sport
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The African dictator with a penchant for sports
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Article 12.09.2024
China vs. Taiwan: The battle for global influence through stadium diplomacy
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Article 19.08.2024
Play the Game seeks researcher with a strong interest in international sports politics
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Article 07.08.2024
Flying high: How European football clubs are exploiting fans and the environment
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Opinion 26.07.2024
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Opinion 24.07.2024
Olympic athletes deserve pay and prize money
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Opinion 22.07.2024
An Olympics without flags - a road to innovation?
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Article 17.07.2024
New study shows that democracies have outpaced autocracies in the Olympic race
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Opinion 10.07.2024
With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport