Play the Game is an
international conference
and communication initiative
aiming to strengthen the
ethical foundation of sport
and promote democracy,
transparency and freedom
of expression in sport
Play the Game 2019 - presentations, photos and video
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Belarusian athletes take lead in battle for democracy
23.10.2020 /Belarusian President Lukashenko’s police has arrested several high-profile athletes for peaceful protests against the president’s re-election in August. > -
Good and bad effects of corona pandemic on sports participation in Denmark
15.10.2020 /Research from the Danish Institute for Sports Studies shows that 25% of those who were not active before the pandemic, now exercise regularly. 20% of the previously active have stopped. > -
Time to look beyond organised crime to stop match-fixing
12.10.2020 /Organised crime is not the only driver behind match-fixing. Other factors are financial instability and unequal distribution of revenue in European football. > -
The same clubs dominate Champions League despite the corona pandemic: CL Diversity Index 2020/21
24.08.2020 /The new edition of the Champions League Diversity Index shows that the number of new clubs entering the Champions League has fallen this season. > -
Athletes should not be gagged in exchange for Olympic dream
21.08.2020 /Rule 50.2 in the IOC’s Charter is a violation of the human rights of athletes to free speech, argues Nikki Dryden who proposes a framework for handling alleged breaches of Rule 50.2. > -
Athletes’ gestures are protected by international human rights law
11.08.2020 /Athletes’ gestures is a form of non-verbal communication that is protected in international human rights law and sport governing bodies need to comply with international norms. > -
Australian football executives sue FIFA whistleblower
09.08.2020 /Two Football Queensland executives have sued Bonita Mersiades for reporting on a dubious payment made by the federation to its president. Other reporters have received threats. > -
Three contenders want to organise Play the Game 2021
01.07.2020 /The next international Play the Game conference is heading for Greece, Norway or Poland. A decision about the host is expected in September 2020. > -
Making a case for athlete advocacy: Humanitarians, Olympism and good governance
23.06.2020 /It is the responsibility of sport governing bodies to support and encourage humanitarian athletes who speak out. >