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Play the Game 2019 - presentations, photos and video
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How to prevent athlete abuse in cycling
07.04.2021 /Pro cycling’s Van Gansen decision has underscored a fatal flaw in sport, and shows that cycling – and all Olympic sports – must reconsider the concept of ‘the autonomy of sport’ in order to better protect athletes. > -
Save the date: New data and debate on anti-doping governance
06.04.2021 /Play the Game and a number of partners will launch results of surveys into the governance of anti-doping in 11 countries during two online seminars 18-19 May. > -
The playbook that keeps Thomas Bach in power
10.03.2021 /On the day of his re-election as IOC president, reporter Jens Weinreich describes how constantly planning for the future has provided Thomas Bach with an unprecedented hold on power in the Olympic system. > -
Rising popularity of cricket in Europe has led to major match-fixing problems
01.03.2021 /Cricket is a growing sport in Europe and matches are livestreamed all over the world. There is massive demand for betting on cricket, and match-fixers have been quick to capitalise on it. > -
The unpredictable financial costs of hosting the Olympic Games
23.02.2021 /Examining claims and counter-claims: Academic studies report severe cost overruns for Olympic Games since 2000, but the IOC says they have all either broken even or generated profit. > -
Human rights in sport rises to the top of the agenda in the Council of Europe
17.02.2021 /The Council of Europa has begun a revision of the European Sports Charter. Human rights in sport is an important part of the process. > -
Play the Game cancels in 2021 but plans a 25th anniversary conference in 2022
15.02.2021 /Due to COVID-19, Play the Game has cancelled its 2021 conference. Instead, a 25th anniversary conference is planned for 2022 in Denmark. >