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
Join leading stakeholders in debates on sports governance, corruption and crime, safeguarding of athletes, the future of anti-doping and other vital issues in sport.
Bring your ideas, solutions and expertise to Play the Game 2019 in Colorado Springs (CO), USA, from 13-16 October.
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’Sometimes we fixed more games than we could bet’
16.08.2019 /In an interview with Play the Game, a former match-fixer tells how criminal syndicates are still manipulating sports results despite initiatives against it. The whole approach against it could be wrong, Declan Hill reports. > -
Play the Game receives a positive evaluation of the NSGO project
15.08.2019 /The Erasmus+ supported NSGO project scores 87 out of 100 possible points in an evaluation carried out by the EU’s funding agency. > -
In the wake of the USA Gymnastics scandal, new bill proposal sparks debate on sport's autonomy
13.08.2019 /The investigators behind a new report on USA Gymnastics scandal proposes a new bill that challenges the autonomy of sport. > -
Harmonious development of humankind: It's time to walk the talk!
08.08.2019 /Sport must actively avoid harm and improve the human rights situation wherever it is linked to risks and abuses. Sylvia Schenk writes on the higher expectations that sports organisations meet. > -
'Bad for Fukushima, bad for democracy'
07.08.2019 /One year before the opening of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo there is considerable resistance to the Games that critics fear will remove focus from the Fukushima disaster and undermine democratic values. > -
‘WADA and CAS should be independent of both sport and politics’
02.08.2019 /Interview: According to the new iNADO chairman, the powers of sport leaders and politicians in WADA are still causing suspicion of conflicts of interest. He calls for a separation of powers. > -
Children’s rights – the next big issue for sport?
22.07.2019 /In a comment piece, three members of the Play the Game staff argue that children’s rights should be of more concern to sport. > -
Programme overview and more speakers ready for Play the Game 2019
05.07.2019 /A tentative schedule showing the sessions for Play the Game 2019 is now ready as new speakers join. Early bird deadline extended. >