Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanova risked their lives to expose state-sponsored doping in Russia💊 Their testimonies changed the world of sport – but at great personal cost! In this article, ARD tells a disturbing truth🚩 sportschau.de/stepanovs-cry-…

Australia Accuses Iran of Directing Antisemitic Arson Attacks nytimes.com/2025/08/26/wor… via @NYTimes

New voices confirmed for #ptg2025 💥 5–8 Oct | 📍 Tampere, Finland From anti-doping to governance, human rights and inclusion – join the global conversation on the future of sport. 🔎 Explore the full programme 👇 playthegame.org/conferences/pl…

🚨The programme for Play the Game 2025 is now online! The 14th session of #PTG will include 4 days of knowledge-sharing, networking and presentations from #SRA partners + allies including Human Rights Watch, @ilgaworld, The Army of Survivors, @basketpourtoutes & more ✊ playthegame.org/conferences/pl…

🚨 The #SRA joins Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation in calling on the international sports & human rights community to urgently pay attention to the disappearance of #AnatolKotau, a prominent sports official & long-standing advocate for the rights of Belarusian athletes. ➡️ sportandrightsalliance.org/anatol-kotau-b…

🚨 Volunteers needed for Play the Game 2025! 🚨 We are still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play the Game 2025 in Tampere, Finland (5–8 October 2025). Interested, contact Cecilie Rohde Andersen at [email protected]

More than 300 speakers are ready to share their knowledge and perspectives at #ptg2025❗ 📅 5-8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland Explore the full programme and speaker line-up 👇 playthegame.org/conferences/pl…

How can the EU reform sports governance? Jan Zglinski will join #ptg2025 to address this crucial question. He argues that sport has drifted from values such as democracy & human rights and that the EU is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful reform👇 playthegame.org/news/meet-the-…

🚨 The IOC MEDIA has created a new working group on “Protection of the Female Category.” Unlike other WGs, its members and approach won’t be disclosed – an alarming move that puts the rights and protection of all women at risk.📢 Read our full statement: sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-secre…

In #Morocco, youth street protests continue, condemning government spending on FIFA #WorldCup2030 stadiums and infrastructure over schools+hospitals; video by @HRW:

At #ptg2025 academics and human rights experts argued that the US is using sport to deflect domestic criticism and restrict dissent, urging stronger oversight and ethical standards❌ Read the article👇 playthegame.org/news/sportswas…

🚨 The #SRA’s new report “No One Wants to Talk About It” addresses a complex ethical dilemma: the eligibility of athletes with criminal sexual convictions at the highest levels of sport. Read the full report ⤵️ sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-…

The report addresses a complex ethical dilemma: the participation of athletes with criminal sexual convictions at the highest levels of sport. sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-…

As Network Coordinator @jujuca1987 says, “This is not a simple conversation, but no matter what, we must ensure the voices of those impacted are at the center. We are proud that the Athletes Network has taken a step in that direction.” ✊ sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-…

In collaboration with Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, the study highlights key findings from exploratory desk research and trauma-informed interviews with people impacted by abuse in sport. sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-…

The report concludes that more dialogue, research, and deliberation are urgently needed to support safer environments at mega sporting events that prioritize safeguarding and acknowledge the needs of impacted people. sportandrightsalliance.org/new-report-no-…

Our director Andrea Florence & #AthletesNetwork Advisory Council member Ahmar Abdoulaye MAIGA presenting today at #PTG2025 on the need for institutional courage & reporting mechanisms, and support for whistleblowers still waiting for justice. 📸: Thomas Søndergaard / Play the Game

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📣That’s a wrap! The 14th Play the Game has concluded, after four days of dialogue with over 500 participants on a range of issues affecting global sport. #PTG2025 Joanna Maranhão

It's a wrap!💥🙏 After an inspiring week filled with debate, insight, and exchange, #ptg2025 has officially come to an end❗ 📸 You can now view and download photos from the conference for personal/editorial use (credit: Thomas Søndergaard)👇 playthegame.org/conferences/pl…