Tag Archives: Sustainability

Paris Olympics & Paralympics – Part 1: Pre-Games Spotlight

By Henry Goldschmidt on Posted in Anti-doping, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Eligibility, Governance, Olympics, Rules and regulations, Sports Policy
The cloud of Covid-19 (which loomed so large over Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022) has thankfully dissipated, but the lead up to the 2024 Olympiad in Paris (the “Paris Games”) has nevertheless been punctuated by logistical and legal challenges.  Hosting the world’s largest multi-sport international event – attended by thousands of participants, support personnel, officials, … Continue Reading

Sport and Sustainability to the Extreme

By Katie Smith on Posted in Technology, Technology in Sport
Last week, the Champions for Earth movement sent an open letter co-signed by hundreds of GB Olympians and Paralympians to the Prime Minister urging a ‘Green approach’ to recovery from the pandemic.  The letter highlights the role that sport can play in influencing global issues:  “We can sit timidly in the pack, pretending that we … Continue Reading

Update: Racing 92 and Stade Français merger is OFF. But what did the proposal say about the finances of European club rugby?

By Squire Patton Boggs on Posted in Rugby
On Friday 17 March 2017, Sports Shorts posted about the unlikely proposed merger of two of France’s largest and most prestigious club rugby sides: Racing 92 and Stade Français.  The announcement, made by the Racing 92 Chief, Jacky Lorenzetti and the Stade Français President, Thomas Savare, on 13 March 2017 sent shockwaves through the rugby … Continue Reading
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