February 18, 2021 Han Xiao: “More and more independent athlete groups have emerged, for example, to represent athletes in various sports, whether domestically or internationally.” February 18, 2021 Upon completing his term as Chair of the USOPC Athlete Advisory Committee, Han Xiao put together this commentary on athletes’ commissions. He goes into the positive impacts …
Tag Archives: Athlete Rights
Gymnastics: USA vs. New Zealand
February 18, 2021 The Conversation: “Gymnastics NZ has apologised for past abuses — now it must empower athletes to lead change” This article and report that is linked in the article present a stark contrast between how Gymnastics New Zealand and USA Gymnastics have dealt with allegations of abuse of their respective athletes. In the documentary …
Athletes’ Human Rights
February 17, 2021 Play the Game: “Human rights in sport rises to the top of the agenda in the Council of Europe” This will be an interesting to story to watch as it develops. The rise of human rights with the world of international sports is like the genie that will not go back in …