Sports policy

The Geopolitical Strategy Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Investments: Goals, Impact, and Gulf State Dynamics

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The Geopolitical Strategy Behind Saudi Arabia’s Sports Investments: Goals, Impact, and Gulf State Dynamics

Saudi Arabia has been criticized internationally for its human rights violations, such as the imprisonment of political opponents. Nevertheless, the kingdom has established itself as a sponsor in sport and is investing massively in various sectors, especially football. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to diversify his country’s economy and rise politically internationally. It can … Read more

Preventive Work of Sport: Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner Calls for More Young People to Engage in Sports

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Berlin (dpa) – The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, has appreciated the preventive work of sport. “If we can get more children and young people to do sports, there would be no outbreaks of violence like last New Year’s Eve because sport conveys respect and discipline,” said the CDU politician at the summer reception … Read more

ARD documentary about eating disorders in sports: looking helps – sport

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Former gymnast Kim Bui has made it her mission to raise awareness about eating disorders in sports. That cannot be overestimated. Because the signs are often overlooked or ignored. comment by Barbara Klimke She no longer has a scale in her house today. Because Kim Bui had climbed on the scales for years, before every … Read more

Shocking statements by an Iranian athlete: “We are all afraid” – the silence of sport on Iran

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Status: 05.02.2023 8:19 p.m An Iranian athlete reports anonymously from his country on the protest movement and its consequences. His shocking statements make it clear that a discussion about red lines for sports associations is overdue. When Ahmad talks about sport in his home country, resignation resonates in his voice. “For us athletes, it’s kind … Read more

Debate on funds and medals – Sport

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Gina Lückenkemper’s severe criticism of sports activities funding brought about a sensation after the Planet Championships in Athletics. The Athleten Deutschland association is now calling for a fundamental discussion on the that means and goal of top-stage activity, which should critically study the “a lot more income, additional medals” theory. “Why is it worthy of … Read more

Sports boycott costs prestige – and possibly billions

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Düsseldorf At the end of February, Russia’s national ice hockey team will play for victory in the final of the Olympic tournament. But against Finland nothing will come of the hoped-for defense of the gold medal. Four years earlier in South Korea, the troupe around the superstar Alexander Ovechkin, who plays in the USA, had … Read more

Sports policy: European football leagues exclude Russia

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The Union of European Football Leagues has excluded the Russian Premier League and the National League because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the interest group announced on Friday evening, the twelve-member board of directors justified the decision with “the currently extraordinary and tragic circumstances”. The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) sees itself … Read more

Gianni Infantino: Between Doha, Delaware and Moscow – Sport

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In Switzerland, Gianni Infantino has trouble with the judiciary – now the head of Fifa and his family live in Qatar. And who says that the world association has to stay in Zurich? About possible relocation plans and what could be behind them. – from Thomas Kistner Gianni Infantino, the president of the world football … Read more

Sports politicians: equal treatment in 3G opening of stadiums – football

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Before the start of the Bundesliga, the emotional 3G debate will also continue over the access rights of fans in the football stadiums. Sports politicians demand that vaccinated, recovered or negative tested viewers must be treated equally when entering. Berlin (dpa) – Sports politicians from the government and the opposition have spoken out in favor … Read more

Sport – DOSB: Corona resolutions for sport “severe setback” – sport

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March 23, 2021, 11:50 p.m. Sport:DOSB: Corona resolutions for sport “severe setback” Open detailed view—Relaxation for amateur sport stopped: Angela Merkel and Markus Söder after the negotiations. Photo: Michael Kappeler / dpa / Pool / dpa (Photo: dpa) — Directly from the dpa news channel Frankfurt / Main (dpa) – The German Olympic Sports Confederation … Read more