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World swimming body FINA to establish integrity unit
World swimming governing body FINA has announced a series of operational reforms plans including creating a new integrity unit, enhanced management of events and better promotion of…
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Australian Government declares its support for legally binding global plastics treaty
The Australian Government has called for an international global agreement on marine plastic pollution with its declaration of support for a legally binding global plastics treaty welcomed…
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Australian sports bookmaker fined $60,000 for illegal gambling ads
An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW has resulted in Australian-owned Merlehan Bookmaking Pty Ltd, trading as TopSport, being fined $60,000 in the courts this week for posting…
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ASTM International Standard for inflatable attractions to be adopted into 2024 International Fire Code
An ASTM International standard practice for inflatable amusement devices, published by the amusement rides and devices committee (F24), will be adopted into the 2024 International Fire Code…
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Brisbane Olympic bid secures 72 of IOC member’s 77 votes for 2032 Games hosting
The vote by members of the International Olympic Committee to elect Brisbane 2032 as host of the Games of the XXXV Olympiad saw the bid receive 72 yes and five no votes from 77 valid votes…
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New Centre for Sport and Human Rights looks to address global sport’s human rights crisis
A new global body that aims to ensure all stakeholders in sport have their human rights respected, protected and promoted has been established. Granted the status of being an independent…
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27 officials punished over Chinese cross-country marathon event at which 21 people died
China authorities have reportedly punished 27 government officials deemed responsible for the deaths of 21 people during a mountain marathon cross-country race last month. The deaths…
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Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child’s death
Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old child. The…
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