News: Legal
Chinese Football Association disqualifies six clubs over financial problems
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has disqualified six clubs from taking part in its professional leagues for the 2021 season, as a result of financial problems. Following years of…
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CAS finds Asian Football Confederation guilty of discrimination, interference and denial of justice
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has found the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) guilty of discrimination against female candidates, third-party interference and denial of…
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Casino operator Crown Resorts under investigation for money laundering
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has revealed it is being investigated for possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The company - which has…
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Les Mills Asia Pacific reveals new training format for instructors
Leading group fitness brand Les Mills Asia Pacific is, for the first time in its history, delivering their Q4 Quarterly Workshops as a blend of in-person workshops and online eWorkshops,…
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Body Fit Training and F45 ramp up legal battle over patents
The legal battle between popular Australian-created functional fitness franchises F45 Training and Body Fit Training has been stepped up as they dispute over business strategies and the use…
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Conservationists alert UNESCO of Australian Government’s move to weaken legal protection for heritage sites
Australian conservation groups have written to the Director-General of UNESCO, warning the international body of “alarming moves by the Australian Government to weaken legal…
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Dubai’s GymNation reaches one million member visits milestone
Dubai fitness facility GymNation has reported reaching its one-million-member visit milestone since opening its first location in the Emirate’s Al Quoz district in July 2018. The one…
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Gold’s Gym acquired by German owners
US-based Gold’s Gym International, which filed for bankruptcy in May, has been acquired by German fitness and lifestyle brand the RSG Group GmbH. Hit hard by the economic shutdown…
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