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DOSB vows to change following external review into last months of Hörmann tenure

  • EOC

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has vowed to carry out future work with "fairness, transparency, respect and appreciation" following the publication of an external report into the organisation's culture.

explain the background of any management changes.The Bureau has apologised for the "false suspicions and climate


CANOC President Lewis warns of complacency in fight for gender equality

  • PASO

Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) President Brian Lewis says there is a still a long way to go for gender equality in sport.

Tricia Smith, managing director of Guardian Media Limited Dr Karrian Hepburn-Malcolm, and the Caribbean Climate-Smart


IOC President urges NOCs to consider necessity of events in current economic and climate change crisis

  • Olympics

and consider whether some are "really necessary" due to fears over the world's economic situation and climate

The climate crisis is one such urgent global challenge."

already cut its carbon footprint "significantly" and stressed the need for all Olympic Games to be "climate-positive

showing solidarity, in particular with your fellow NOCs who are threatened in their very existence by the climate


South Korea claims Middle Eastern influence led to Qatar being awarded Asian Cup

  • Football

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has claimed that the "unconventional offensive and support of Middle Eastern countries trying to take the lead in Asian football" influenced the decision to award the 2023 Asian Cup to Qatar.

Emirates.Reuters has reported that next year's tournament is expected to be moved to January 2024 because of climate



Brisbane 2032 President defends role with Saudi Arabia state-owned oil company

  • Brisbane 2032

criticism for sitting on the Board of Directors at Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, with climate

at the same time as heading an Organising Committee for an Olympic Games which has promised to be "climate

operations in the next decade.Appearing at an event organised by the Queensland Media Club, Liveris claimed "climate

Aramco is the world's largest oil company ©Saudi AramcoJason Lyddieth, a Brisbane-based clean energy and climate

added that he wanted Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane to be "as ambitious as they can be for climate

All of the [International Olympic Committee’s] climate positive commitments will be observed."


European Tour Group becomes first professional golf tour to sign Race to Zero climate pledge

  • Golf

commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by becoming a signatory to the United Nations Sports for Climate

a positive long-term impact on the courses, countries and the communities it visits.The Sports for Climate

impact, educating for climate action, promoting sustainable and responsible consumption and advocating

for climate action through communication.Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour Group said

Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, UN sports for climate action lead said: "The Sports for Climate Action Framework

and achieve the ambitious goals we have set for the Sports for Climate Action community."


Calls for cooperation on addressing climate change made at Sport Positive Summit

  • Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) joined other sporting organisations to look at ways to ensure a lower-carbon future when attending the third edition of the Sport Positive Summit.

The impact of climate change on sport was the main topic of discussion at the gathering in English capital

For me, education and particularly climate education for all young people is crucial to empowering and

engaging the next generation of change-makers and decision-makers with what we need to do to mitigate the climate

World Athletics, said more than 70 per cent of athletes were "either concerned or very concerned" about climate

Duffus, senior sustainability manager at the IOC, added: "We must not be competitive when it comes to climate


Save Winter project at 2023 FISU World University Games will set new environmental standards

  • Lake Placid 2023

The 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in Lake Placid will set a new standard for the event in terms of environmental sustainability as part of a Save Winter initiative.

of the competition.With the motto "Together We Can - Save Winter", the initiative plans to provide climate

Everyone who lives, plays and works in a winter community knows that our climate is warming and we’re

Winter, competitions will be held at venues that have shown a commitment to sustainability and combating climate

York to rebuild and modernise the venues used for the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, mitigating climate

universities around the world.These experts will speak on a wide range of topics themed on the intersection of climate


CONMEBOL backs Infantino for re-election as FIFA President

  • Football

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has given its backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign. 

Qatar which has been moved from its traditional slot in the northern hemisphere's summer because of climate


European Equestrian Federation backs study of equine carbon footprint

  • Equestrian

The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) has provided its backing to a study aiming to evaluate the carbon footprint of a horse featuring in elite competition and provide recommendations on ways to create a more sustainable set-up.

The climate emergency is happening now, and we must play our part to reduce carbon emissions and find

Sustainability Working Group with the aim of identifying ways it can assist with the battle against climate


FISU and consultancy group partner to reduce carbon footprint

  • Universiade

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has taken strives to meet its goal to reduce carbon footprint by 50 per cent by 2030 with the help of consultancy group The Shift.

In response to the signing of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework in June, a survey

several bodies to be based in Lausanne ©Getty ImagesFISU is expected to submit its report to the UN Climate

Faced with the current energy, climate and societal challenges, the social and environmental responsibility


Judo for Peace head hopes other federations follow IJF's lead with relief efforts

  • Judo

The International Judo Federation's (IJF) Judo for Peace Commission head director Nicolas Messner wants the initiative to inspire other International Federations to follow suit in launching similar programmes to support those in need amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

We can all one day become a refugee because of conflict, because of climate change, because of social


CNOSF President Henriques delegates responsibilities and "takes a rest" before key meeting

  • Paris 2024

The beleaguered President of the French Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), Brigitte Henriques, has chosen to "take a rest" prior to a potentially critical Board meeting on October 12 and temporarily delegated her responsibilities.

proposal to dismiss him.In the meantime Henriques has called upon the entire organisation to "recreate a climate