FIBA, McLaren come under fire from human rights group for “critical gaps” in investigation into Mali Basketball Federation

The Sport and Rights Alliance said “The failures in the McLaren investigation’s protection measures are symptomatic of foundational flaws in FIBA’s governance, structure and responsibilities to basketball players.”
FIBA, McLaren come under fire from human rights group for “critical gaps” in investigation into Mali Basketball Federation

McLaren report to FIBA confirms abuses in the Mali women’s basketball program

The investigation could not “independently verify” allegations against FIBA president Hamane Niang, who has resumed his duties after stepping aside during the probe.
McLaren report to FIBA confirms abuses in the Mali women’s basketball program

Media Watch: New Cost Concerns for Tokyo 2020

Also: The case for and against a potential Beijing 2022 boycott; India puts Tokyo 2020 athletes high on vaccination list
Media Watch: New Cost Concerns for Tokyo 2020

Latvia Going Solo for Ice Hockey World Championship

(ATR) The International Ice Hockey Federation Council decides to keep the tournament in one city, given the pandemic. 
Latvia Going Solo for Ice Hockey World Championship

FIFA: Not One Candidate Pledges Adequate Steps to Prevent Human Rights Abuse and Corruption

“Let’s be clear. There is no time to waste in taking action to prevent human rights abuses linked to the World Cups in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022” – Sylvia Schenk, Transparency International Germany
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Press Release -- Azerbaijan: Free Prisoners Before Baku Games

Rights abuses may taint the first European Games unless the European Olympic Committees and key National Olympic Committees urge the Azerbaijani government to release unjustly imprisoned journalists and activists, the Sport and Rights Alliance said today.
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UN "Concerned" Over Brazil; Rugby Returns to Tokyo; Bulgarian President, Wrestling

(ATR) Working Group on Arbitration Detention inspects Brazilian justice system ... Tokyo 2020 touts HSBC Seven World Series ... President of Bulgaria critical of IOC ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
UN "Concerned" Over Brazil; Rugby Returns to Tokyo; Bulgarian President, Wrestling