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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 1d

Coca-Cola said no more Coke in Russia, but by backing an IPC that’s reserving Russia & Belarus, their sponsorship is refreshing Putin’s agenda.

#standwithukraine

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 5d

📢 AB InBev, you promised to leave Russia.

🍺 But sponsoring the International Paralympic Committee that readmits Russia & Belarus is still filling Putin’s glass.

#standwithukraine @paralympics.org

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 8d

Global Athlete and FairSport have worked in partnership since 2019 to challenge abuse, demand integrity & defend athlete rights.

📖Today, we release Five Years of Partnership: a chronicle of our relentless pursuit for an athlete-centred sporting world.

bit.ly/fyps19

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 10d

The @paralympics.org have reinstated Russia and Belarus, choosing to favor aggressors over the athletes they serve.

Our statement below ⬇️

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Aug 28

We join our colleagues at the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation in calling for immediate action on the disappearance of human rights and athlete safety advocate Anatol Kotau who is currently listed on Russian & Belarusian wanted registers.

bit.ly/bmak8

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jul 17

Over 440 international fencers from 40 countries call on the FIE to reverse its decision to reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes and resume thorough checks of athletes applying for AIN status.

Full Letter: bit.ly/fie25440

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jul 8

The FIE has ended independent checks of neutral athletes and instead requesting these Russian and Belarusian athletes to sign an oath that they support peace and do not support Russia’s war in Ukraine.
www.thesportsexaminer.com/fencing-inte...

FENCING: International federation ends independent checks of “neutral” athletes, requires only a written promise now by Russians and Belarusians - The Sports Examiner

FENCING: International federation ends independent checks of “neutral” athletes, requires only a written promise now by Russians and Belarusians - The Sports Examiner - Your all-in-one coverage of Oly...

www.thesportsexaminer.com

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jun 23

LET’S MOVE? Let’s move forward on athletes’ rights.

On the eve of new presidential era for the Olympics, we’re looking forward to seeing the evolution of human rights for athletes: compensation, protection, and freedom of association and expression.

#letsmove #olympicday

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jun 8

And now it’s time for the Olympics to follow suit.

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jun 8

“The House settlement will pay…a whopping $2.8 billion in backpay from (NIL) compensation. Even more groundbreaking, the settlement paves the way for schools, for the first time ever, to directly compensate athletes” @rossdellenger.bsky.social @ncaa.bsky.social

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Jun 8

“The House settlement will pay…a whopping $2.8 billion in backpay from (NIL) compensation. Even more groundbreaking, the settlement paves the way for schools, for the first time ever, to directly compensate athletes” @rossdellenger.bsky.social @ncaa.bsky.social

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · May 8

“A federal judge has ruled that the men’s professional tennis tour cannot retaliate against players who join an ongoing lawsuit against it, nor against players who consider joining the lawsuit.” @mattfutterman.bsky.social @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

Judge rules ATP Tour cannot retaliate against players who join PTPA tennis lawsuit

www.nytimes.com

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Apr 21

"The SIA's role is to protect clean sport and to ensure a level playing field. One must ask why they have not taken a leadership position in demanding transparency from WADA and @worldaquatics.bsky.social by releasing all files." @robkoehler.bsky.social @couriermail.bsky.social

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Apr 21

"It is also extremely disappointing Sport Integrity Australia has remained silent throughout this process when 25 Australian swimmers have been directly impacted due to the lack of due process" @robkoehler.bsky.social @couriermail.bsky.social
couriermail.com.au/sport/austra...

couriermail.com.au

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Apr 21

“In fact, the Cottier report commissioned by WADA explicitly stated that contamination was not proven and intentional use could not be ruled out.”
@robkoehler.bsky.social @couriermail.bsky.social @worldaquatics.bsky.social

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Apr 21

"while the global regulator & World Aquatics may have hoped this issue would vanish... the continued attention, questions & concerns from the sporting world highlight the severity of the breach of rules" @robkoehler.bsky.social @couriermail.bsky.social
couriermail.com.au/sport/doping...

couriermail.com.au

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Apr 16

“Members of Congress are pushing for a showdown with the World Anti-Doping Agency… (they) say WADA must choose: commit to greater transparency or say goodbye to U.S. dues payments.” @tjquinn.bsky.social
@mikerothstein.bsky.social @espntr.bsky.social

www.espn.com/olympics/sto...

Congress escalates doping clash with WADA

Outrage lingers on Capitol Hill over swimmers testing positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics

www.espn.com

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚨 “The initiation of legal actions represents a crucial & necessary step toward building a future where pro. tennis finally implements accountability & the systemic reform that players vehemently desire, prioritizing the health, safety, & rights of the players…”@ptpaplayers 11/11

Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

7️⃣ Violating Privacy Rights: “Players are subjected to invasive searches of personal devices, random middle-of-the-night drug tests, and interrogations without legal representation.” @ptpaplayers 10/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

6️⃣ Exploiting Players Financially: “Players are forced to sign over their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for zero compensation, allowing governing bodies to profit from their identities while preventing them from securing certain independent sponsorships” @ptpaplayers 9/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

5️⃣ Disregard for Players: “Last year alone, players were forced to compete in 100-degree heat, endure matches that ended at 3 AM, & play with different and injury-inducing tennis balls depending on the week, leading to chronic wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.” @ptpaplayers 8/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

4️⃣ Forcing an Unsustainable Schedule: “The professional tennis season stretches 11 months of the year, leaving little to no room for players to rest and recover.” @ptpaplayers 7/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

3️⃣ Ranking Points Mandates: “Defendants impose a draconian system… that dictate which tournaments players can compete in, how much compensation they earn, & whether they receive certain sponsorship opportunities (… this funnels) players away from any alternative events” 6/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

2️⃣ Fixed Prize Money & Player Earnings: “Defendants collude to cap the prize money that tournaments award and limit players’ ability to earn money off the court, rather than allowing a free market to dictate the amounts that players earn.” @ptpaplayers 5/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

1️⃣ Agreements to suppress competition: “These illegal restraints enable the cartel to pay artificially low compensation to professional tennis players, eliminate competition amongst themselves, and prevent any potential competitors from entering the market” @ptpaplayers 4/11

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · Mar 18

The statement shared by @ptpaplayers outlines 7 areas where the “ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA operate as a cartel” which exploits athletes’ rights and safety … ⬇️ 3/11

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