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.”
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 ...
