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Play the Game 2009 – second call for papers

26 February 2009

After a highly successful opening round for abstract submissions, the Play the Game 2009 programme organisers have decided to open a new call for papers. Academics, journalists, sports practitioners and other sports stakeholders...[more]


Play the Game 2009.


'Whereabouts' rule causes controversy

24 February 2009

The new WADA whereabouts rule requiring athletes to report their whereabouts more comprehensively is proving to be very unpopular. EU is urging WADA to reconsider the rule, UEFA director Platini recommends not to follow the rule...[more]


ADAMS logo (c) WADA. The online system into which athletes report their whereabouts.


IOC ignores own charter

17 February 2009

The IOC charter states that “only sports that adopt and implement the anti-doping code, can be included or remain in the programme.” According to the minutes from a WADA executive board meeting in May 2008, IOC was aware that...[more]


WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency


Abstract submission deadline extended

16 February 2009

In light of the high quality of abstracts and storylines recieved thus far, Play the Game has decided to extend the submission deadline for presentation submissions for our 2009 conference until 31 March 2009, 15:00 CET.[more]




Play the Game 2009 Press Launch: Could match-fixing ruin the beautiful game?

16 February 2009

On Thursday 5 February 2009 journalist and author Dr Declan Hill will explain how match-fixing is threatening to engulf football at the press launch for Play the Game 2009, taking place in London at the Royal Danish Embassy from...[more]




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