The president of the RFEF inaugurates a historic conference on freedom of speech in football and expresses his desire for the new disciplinary regulations to be "exemplary."

“We stand by athletes who stand up for human rights”: World Players Association

Please see reaction below from the World Players Association on the IOC's review of rule 50 of the Olympic Charter.

IOC EB receives interim reports on NOC of Belarus and IWF

During its virtual meeting, the EB followed up on its decision from 7 October 2020 to strengthen its investigation into the compliance of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Republic of Belarus with the Olympic Charter.

EU Athletes supports Belarusian athletes and calls for the release of Yelena Leuchanka

EU Athletes share serious concerns expressed by the international community regarding the situation in Belarus. We stand in solidarity with nearly 700 athletes and other persons from Belarusian sport who have called for, among others, new elections, end to police violence and assistance to all victims of illegal actions of the regime in their open letter[1]. The Free Union of Athletes has become a source of inspiration for the protests, despite the risks for their profesional and personal situations and safety.

FINA announces ban on athlete protests on podium and pool deck at Tokyo Olympics

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has confirmed that all athlete protests are banned from the podium and pool deck during the Tokyo Olympics.

USA Gymnastics allows protests from athletes as part of new bill of rights

IOC must join with Belarusian athletes to ensure human rights and sport are protected

Arrests, threats and dismissals amount to ongoing violations of the Olympic Charter by Belarusian President, who also heads the National Olympic Committee, along with his son