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Dvorkovich suspends FIDE powers after EU sanctions as Anand takes charge before elections in Samarkand

See why Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his presidential powers at FIDE after European Union sanctions, how Viswanathan Anand assumed temporary leadership, what the change means for the federation's operations and the elections in Samarkand, and how it affects a possible new-term bid

26.07.2026

Sports

Infantino set for near-certain FIFA re-election despite boos, Trump ties and mounting governance criticism

Discover why Gianni Infantino enters the FIFA presidential election on 18 March 2027 with support from more than 200 associations. Despite boos after the World Cup final and criticism of his close relationship with Donald Trump, no serious challenger has emerged and he could remain in office until 2031

23.07.2026

Sports

WKF suspends Karate South Africa leadership amid governance, finance and athlete protection investigation

See why the World Karate Federation suspended Karate South Africa's entire executive board, who is running the body during the inquiry, and how disputes over finances, governance and authority could affect athletes, clubs, international entries and future elections

13.07.2026

Sports

Somalia sports governance crisis deepens as ministry and Olympic committee clash over control and athletes

Follow the growing dispute between Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the national Olympic committee as it becomes a test of state oversight versus sporting autonomy, with athlete preparations, funding and international participation increasingly at risk

13.07.2026

Sports

FIFA suspends Nepal Football Association over dispute with National Sports Council and ANFA governance

FIFA has suspended the Nepal Football Association over alleged third-party interference in ANFA affairs, leaving Nepal’s national teams and clubs barred from FIFA and AFC competitions and cut off from development programmes until the governance dispute is resolved

26.06.2026

Sports

UCI stays among ASOIF’s top-ranked bodies again in global governance review of Summer Olympic federations

The UCI has again been placed in the top A1 group in ASOIF’s sixth governance review of Summer Olympic federations. With 225 out of 240 points, cycling’s global governing body confirmed its place among the best-rated sports institutions worldwide, with progress highlighted in transparency, integrity and sustainability

23.06.2026

Sports

Leaked audio and IWF election doubts intensify pressure on Mohammed Jalood and global weightlifting governance

A leaked audio recording has reopened questions about election integrity inside the International Weightlifting Federation. Mohammed Jalood faces renewed pressure as officials and observers seek clarity on claims involving political support, appointments and paid roles within the IWF, a sport preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 cycle

22.06.2026

Sports

Urs Lehmann returns to FIS as interim secretary general amid major winter sports governance reform

Urs Lehmann will serve as interim FIS secretary general until March 2027 as new president Alexander Ospelt begins a wider review of executive leadership, federation finances and the search process for a permanent administrative head in global skiing and snowboarding

21.06.2026

Sports

British Gymnastics to replace abuse complaints process after criticism from gymnasts and parents

British Gymnastics will replace the independent complaints process created after abuse allegations in the sport. Gymnasts and parents say the system was slow, flawed and retraumatising, while the governing body promises a fairer model focused on athlete welfare

26.05.2026

Sports

Asian Weightlifting Federation revolt over new constitution before Gandhinagar championship

The Asian Weightlifting Federation is facing a governance dispute in Gandhinagar as delegates discuss a proposed new constitution during the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships. Some member federations have raised concerns over procedures, elections and power balance, putting continental leadership under renewed scrutiny

12.05.2026

Sports

FIE under pressure from athletes and coaches over world fencing governance and neutral competitors row

The International Fencing Federation has rejected claims of a confidence crisis after an open letter from nearly 3000 athletes and coaches. The dispute focuses on FIE governance, neutral competitors, Alisher Usmanov’s role, World Cup postponements, video rights, eligibility checks and calls for an independent review

12.05.2026

Sports

ITTF in London adopted a new constitution after tensions and disputed elections in the leadership of world table tennis

Find out why the ITTF decision in London is important for the future of world table tennis. In the year of its centenary, the federation adopted a new constitution after disputed elections and months of institutional tensions, with announcements of clearer rules on voting, oversight, the composition of bodies, integrity and more responsible governance of the global sport in the new period.

06.05.2026

Sports Governance

Articles with this tag

Dvorkovich suspends FIDE powers after EU sanctions as Anand takes charge before elections in Samarkand

Infantino set for near-certain FIFA re-election despite boos, Trump ties and mounting governance criticism

WKF suspends Karate South Africa leadership amid governance, finance and athlete protection investigation

Somalia sports governance crisis deepens as ministry and Olympic committee clash over control and athletes

FIFA suspends Nepal Football Association over dispute with National Sports Council and ANFA governance

UCI stays among ASOIF’s top-ranked bodies again in global governance review of Summer Olympic federations

Leaked audio and IWF election doubts intensify pressure on Mohammed Jalood and global weightlifting governance

Urs Lehmann returns to FIS as interim secretary general amid major winter sports governance reform

British Gymnastics to replace abuse complaints process after criticism from gymnasts and parents

Asian Weightlifting Federation revolt over new constitution before Gandhinagar championship

FIE under pressure from athletes and coaches over world fencing governance and neutral competitors row

ITTF in London adopted a new constitution after tensions and disputed elections in the leadership of world table tennis

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