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Elite female athletes – competing for maternity rights on the largest playing fields
Posted: 29/09/2023
The rise in the popularity of women’s sport has brought into sharp focus the lack of pregnancy/maternity rights and support for female athletes. Nike faced widespread criticism in 2020 when one of the most decorated runners of all time, Allyson Felix, revealed that during a 2018 contract renegotiation the brand, as her sponsor......>>
Life of a female athlete: raising a child whilst competing
Posted: 19/09/2023
The role of a parent and professional athlete bring different, and often competing, demands. For female athletes who choose to have a family, the transition to motherhood can be tough. This article takes a look at some of the key ways in which female athletes can protect themselves and their families throughout their career, and highlights......>>
Safeguarding of athletes – lessons to be learned from the education sector
Posted: 22/08/2023
The government has announced that the ‘positions of trust’ definition within the Sexual Offences Act 2003 will be extended to include those involved in sports coaching alongside those already covered, such as teachers. Given this development, are there other regulations, guidance or best practice which apply to teachers......>>
How sport is missing a trick for female athletes
Posted: 16/08/2023
Some 860,000 fewer girls than boys play team sport in England, more than the combined capacity of all 20 Premier League football stadiums, according to a recent survey from the charity Women in Sport. It found that 22% fewer girls than boys play team sport, with 61% of teenage girls saying that they feel judged when participating.......>>
NFTs: opportunities and challenges in the esports, streaming, and gaming sectors
Posted: 03/08/2023
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have opened new opportunities in the esports, streaming and gaming sectors in creating fresh ways for fans, players, and teams to engage with esports athletes, teams, and competitions. NFTs are not new, but they are raising new legal and regulatory issues. This article will take a closer look at some of the questions......>>

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