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The article discusses the role of sport in creating a culture of respect and addressing violence against women. It highlights the gender inequalities that exist in the sports industry and the impact of rigid gender norms on fueling violence. The article also mentions the efforts made by sports codes and teams to address abusive behavior and promote education. However, it argues that more needs to be done, including actively dishonoring men who have abused women and implementing stricter consequences for abusers. The article calls for a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and the inclusion of fans in accountability measures. [Extracted from the article]

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has faced criticism and accusations of a cover-up after it was revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned drug in early 2021 but were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games without sanction. WADA has defended its actions, stating that it was not responsible for making the details of the failed tests public, as that was the responsibility of the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA). WADA conducted its own investigations and determined that there was no concrete evidence to disprove the possibility of accidental contamination. However, the accusations against China have been fueled by political tensions between China and the US, and the media coverage has raised false hopes of medal redistribution for other athletes. WADA finds itself caught in the crossfire of the geopolitical struggle between a rising China and US dominance. [Extracted from the article]

Venture capitalists are considering funding an "Enhanced Games" concept that would allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without restrictions. The argument in favor of this concept claims that the current system is dishonest and ineffective, and athletes should be able to make their own decisions about enhancing their bodies. However, experts in sport management and integrity have concerns about the potential harm to athletes and the damage to the integrity of sport. They argue that the Enhanced Games would exacerbate existing inequalities and challenge the essence of what sport should be about. [Extracted from the article]

Pay disputes in women's football The most vulnerable athletes are those who are not paid a fair wage or in a timely manner. For this year's World Cup, several members of the Nigerian women's team, the Super Falcons, were contemplating a boycott of their first match due to a pay dispute. There was some progress at this year's World Cup, though, with FIFA agreeing to pay all players at least US$30,000 individually. [Extracted from the article]

EPO stands for erythropoietin, which occurs naturally in the body.It's secreted in the kidney, and stimulates red blood cell productionin bone marrow. While there have been studies on the effect of ethnicity in patientsreceiving synthetic EPO treatment, it's not known whether there areethnic variations in EPO production among elite athletes. Bol's team believes this is evidence the athlete may have naturallyoccurring high levels of EPO, which may have been wronglyinterpreted as synthetic EPO. [Extracted from the article]