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New Post: Akufo-Addo Sacks NSA Director General Following CAF’s withdrawal of Baba Yara License - https://lnkd.in/e6JB3Mxu Sacks NSA Director General Following CAF’s withdrawal of Baba Yara Licensehttps://lnkd.in/e3Y3et_k, Ghana//-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect. Sacked NSA boss Accra, Ghana//-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect. The decision reportedly follows CAF's withdrawal of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium licence from hosting International matches. On Monday, JoySports gathered that President Akufo-Addo ordered the sacking of individuals responsible for renting out the Baba Yara Stadium for a church programme for six days before the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola. The President also reportedly told the Sports Minister he would be held responsible if Ghana played any of its home matches outside of this country. The Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, through his Chief Director, William Kartay Caesar, queried Mr Numekevor, demanding that he explain wh y  he should not penalised for leading an authority which has embarrassed the office of the president and the country at large. Mr Numekevor had Wednesday, September 18, 2024, to respond to the query, but President Akufo-Addo, who appears dissatisfied with the state of sports infrastructure under the NSA's leadership, relieved him of his duty Tuesday afternoon, JoySports sources revealed. Before his dismissal, he had closed down Baba Yara, Accra, and Cape Coast stadia for maintenance. It was in response to growing concerns about the bad nature of the facilities. CAF recommended reconstruction of the Baba Yara pitch and noted the poor state of the Accra and Cape Coast Sports stadium   I  n a letter to the Ghana Football Association on September 10. Ghana FA was directed to choose an approved venue outside Ghana to host Sudan on matchday 3 in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana is currently considering Togo if the country is unable to convince any of its facilities to host Sudan. Dr Dodzie Numekevor has been serving as interim Director General of the NSA since 26 February 2024, after taking over from Professor Peter Twumasi, who held the position for six years. MyjoyonlineMASAHUDU ANKIILUAfrican Eye ReportAkufo-Addo Sacks NSA Director General Following CAF’s withdrawal of Baba Yara Licensehttps://lnkd.in/etSqAt-u

Russia’s top sports official expects 2024 BRICS Games to ignite national spirit The 2024 BRICS Games will be hosted by Kazan on June 12-23 and will feature events in 25 different sports MOSCOW/ The upcoming BRICS Games in Russia will be a source of pride for the country, Russian Foreign Minister Oleg Matytsin said on Monday. "The capital of Tatarstan has extensive experience in holding sporting events at the international and all-Russian level, as most recently Kazan successfully hosted the first-ever ‘Games of the Future’ competition," the Russian sports minister stated. "The upcoming BRICS Games mark a big date on the sports calendar, so meticulous work is underway with all sports federations to prepare the national teams for this tournament," Matytsin continued. "This year Russia is chairing the BRICS organization, which gives it a special responsibility regarding the arrival of high-ranking officials," he said. "The BRICS Games will undoubtedly be a source of pride." 2024 BRICS Games The 2024 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Games will be hosted by Kazan on June 12-23 and will feature events in 25 different sports. In mid-May 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to submit proposals for organizing and holding the 2024 BRICS Games in Russia. Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin emphasized earlier that the BRICS Games are not meant to rival any other competitions and will not interfere with the international sports calendar. #business #finance #financialservices

#NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Outlines Strategic Vision For Nigerian Sports Sector The National #Sports Commission (NSC) has outlined an ambitious agenda aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s sports sector. Chairman #ShehuDikko emphasised his commitment to creating a structural framework that would enable the NSC to implement comprehensive policies and strategies for sustainable growth and success within the industry. Dikko conveyed his vision of greater private sector involvement, highlighting the importance of fostering investment in talent production and infrastructure development. He expressed optimism that private enterprises could play a pivotal role in enhancing Nigeria’s sporting landscape. In terms of strengthening the internal framework, Dikko stressed the need for extensive restructuring and capacity building within the nation’s sports federations. This would involve engaging competent personnel and forming strategic partnerships to achieve optimal performance across all levels of the sports sector. https://lnkd.in/d9gf5i8C

If you have followed the developments around sports governance in the country, it would be easy to see that new legislation may actually work in the National Sports Federations’ favour. #Governance #Sports #India https://lnkd.in/datvADEy

⚡ New Regulation for Sports Federations - The Regulation on Sports Federations prepared by the Ministry of Youth and Sports came into force after being published in today's Official Gazette.

At least nobody can accuse Asia’s soccer authorities of failing to sweat the small stuff. It would be easy to overlook the little things, after all, when their job is to nurture and promote the most popular sport on the planet for the benefit of almost five billion people spread across a third of the world’s landmass. In many ways, then, it is admirable that the Asian Football Confederation (A.F.C.) can still find the time to dictate precisely which water bottles, with which labels, fans should be allowed to carry into stadiums. That kind of attention to detail should reassure you that soccer’s future — from Beirut to Beijing, and Ulaanbaatar to Hobart — is in safe hands. Unfortunately, that is not quite the picture that emerges from a report, commissioned by soccer’s global players’ union, FIFPro, assessing the benefits and shortcomings of Asia’s most prestigious club competition, the Asian Champions League. Instead, the report documents a tournament that acts as an almost perfect microcosm of soccer’s general direction across the globe. There is plenty of the sort of officious nit-picking beloved of sports authorities. As well as addressing the crucial issue of water bottles, the A.F.C.’s “clean stadium” requirements — the rules that decree that arenas for Champions League games must be free of nonapproved advertising — take on pressing matters like the logos on backpacks and the branding on bottle caps. The A.F.C. appears to be far less concerned with whether the tournament actually works for the clubs involved. According to estimates from two competing teams, enforcing the clean stadium rules alone costs $50,000 a game. Traveling for away matches is even more expensive. In Europe, teams habitually travel first class — for what, in the report, is described as “high performance purposes,” a logic that sadly does not apply to journalists at The New York Times — but the sheer geography of Asia means that is not an option. The average distance traveled for a road game in the Asian Champions League is about 2,300 miles. That makes even flying economy notably burdensome: One Australian team reported that it had spent $95,000 to transport and house its players and staff members for a single fixture in Japan, substantially more than the $60,000 subsidy the A.F.C. provides until the later rounds of the competition. That is where some of the 40 clubs to have made the group stage will be able to make up the losses they have accrued along the way. But only some of them: Half of the $15 million prize money is awarded to the eventual winner and runner-up. The losing semifinalists might make $500,000. FIFPro’s findings suggest the bulk of the teams lose significant money just by taking part. “The outcome is that the competition is least affordable for those clubs that are eliminated early, which also tend to be clubs from smaller or less-developed markets,” the report said. Urawa Reds, the

🏆 EU #Sports Policy: Will New Rules Sideline Commercial Sports? At yesterday’s hearing in the European Parliament, Commissioner-designate Glenn Micallef outlined a vision for European sports that emphasizes inclusion, accessibility, and fair competition. However, for commercial sports organizations, some of Micallef’s remarks signal potential concerns over future EU policies, especially regarding professional sports leagues and revenue generation. As Micallef expressed his views on initiatives like the proposed European #football #Superleague, he seemed to lean towards a model prioritizing grassroots and community-based sports. While these values are essential, there are questions around how the EU’s direction may affect the business side of sports—limiting the freedom for commercial organizations to innovate, expand, and maximize their audience reach. For those of us invested in growing Europe’s sports economy, the next steps in EU sports policy will be critical. Balancing accessibility with the commercial needs of sports organizations is key to ensuring a vibrant future for European sports that includes room for growth, investment, and a dynamic fan experience. What do you think? How can commercial and policy interests be aligned to support a thriving sports ecosystem? How can RPP Group help your sport organization reach its goal in a complex EU environment? #EU #SportsPolicy #Commissioner #Football #CommercialSports #InnovationInSports

If you are involved in Canadian sport organizations or federations or just curious about it,this excellent paper by #Carlton prof. #BillCross is for you. Indeed, prof Cross brilliantly analyzes the lake of sufficient #goodgovernance in Canada’s sports industry and gives some insight details. #sportlaw @canadiansportlawassociation https://lnkd.in/eDuYriWJ

Israel Adesanya: How Nigeria’s Sports Leadership Failed the Nation in 2024: Nigeria’s sports scene in 2024 presents a narrative of missed opportunities, administrative failures, and a stark need for reform across… Read More: Israel Adesanya: How Nigeria’s Sports Leadership Failed the Nation in 2024 via #TheCityCeleb

The Greek Constitution Concerning Sport and Sports Federation DIMITRIOS P. PANAGIOTOPOULOS* Sport, as a physical activity outside of the school environment, is consecrated formally as an institution within the Constitution in force, through which citizens participate in sports action as well as in sport. In this work, the field of research is the institutional existence of Sport and the people‘s participation in sports activities. As a social activity forms, this is achieved, under state supervision and protection. The sports reality of the existence of a federation contributes to the determination of its particular nature, as the only supreme authority of a sport, governing all relevant clubs and developing that specific sport. In Greece, the administration controls, according to the law which regulates the operation of sports federations, if their operation is under the Constitution, that constitutes the fundamental state rule on sport. The Greek sports federation presents a particular legal status since it is not only an administrative body but also a legislative and a disciplinary one. Key words: Physical Education, Greek Constitution, physical activity, Lex Sportiva, sports law, institutional autonomy, Sports Legal Order, sports federation, regulations, Sports Disputes, Sports Jurisdiction. (10) (PDF).The Greek Constitution Concerning Sport and Sports Federation. Available from: https://lnkd.in/d2JCEgc4 [accessed Apr 02 2024]. * Professor at the University of Athens, Advocate, Attorney-at-law, President of International Association of Sports Law (IASL).