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Women’s sports receive only a fraction of the sponsorships, endorsements, and broadcasting deals seen in men’s sports. But how do we close this gap? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-F9Atx4 #PrimeProgress #WomensSports #GenderEquality #SportsForAll 

Women’s sports receive only a fraction of the sponsorships, endorsements, and broadcasting deals seen in men’s sports. But how do we close this gap? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-F9Atx4 #PrimeProgress #WomensSports #GenderEquality #SportsForAll 

Women’s sports receive only a fraction of the sponsorships, endorsements, and broadcasting deals seen in men’s sports. But how do we close this gap? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGJy7zbU #PrimeProgress #WomensSports #GenderEquality #SportsForAll 

Integrity in Sports: Balancing Inclusivity and Fairness The Olympics not only celebrate athletic excellence but also set standards for sportsmanship and integrity across the globe. The recent controversy at the Paris Olympics, where Angela Carini withdrew from her match against Imane Khelif citing unfairness, raises critical questions about inclusivity and fairness in sports. Such incidents can have long-term impacts on athletes’ morale. It’s essential to address these issues thoughtfully, ensuring the spirit of fair play while promoting inclusivity. Sports have always been a unifying force, inspiring millions. Common phrases like “don’t be a spoil sport” and “that’s the sportsman spirit” remind us of the values we cherish. This incident should never have occurred, but its resolution must be decisive and clear to affirm that the Olympics is still the pinnacle of global sporting events. #IntegrityInSports #Inclusivity #FairCompetition

sportscotland has updated the Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance, with key changes reflecting the latest research advances in sports concussion and its management. https://lnkd.in/eW7azqQS

Reflections on the Recent Incident Involving Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics I feel deeply disappointed by the recent turn of events surrounding Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics. The rules and regulations, combined with the decision made by the concerned authorities, have led to a situation that many, including myself, find hard to accept. It’s disheartening to hear some of the so-called expert opinions suggesting that Vinesh may have fallen short in some way. We must remember the sheer competitiveness of these sports; they demand not just physical prowess but also mental resilience and unwavering dedication. To suggest otherwise is to undermine the true nature of an athlete's journey. Focusing solely on weight as a criterion for disqualification, without considering an athlete's overall performance and potential, seems overly rigid. In such a competitive environment, wouldn’t it be more reasonable to introduce a margin of error, say 3% - 5%, to account for the human factors at play? Disqualifying a deserving candidate based on an absolute value, without room for flexibility, feels unjust and counterproductive. I sincerely hope the authorities will take this incident as an opportunity to reflect and implement meaningful changes that recognize the nuances of athletic performance. In my view, this situation highlights a lack of maturity and humanity in the current regulations, leading to the unfortunate exclusion of a deserving athlete. It is disheartening to see the narrative shift towards questioning Vinesh's abilities and character. This is a moment of collective disappointment for all of us. As a nation, we should stand by Vinesh and show our support. Our united backing could serve as a powerful statement, one that might mean more than any medal could ever signify. What do you think? #SupportVineshPhogat, #FairPlayInSports, #AthleteRights, #OlympicIntegrity, #SportsmanshipMatters, #ChampionSupport

Are sports broadcasters neutral, unbiased voices to the sporting action? The European Championships are not far away. It's 100 days to the Olympics, sport's most iconic event. And it had me thinking about commentary and cheerleading. Should commentators stay neutral? Or would you expect a little bit of jingoism thrown into the mix? When I commentate on the Ryder Cup or Solheim Cup in golf, for example, I wouldn't get more excited for a European win than an American one. I am there to add to the moment. Not add bias. Or cheerlead. Even though, I am broadcasting for UK and Ireland audience on Sky Sports. The same, naturally, if I was broadcasting internationally on the world feed. I think it's different if Paul McGinley or Laura Davies are alongside me in the commentary box. They are clearly invested in the European cause, given their history in playing the event. I rank Barry Davies amongst the doyen of commentators. Yet, when GB won Olympic gold in hockey in the late 1908s, he famously commentated on one of GB's goals with; "Where, oh where, were the Germans? Quite frankly, who cares!" People still remind him about that today. It's iconic. Gary Neville celebrates a United goal in commentary (see photo). It's all part of the persona. To be fair, his obvious joy in a Manchester United goal against Liverpool didn't cross over into his broadcast. He broke it down in a controlled manner. But it's all part of his appeal and his banter with Jamie Carragher. But no one would expect to see Peter Drury acting in a similar vein in the gantry! These incidents are decades apart. So it would be wrong to call it a modern phenom. But as more and more fan you tubers gain notoriety across social media, I would hate to see that cross over into "professional" broadcasting. If you want to cheer, be part of the crowd. If you want to be a broadcaster or a journalist, tell us the story, add to the pictures. What do you think? I genuinley would love to know. #olympics #broadcastcoaching #sportsmedia #europeanchampionships #commentary #sportscommentary #bias #paris2024 #100days

Great to meet the awesome ActiveXchange APAC team and (re)connect with new & past industry leaders in person at the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention. it was a great opportunity to chat about common challenges & opportunities, and the scope for sports & leisure data-intelligence to be deployed to improve outcomes across the industry. 'Working together' was one of the common themes & key learnings from the conference, echoed in case studies from Australia and abroad. A number of use-cases helped to highlight the positive results or immediate need for organisations to consider new approaches and or collaborations for long term benefit. The better organisations can 'join the dots', (and the data!) in a cohesive way, especially in the changing landscape with economic headwinds, the better the industry can meet consumer expectations and the better the results.  

The Olympics, which recently concluded in Paris, are one of the most anticipated and followed global events, with millions of viewers tuning in from every corner of the planet. However, beyond the athletic competitions, this event offers a unique opportunity to analyse the role of political communication in such a vast and diverse context. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/dg2RcUee #Olympics #politicalcommunication

Case Study Wednesday #5: Sports Pittsburgh Sports Pittsburgh hosts tons of sports tourists every year, but lacked clear ways to capture data about them. Our innovative partnership now allows them to directly track attendees and get them back for more tournaments. Big thanks to Jennifer Hawkins and her team for making this partnership such a success. Jennifer is leading the sports tourism industry into the future. If you're interested in learning more about how we can help your destination or just want to dive deeper into the kinds of data we helped Sports Pittsburgh capture. Let's chat! #sportstourism #youthsports #sportsdata #tourismdata #Pittsburgh