Voice, Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Belarus, Human Rights March 28, 2023

300+ of International Fencers Call on the IOC & FIE to Uphold the Ban of Russia & Belarus

OPEN LETTER Over 300 International Fencers Call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to…

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Protection, Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Press Releases, Human Rights October 19, 2022

Rekabi case: Ensure athlete’s safety and impose sanctions

Athleten Deutschland calls on the IOC and world sport to stand up for the freedom and safety of Elnaz Rekabi…

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Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Press Releases January 20, 2022

The IOC Must Distance Itself from Open Threat and Protect Athletes’ Freedom of Expression

Berlin, January 20, 2022. According to the Washington Post, a member of the Chinese organizing committee has threatened foreign athletes…

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Protection, Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Press Releases July 22, 2021

Rule 50: Response to Permission to Promote Diversity and Tolerance on the Field of Play

Berlin, July 22, 2021. Athleten Deutschland is pleased for Nike Lorenz, captain of the German national field hockey team, who…

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Protection, Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Press Releases April 22, 2021

Response to the Recommendations on the Revision of Rule 50

The recommendations to revise Rule 50 miss the core problem of the blanket restriction of freedom of expression. In the…

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Protection, Freedom of Speech of Athletes, Press Releases June 11, 2020

Statement on the Revision of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter 

Berlin, June 11, 2020. Athleten Deutschland welcomes Thomas Bach’s initiative to review Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter including the…

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