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Athletes Rights

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sports6 months ago

Caster Semenya Wins Partial Victory in Long Legal Battle Over Sex Eligibility Rules

Caster Semenya, a South African runner and Olympic gold medalist, celebrated a European court ruling that recognized her case as requiring rigorous judicial review, highlighting her fight against policies requiring her to lower testosterone levels to compete in women's sports. The court's decision, which does not change current rules but orders a review, marks a partial victory and underscores ongoing debates about gender, fairness, and human rights in athletics.

sports2 years ago

"President Biden Engages Former College Football Stars in Tackling NCAA Challenges"

President Biden met with former college football players and advocates to discuss the rights and safety of college athletes, including the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The meeting aimed to explore policies that could benefit student-athletes while also being fair and equitable to the NCAA. Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick suggested giving athletes a special status that would allow them to unionize and collectively bargain without being classified as university employees.