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European Commission opens investigation into ISU eligibility rules
On 5 October, the European Commission launched a formal antitrust investigation into the International Skating Union (ISU) eligibility rules. ISU rules prevent skaters to take part in events not approved by the ISU, under threat of being permanently banned from competitions such as the Winter Olympics and the World and European Championships.
Read more: European Commission opens investigation into ISU eligibility rules
Sport Intergroup discusses ethics and governance related to international sporting events
The second Sport Intergroup meeting took place at the European Parliament, on 29 September 2015. Gathering several MEPs, representatives of the Sport Movement, experts and stakeholders, this meeting dealt with questions of ethics and good governance in sport organisations with a specific focus on the awarding of major sports events.
Read more: Sport Intergroup discusses ethics and governance related to international sporting events
Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development
Currently, a consortium led by the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES) is carrying out a study on how sport and physical activity can be supported under the EU's Structural Funds is being carried out.
Read more: Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development
EOC representatives nominated for High-Level Groups on Sport
On 11 September, Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport announced the composition of two High-Level Groups on Sport. The Commission had published a call for applications for Sport Diplomacy and Grassroots Sport in mid-June and has now published the list of members.
Read more: EOC representatives nominated for High-Level Groups on Sport
Four new partners join the office (Rugby Europe, ENGSO, LEN and FIFA)
The European Handball Federation (EHF) becomes partner of the office
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) becomes partner of the office
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) becomes partner of the office
The Czech Olympic Committee becomes partner of the office
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 23
The European Basketball Federation (FIBA Europe) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 24
The British Olympic Association (BOA) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 25
The NOC of Portugal becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 26
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