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Sound governance at the IOC? 😉 It is a very wise decision by IOC current head Thomas Bach to reject a third mandate and announce he’ll be stepping down in June 2025. Putting a cap on the number of mandates one can serve on a board ( or elsewhere like any elected position ) is a very sound practice in terms of governance. There should never be such things as “President for life”… it always smells of dictatorship, cronyism and problematic governance eventually. We’ve already seen that in many sports organisations (FIFA, UEFA,…) , in public companies and of course the world of politics is full of dramatic examples. Best practice is capping the number of mandates and 2 mandates or 10 years on the job seems to me the maximum we should accept. What’s your take? 🤔

NO ICC T20 WARM-UP MATCH FOR ST.KITTS: Hon. Samal Duggins Fails to Deliver on ICC T20 Warm-Up Match Promise https://lnkd.in/e2GrRv5Q

Countdown to AFCON 2025: Thrilling Qualifiers and Upsets. Click the link below to read more;👇 https://lnkd.in/dxs3qiGH #NaxNewsToday

Addressing the Misguided Petition Against RayGun and Anna Meares It's perplexing to see the criticism directed at RayGun and Anna Meares OAM OLY in the recent petition circulating online. Australians have historically celebrated athletes like Eddie the Eagle and Eric the Eel, appreciating their spirit and participation in the Olympics. So why is RayGun, who embodies that same spirit, being judged so harshly when many do not fully understand the sport itself. It’s crucial to remember that the Olympic Games are about more than just winning; they celebrate the courage to compete. Moreover, the petition targeting Anna Meares is particularly troubling. As the Chef de Mission, Meares does not have a role in selecting team members. The selection process is managed by the National Sporting Organisation, which decides who competes based on their selection criteria. Meares' role is to support the team in her capacity as a leader and manager, not to make individual selections. The attempt to blame Meares in this petition reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the structure of the Australian Olympic Committee and how the team is chosen. This kind of criticism not only undermines Meares' reputation but also discredits the entire Australian Olympic team. While free speech is a right everyone should have, this petition crosses the line. It’s both disturbing and un-Australian to see such baseless attacks on our athletes. Criticising someone like Anna Meares not only targets her but also reflects poorly on every Olympian who has dedicated themselves to representing Australia. The anonymity of those behind the petition speaks volumes about their intentions. If these critics truly believe they could do better, they should step forward and prove it, rather than hiding behind pseudonyms and issuing unfounded accusations. In summary, it is important to respect and support our athletes and understand the roles and processes involved in the Olympic selection. Constructive criticism is welcome, but it should be informed and respectful.

How Bafana Bafana can qualify for the 2025 Afcon in the coming days

The BCCI has rejected the PCB’s hybrid model proposal for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The model suggested Pakistan’s matches be held in Dubai instead of India due to security concerns. The PCB also proposed a similar arrangement for the 2026 T20 World Cup, but the BCCI firmly opposed it, asserting India has no security issues for hosting international events. This decision raises uncertainties about the Champions Trophy, with the PCB continuing to seek security guarantees for future ICC events. #DekhoPakistan #BCCI #PCB #ICCChampionsTrophy #HybridModel #CricketNews #IndiaPakistan

Government should create Olympic standard infrastructure any any way, whether or not #India get to host the #2036Games. That should be the approach of BJP that is brimming with so much confidence. Indian politics is not that easy to predict and plan. This proactive approach might probably work wonders for #BJP !. If we don't get the Olympics, we can rent the facilities for training to International Federations, make money, host regional games and so forth.

The key to a winning team is strong solid cohesion! We have invested valuable time in team building activities, because we believe that a united team is the key to success. #SeriIndustrialSpa #FIBSpa #Faam #EnergySavingBattery #DrivingTheEnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #sustainability #energytransition #ecotransition #EmpoweringEuropesEnergyTransition

The BCCI has rejected the PCB’s hybrid model proposal for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The model suggested Pakistan’s matches be held in Dubai instead of India due to security concerns. The PCB also proposed a similar arrangement for the 2026 T20 World Cup, but the BCCI firmly opposed it, asserting India has no security issues for hosting international events. This decision raises uncertainties about the Champions Trophy, with the PCB continuing to seek security guarantees for future ICC events. #Dekho #BCCI #PCB #ICCChampionsTrophy #HybridModel #CricketNews #IndiaPakistan

BCCI Many posts and articles on the BCCI. Telling what they need to do or the more polite ones saying they need to think about their situation. Seems like loads of money is being thrown at players who don't like the long form of cricket. They seem to do better in the limited overs. And yes, player are gods when anoited by the BCCI. Not sure if othre players around the world will become Gods. There is some requirement for them to stay grounded I guess, especially in an egalitarian society like Australia. Time will tell if BCCI take on all this kefferful to heart or goes about it's business as nothing has happened. What characteristics are you looking in your sporting team? Why is the BCCI different from the rest of the world cricket bodies? Thoughts?