Not Even Kuwait Wants Al-Musallam on the FINA Bureau–And FINA Knows
The Kuwait Swim Association has requested that Kuwait’s delegate, FINA First Vice President Husain Al-Musallam, be removed from the FINA Bureau.
Paolo Barelli’s 2nd ‘Newsletter’: Athletes, Coaches, & FINA Governance
Paolo Barelli addresses how he would improve FINA’s athlete and coach participation in the governance of aquatic sports if he is elected President of FINA at the Congress on July 22nd.
Katinka Hosszu Launches Pro Swimmers Union
Today, Hosszu revealed a list of professional swimmers from around the globe that have joined the newly-minted Global Association of Professional Swimmers (GAPS).
Paolo Barelli Issues ‘Newsletter’ to FINA NGB Presidents
In a ‘newsletter’ released today, Paolo Barelli reiterates some of the strategies he believes would improve FINA and the swimming community worldwide.
Paolo Barelli’s Response to CAS Ruling on FINA Ethics
Paolo Barelli lost his case against several high-ranking FINA officials yesterday, but he says he’s considering appealing the decisions to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.
Paolo Barelli’s Manifesto for the Future of FINA
Paolo Barelli believes in transparency, as he has said on multiple occasions. In that spirit, he’s publicized a manifesto laying…
Paolo Barelli Alleges UANA Leadership Aggressive towards LEN, Himself
In a new letter by Paolo Barelli, the FINA Presidential Candidate gives his take on issues weighing down FINA and what must be done to improve the organization.
Donald Trump, Thomas Bach to Discuss 2024 Olympics Bid Today
Given that the top organizers of LA2024 are apparently on board with the IOC awarding Paris the 2024 and LA 2028 Olympic Games simultaneously, it begs the question: What does Trump have to offer to secure LA the 2024 Games?
FINA Presidential Challenger Paolo Barelli on Hosszu Pro Swimmer Union
Yesterday, Mr. Barelli answered some questions we had regarding Hosszu’s call for a pro swimmers’ union and weighed in on the consequences of the World Cup rules changes.
WADA Partially Suspends UCLA Lab in Los Angeles
WADA has partially suspended the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory for three months due to “non-conformities with best-practices.”
Japan to Unleash Self-Driving Taxis in Time for Tokyo 2020 Games
If you’re going to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, be prepared to ride through the city in a driverless car.
Former Rio Governor Sergio Cabral Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Sergio Cabral, ex-governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for money laundering and corruption charges. Cabral helped Rio win the bid to host last summer’s Olympics in 2009.
Paolo Barelli and FINA VPs To Clash in CAS Hearing Tomorrow
Tomorrow Italy’s Paolo Barelli, candidate for FINA President, will challenge current FINA leaderhip in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), alleging cases of conflict-of-interest and other seedy behavior by members of the FINA Bureau.
Los Angeles All But Concedes 2024 Olympics to Paris
In a statement Wednesday LA2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman all but conceded the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to bid rival Paris, claiming LA2024 was never “only about LA or 2024.”
LA2024 What’s Not in the Bid Book: Volume 2
LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman joins track and field Olympian Allyson Felix to explore LA’s booming sneaker, style, and fashion scene.
