#athleterights

Absolutely — and the double standards are louder than a stadium full of angry fans. When it comes to penalties, fines, bans, or media backlash, male and female athletes are often judged by two completely different rulebooks. While the rules may be the same on paper, the enforcement and...

Performance or Punishment: Where Do We Draw the Line? Imagine this: A star footballer, earning millions every year, misses an open goal in the final minutes of a crucial match. The fans are heartbroken, the team is knocked out, and social media explodes. Should that player be fined for failing...

Doping scandals have rocked the world of sports for decades, staining reputations and shaking fans’ trust. But here’s the million-dollar question: Should doping bans be reduced for first-time offenders? It’s a question that splits opinions like a referee’s controversial call — and it’s about...

Cannabis and sports — an unlikely duo that has ignited a fiery debate worldwide. For decades, athletes have been held to strict standards about what they put in their bodies. Performance-enhancing drugs? Absolutely banned. But what about cannabis, a substance often seen as recreational...

In the high-stakes world of competitive sports, anti-doping rules stand as one of the most controversial battlegrounds. While these regulations aim to ensure fairness and a level playing field, many argue that they come at a steep cost—the invasion of athletes’ privacy. Imagine being a...

Doping scandals have rocked the world of sports for decades, shaking the very foundation of fair play and integrity. But beneath the surface of high-profile cases lies a controversial question: Do wealthy nations have an unfair advantage when it comes to covering up doping violations? The...