An investigation into the allegations of Russian state manipulation of the doping control process, which were made by Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the former director of the WADA-accredited laboratory in Moscow. The report is authored by Canadian Richard McLaren.

The objectives of the Oxford Olympics study are to (1) establish the actual outturn costs of previous Olympic Games in a manner where cost can consistently be compared across Games; (2) establish cost overruns for previous Games, i.e., the degree to which final outturn costs reflect projected budgets at the bid stage, again in a way that allows comparison across Games; (3) test whether the Olympic Games Knowledge Management Program has reduced cost risk for the Games, and, finally, (4) benchmark cost and cost overrun for the Rio 2016 Olympics against previous Games.

This report provides an analysis of recent EU rulings and decisions relating to the ‘specificity of sport’ since 2007. The 'specificity of sport’ refers to the inherent characteristics of sport which set it apart from other economic and social activities. The main focus of the study is to provide an analysis of the specificity of sport through a systematic review of all new case law and decisions relevant to sporting rules since the publication of the White Paper on Sport in 2007.

In between the large, dreamy billboards and the newly constructed impressive Olympic stadiums and hotels, lies the shady realm of house removals, ecological threats and social exclusion. Yet this is not the only story. More than ever has Rio shown how mega-events also foster community solidarity, raise social mobilization or put important, often neglected, issues back to the foreground. In this Special Report, ten opinion articles tackle, each from within their policy field, the changes, failures and new initiatives that occurred in the months prior to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

This report lays out the relevant human rights context for FIFA, and then presents 25 detailed recommendations for action.