The continued embargo on Kosovo playing international sport is seriously damaging sport in the former Yugoslav republic, a trio of Kosovans told Play the Game.

One of Play the Game’s most eagerly anticipated speakers , Mario Goijman, has been prevented from leaving his native Argentina to attend this week’s conference.

Diego Maradona's infamous ”hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup is the most famous picture from one of football's fiercest clashes. But was Maradona's hand ball the act of a genious or a cheater? Can sportsmanship and fair play have different standards in different countries?

Mega-events as drivers of social change: Experts on China went head-to-head in trying to assess the legacy and impact of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Coventry University journalism students publish news hourly from Play the Game 2009. Watch the e-newsletter here: http://cutoday.wordpress.com/

Play the Game is disappointed to learn that one of the scheduled speakers in Coventry, Muhammad Dhakaba, has been unable to secure a visa to attend the conference.

If you are unable to join the conference, you will still be able to follow some of the interesting debates through live streaming on our streaming page. Alternatively, all streamed sessions can be watched on demand after they take place.
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The former Tour de France winner is the latest top speaker to add his name to a total of 120 speakers in Coventry from 8-12 June.