Interview with David Howman on the newly formed IAAF integrity unit

The ability of sports’ governing bodies to impose rules that supersede national law was placed under focus at Play the Game 2017. Recent reforms, the conference heard, suggest that the times may be changing.

Corruption in sport needs reclassifying as crime according to a lively Play the Game 2017 panel on prosecuting poor governance.

With 40 sessions spread over only three and a half days, it is impossible to take in all the presentations and stories to be told at Play the Game 2017. Luckily, you can watch sessions via live streams, get photos and download presentations.

Play the Game 2017 operating under the subtitle "Riding waves of change" will gather around 450 journalists, scientists and sport officials on the 26-30 November in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

National sports federations in Europe have better governance than their international counterparts, but they still need more involvement with athletes and the surrounding society, a new survey shows.

Play the Game 2017 heard a less common narrative on Qatar’s successful 2022 World Cup bid from Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of Committee for Delivery and Legacy.

The formation of the World Anti Doping Agency in 1999 was hailed as a breakthrough in the global fight against drugs in sport. However, despite nations and sporting bodies agreeing to strict testing and compliance standards, the drug scandals have not gone away. Play the Game 2017 asked if WADA is fit for the future or whether it needs deep-seated reform.