Traditionally, Japanese sport has a tough hierarchy, but in the run up to next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo both the media and the public has begun to critically examine the traditional practice.

The 2019 Copa América will be the biggest event held in Brazil since the 2016 Olympics attracting up to 100,000 spectators from abroad. But it will also be a sporting event with a maximum-security set-up held in the shadows of former corruption scandals.

When Argentina plays at the 2018 World Cup in Russia they are not alone. A group of ‘Barrasbravas’, as the Argentine ultras are known, are following their team to Russia. The Barrasbravas are not the only fan group with a violent record.

Scott Blackmun has stepped down as U.S. Olympic Committee President following criticism in the wake of the US Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal.

A new law designed to protect young athletes in the US comes into force amidst widespread criticism of national sports bodies.

The European Commission publishes comprehensive study on gender-based violence in sport in an attempt to address the lack of international attention to the issue.

Canadian journalist Laura Robinson is currently engaged in a tough legal battle with the prominent Canadian sports executive John Furlong, who she claims is covering up a shady past that includes cases of abuse of First Nations children. Robinson spoke at Play the Game 2013 despite warnings from Furlong’s attorneys.

Violent acts from football supporters keep on taking place in Argentina and the situation does not look as though it will improve in the short term.