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Progressive athlete start-up movement aiming to inspire athletes and drive change across the world of sport

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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Did you compete at Milano-Cortina 2026? Did you know you're eligible for a $10,000 grant from the IOC—promised to be open by year's end? But athletes have yet to receive any information on the application process or delivery timeline. We're tracking this closely... keep up-to-date👇 buff.ly/kNZ93vv
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨Russian sport didn't reform—it went further underground. Christo Files reveal the FSB's grip on Russian sport & anti-doping may be deeper than ever, including alleged ties between RUSADA's Director General & an FSB colonel linked to the doping system exposed by McLaren a decade ago. buff.ly/D0HG0qg
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
J.P.Morgan the IOC just cleared Russia's path to the Olympics despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💰 Your partnership funds this impunity.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
VISA, “Everywhere You Want To Be”? The IOC just greenlit Russia’s return to the Olympics despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💵 Your partnership funds this impunity. Is this really “everywhere you want to be"?
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Is this the "Open Always Wins" that you had in mind, Samsung? The IOC just opened Russia's path to the Olympics despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💵 Your partnership funds this impunity.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Is this the Olympic future you want to be insuring, Allianz? The IOC just handed Russia its Olympic ticket despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💵 Your partnership funds this impunity. www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📣 Omega, the IOC just waved Russia back onto the Olympic stage despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💵 Your partnership funds this impunity. Is this the Olympic Movement you want to be keeping time for? www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The "Real Magic" of Coca-Cola? The IOC just opened Russia's path to the Olympics despite the war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. Your partnership funds this impunity. Is that the Real Magic of the Olympic Movement? www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Belong anywhere AirBnb? The IOC just paved Russia's way back to the Olympics despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. 💵 Your partnership funds this impunity. 🏡 Is this the Olympic Games you want to belong to? www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
LET IT POUR @abinbev? The @iocmedia just cleared Russia's path to the Olympics despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and FSB involvement in anti-doping cover-ups. Your partnership funds this impunity. Is this the Olympic Movement you want to be pouring for? www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Global Athlete has released an interim policy proposal outlining immediate, practical solutions for athlete compensation—starting with a USD $25,000 Games Participation Indemnity for every Olympic athlete, as well as full liberalization of rule 40 & Oly Athlete Revenue Sharing Fund buff.ly/BcIhDdO
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
An open letter from almost 3000 fencing athletes and coaches was sent to the IOC and the International Fencing Federation demanding greater transparency and a third-party investigation into the FIE.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
GA X FairSport Statement: The investigation published by The Insider exposes something far more serious than past doping scandals. It confirms that Russian sport is not simply influenced by the state; it is directed by it. Read the full statement: buff.ly/cvZjUUm
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Global Athlete calls on the IOC and all International Federations to immediately suspend the Iranian National Olympic Committee and all Iranian national sport organizations following the tragic execution of 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi. www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ira...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Resharing this letter from over 200 Iranian athletes sent to IOC President Kirsty Coventry. Another letter that has gone unanswered. Another group of athletes silenced. It is becoming increasingly clear that the IOC’s “athletes first” slogan holds no tangible meaning.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The IOC denies another athlete the right to compete at Milano-Cortina. Currently, an earned Olympic quota spot sits empty due to administrative rules. USA skicross athlete Tyler Wallasch has qualified for the Men's Skicross, but the IOC has denied his request to compete. buff.ly/3LkUWY1
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Global Athlete condemns the IOC’s morally reprehensible decision to ban Vladyslav Heraskevych from Milano-Cortina 2026. www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Open Letter to the IOC & International Federations on Russia's return to the Olympics. While Russia's aggression on Ukraine has only continued to intensify, the IOC has granted AIN status (Individual Neutral Athletes) to 13 Russian athletes & 7 Belarusian athletes for the #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Collective bargaining can strengthen the Olympic Movement for everyone 🤝 athletes and administrators. Key benefits for the IOC: ✅ Enhanced legitimacy ✅ Labor stability ✅ Economic sustainability ✅ Improved welfare ✅ Efficient policy ✅ Global solidarity ✅ Stronger Olympic brand buff.ly/ZkyAmmS
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Advancing the Olympic Movement Through Collective Bargaining - Global Athlete Position Paper Fair Play, Fair Pay highlights how both athletes and the IOC stand to win by introducing collective bargaining to the Olympic Movement. #FairPlayFairPay #CollectiveBargaining buff.ly/ZkyAmmS
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
In Katie Uhlaender’s call with Joe Cecchini, he suggested his decision aimed to protect his team’s position: “I can just eliminate any possibilities here [laughing]… it’s a tactic that we want to employ.” @thetimes.com @mattlawtontimes.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/winter...
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Investigators still haven’t spoken to accuser in skeleton sabotage case
Two-times world champion Katie Uhlaender kept in dark by governing body’s integrity unit after her explosive claims about head of Canadian women’s team
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“Uhlaender claimed in her interview with DW that Cecchini told her [his plan was to] "eliminate any possibilities" that veteran Canadian sledder Jane Channell could… miss out on the 2026 Winter Olympics.” @peoplemag.bsky.social people.com/us-skeleton-...
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U.S. Skeleton Racer ‘Cried’ After Missing Olympic Dream Due to Controversial Team Canada Decision: ‘So Horrible’
U.S. skeleton competitor Katie Uhlaender says a controversial Team Canada decision to pull its athletes from a recent qualifying event caused her to miss out on the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"They (Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton) reduced the points of the race intentionally. A lot of athletes were depending on this race to collect points and prepare for Olympic selections on January 18." @cnn.com @donriddellcnn.bsky.social edition.cnn.com/2026/01/13/s...
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Canadian women’s skeleton team faces criticism, accusations of competition manipulation from rivals after event | CNN
A storm of controversy has erupted on the eve of the Winter Olympics in Italy, after the Canadian women’s skeleton team was accused of competition manipulation at the North American Cup in Lake Placid...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
What began as a North American Cup race in Lake Placid has now become an internationally reported issue, with numerous major news outlets covering a developing Olympic skeleton qualification controversy involving the USA and Canada. www.dw.com/en/cheating-...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
“At a time of high political tension, […the head of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton] withdrew 4 of his 6 athletes from an event… reducing the size of the field & therefore the number of Olympic qualification points available” @mattlawtontimes.bsky.social @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/1a3d...
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‘You just f***ed us’ — US skeleton star accuses Canadian chief of sabotage
Two-times world champion Katie Uhlaender hits out at head of the Canadian women’s skeleton team for ‘unethical’ tactics that ended her chance of competing at Winter Olympics
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
“What is happening in the UK is a direct violation of athletes’ fundamental right to compete and a stark example of the deeply regressive governance practices plaguing sport today.” Open letter to World Katate reported by Sportsin_biz sportsin.biz/global-athle...
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Global Athlete calls for intervention over British karate athletes’ rights
Global Athlete calls on the WKF, UK Sport and the IOC Athletes’ Commission to intervene as British karate athletes face suspension amid governance disputes and funding concerns
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Global Athlete has issued an open letter urging the World Karate Federation to intervene as UK Karate athletes are being barred from competition unless they endorse a new federation, violating their fundamental right to compete. Read all via: bit.ly/olwk18
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Athletes are calling for reforms to ensure selection is based on merit, not politics or bias. Transparent and consistent processes are vital to protecting athletes and maintaining trust in the Olympic Movement. @iocmedia Full athletes' letter to the IOC bit.ly/ioc128
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
"While the IOC has developed clear eligibility & qualification criteria intended to ensure fairness & universality, these are often disregarded or manipulated by NOCs &/or NFs who favour subjective, non-transparent processes" Open letter to the IOC Read all bit.ly/ioc128
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
60+ international athletes have issued an open letter urging the IOC to enforce fair, transparent, and accountable Olympic selection processes. Athletes deserve clarity, consistency, and a system that upholds the values of sport. Read below or bit.ly/ioc128
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
“it appears this investigation's intent is to intimidate and suppress whistleblowers. [If...] accurate, WADA is not defending clean sport but is continuing to defend a cover-up.” Congress letter to WADA @apnews.com @espn.com www.espn.com/olympics/sto...
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Congress critical of WADA's inquiry to find leaker
A bipartisan group in Congress has sent a letter to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticizing that group for opening an investigation into who leaked information that led to the agency clea...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
LOOKING TO 2026 ➡️ 🗣️ Athletes deserve not only a platform but meaningful and legal power. This will only be possible if collective bargaining rights for Olympic and international athletes are embedded in the Olympic Movement. @FairSportOrg Support: buff.ly/I5ph501
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
YEAR IN REVIEW 🗓️ 🤺 440+ fencers: Open letter urging the FIE to restore independent checks for Russian/Belarusian AIN applicants. ™️ Paralympic sponsors: Campaign to spotlight contradictions of IPC sponsors amid Russia’s ongoing aggression. More of 2025: bit.ly/gafs25
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
2025 REVIEW 🗓️ OLYMPIC MOVEMENT: We sent a letter to the new IOC President, Kirsty Conventy, focused on: ⚖️ Collective bargaining & fair compensation 📷 Reforming Rule 40 🗣️ Abolishing Rule 50 📝 Independent athlete rep. 🥇 Overhaul global anti-doping governance More of 2025: bit.ly/gafs25
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
YEAR IN REVIEW 🗓️ 🇨🇦 CANADA: We provided a formal submission to the Future of Sport in Canada Commission outlining a bold vision to radically reconstruct the Canadian sports system. ⚖️ ANTI-DOPING: We worked closely with athletes demanding wholesale reform at WADA bit.ly/gafs25
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Former national team athletes suing Water Polo Canada for $5.5M alleging years of abuse, harassment & toxic culture between 2004–2016. They claim coaches used threats, humiliation & tolerated sexual/homophobic misconduct @kevenbreton.bsky.social ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/22089...
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Water Polo Canada aurait été informé dès 2001 d’allégations
Selon des documents déposés en cour, Water Polo Canada était au fait depuis 2001 d’allégations de comportements inappropriés visant certains de ses entraîneurs.
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
2025 Wrap-Up! Our team at Global Athlete and FairSport extend our gratitude to all the athletes, advocates and allies who have driven our athletes’ first movement forward this year. 🔗 End of Year Message www.globalathlete.org/our-word/202...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
@sammobile.com you suspended shipments to Russia. Yet your IPC sponsorship helps reboot Russia & Belarus back on the world stage. @paralympics.org
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
📢 Allianz you pledged support for Ukrainian refugees. But standing with an International Paralympic Committee that reinstates Russia & Belarus risks insuring impunity instead of justice. @paralympics.org
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Duncan Mackay @duncanmackay.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The decision by the International Paralympic Committee to lift the ban on Russia and Belarus has handed Vladimir Putin an unprecedented propaganda opportunity at Milan Cortina 2026 and @la28games.bsky.social. Analysis in this *free to read* edition of the #ZeusFiles open.substack.com/pub/duncanma...
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Paralympics offer Putin golden propaganda opportunity
Ukraine claims Kremlin targeted Asian and African countries to vote for Russia’s suspension from the IPC to be lifted and warn that it will overshadow Andrew Parsons third term as President
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📢 @omegawatches.bsky.social you paused shipments to Russia. Yet your support for the International Paralympic Committee, that is welcoming Russia and Belarus, turns back time on accountability. @paralympics.org #StandWithUkraine
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Coca-Cola said no more Coke in Russia, but by backing an IPC that’s reserving Russia & Belarus, their sponsorship is refreshing Putin’s agenda. #standwithukraine
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
📢 AB InBev, you promised to leave Russia. 🍺 But sponsoring the International Paralympic Committee that readmits Russia & Belarus is still filling Putin’s glass. #standwithukraine @paralympics.org
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Global Athlete and FairSport have worked in partnership since 2019 to challenge abuse, demand integrity & defend athlete rights. 📖Today, we release Five Years of Partnership: a chronicle of our relentless pursuit for an athlete-centred sporting world. bit.ly/fyps19
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The @paralympics.org have reinstated Russia and Belarus, choosing to favor aggressors over the athletes they serve. Our statement below ⬇️
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We join our colleagues at the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation in calling for immediate action on the disappearance of human rights and athlete safety advocate Anatol Kotau who is currently listed on Russian & Belarusian wanted registers. bit.ly/bmak8
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Over 440 international fencers from 40 countries call on the FIE to reverse its decision to reinstate Russian and Belarusian athletes and resume thorough checks of athletes applying for AIN status. Full Letter: bit.ly/fie25440
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The FIE has ended independent checks of neutral athletes and instead requesting these Russian and Belarusian athletes to sign an oath that they support peace and do not support Russia’s war in Ukraine. www.thesportsexaminer.com/fencing-inte...
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FENCING: International federation ends independent checks of “neutral” athletes, requires only a written promise now by Russians and Belarusians - The Sports Examiner
FENCING: International federation ends independent checks of “neutral” athletes, requires only a written promise now by Russians and Belarusians - The Sports Examiner - Your all-in-one coverage of Oly...
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
LET’S MOVE? Let’s move forward on athletes’ rights. On the eve of new presidential era for the Olympics, we’re looking forward to seeing the evolution of human rights for athletes: compensation, protection, and freedom of association and expression. #letsmove #olympicday
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Global Athlete @globalathletehq.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
And now it’s time for the Olympics to follow suit.
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