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Apr 2023
58m 30s

The Ethics of Sport - Driving Change

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Sports bodies are being asked to make significant change to the way they operate, using an ethical lens which puts the athlete first. While advocates in Canada are driving change in gymnastics, the world governing body hopes its Ethics Foundation will be a model for others. Plus, finding Australia's first Olympic and/or Paralympic First Nations swimming cham ... Show More
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