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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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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...
🔗 End of Year Message www.globalathlete.org/our-word/202...
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👇
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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
October 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
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
🚨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.
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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.
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September 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🚨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
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
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.
💰 Your partnership funds this impunity.
August 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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.
💰 Your partnership funds this impunity.
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"?
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"?
August 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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"?
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"?
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.
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.
August 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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.
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 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...
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...
August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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...
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...
📣 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...
💵 Your partnership funds this impunity.
Is this the Olympic Movement you want to be keeping time for?
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
July 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
📣 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...
💵 Your partnership funds this impunity.
Is this the Olympic Movement you want to be keeping time for?
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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...
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...
July 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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...
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...
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
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June 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
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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.
May 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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.
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
Read the full statement: buff.ly/cvZjUUm
April 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
Read the full statement: buff.ly/cvZjUUm
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...
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ira...
March 19, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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...
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ira...
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.
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.
March 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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.
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.
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.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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.
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Global Athlete condemns the IOC’s morally reprehensible decision to ban Vladyslav Heraskevych from Milano-Cortina 2026.
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
February 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Global Athlete condemns the IOC’s morally reprehensible decision to ban Vladyslav Heraskevych from Milano-Cortina 2026.
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
www.globalathlete.org/our-word/ioc...
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
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
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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
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
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
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Key benefits for the IOC:
✅ Enhanced legitimacy
✅ Labor stability
✅ Economic sustainability
✅ Improved welfare
✅ Efficient policy
✅ Global solidarity
✅ Stronger Olympic brand
buff.ly/ZkyAmmS
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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
Key benefits for the IOC:
✅ Enhanced legitimacy
✅ Labor stability
✅ Economic sustainability
✅ Improved welfare
✅ Efficient policy
✅ Global solidarity
✅ Stronger Olympic brand
buff.ly/ZkyAmmS
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
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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
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
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
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
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“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...
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
www.thetimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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...
“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...
“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
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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.
people.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
“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
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"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
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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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January 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
"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
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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.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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-...
www.dw.com/en/cheating-...
“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...
www.thetimes.com/article/1a3d...
‘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
www.thetimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“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...
www.thetimes.com/article/1a3d...