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From Games time blogs, to key insights, to Op Eds across a broad spectrum of sports political issues. The industry executive the media turn to, for immediate, informed, simple quotes as the news breaks, and background context.

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Politics–

from Ukraine Sporting sanctions to risk of boycotts.

The Games–

from postponement to delivery.

Games Operations–

security.

Controversies,

scandals, corruption, bidding.

Bidding

why cities win and lose.

Sport–

New sports; traditional sports fighting for survival

Athletes–

Djokovic covid debacle to Bolt retirement.

Business–

from deals to future trends.

Media Politics– A selection of articles and interviews from around the world, across a broad range of subjects.

1.On Impact of Ukraine War on Sport.

2.On Djokovic Melbourne Covid debacle, (Jan 2022) The Game

3.Tokyo 2020(1) Games – Postponement to Review

4.Olympic Bidding

5.Olympic Games – General

6.Business / Marketing / Broadcast

Opinion: If Olympics are to be held in 2021, organizers need every day to pull them off. USA TODAY, 2020

And if we are having this same debate again next year, well, we’ll have far bigger concerns.

“If the world is still in lockdown at that stage, we’re going to be facing much more serious problems than dealing with the Olympic Games,” Payne said.

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Michael R. Payne