We are finally moving towards a national strategy on concussions in sport. Will the government and sports bodies now act? theconversation.com/we-are-finally… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

David McArdle Indeed, David. And FIFA is fantasising in the same way as the IOC. As I discuss here: theconversation.com/fifas-mirage-o…

Watch this space… Concussion and head trauma in contact sports to be examined by parliamentary inquiry, Greens say theguardian.com/sport/2022/dec…

New #research on international regulation and movement of #baseball players by Matt Nichol and Keiji Kawai.

Freely available in the #OpenAccess #Sports #Law and Governance Journal slgj.scholasticahq.com/article/36117-…

This is #ConcussionSmart

Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge responds to our story on Water Polo Canada.
'What's been reported today is both heartbreaking and horrifying. I thank these athletes for sharing their story... I will be following what is happening at Water Polo Canada closely.'
Pascale St-Onge

A story too often told by athletes 'we have no trust in the sport system'. Hence the call for a third-party judicial investigation.
Gymnasts for Change Canada 🇨🇦 Timeforchange Boxing

#Concussion /Brain Injury

We all have a hand in spotting and preventing further brain injury.

Know the score 👀 lookout for each other on and off the pitch.

sportscotland.org.uk/clubs/scottish…

@NHS online 2019
'Causes of #CTE
Any prolonged activity that involves repeated blows to the head or recurrent episodes of concussion is thought to increase the risk of getting CTE.'

'The only way to prevent CTE is to avoid repetitive head injuries.'

nhs.uk/conditions/chr…

What a refreshingly honest interview. Straight off the bat with the athlete perspective but also pragmatic understanding of the realities of funding sport.
Reflects contemporary views of #DaringLeadership and work of Brené Brown

Important ingredients in the #sport #concussion discourse happening atm.

Very much looking forward to TMC Asser Instituut and #ISLJ 2022 conference on #SportsLaw . I will be speaking on Athletes, Rights, Responsibilities, and Wartime #sportslaw

We have issued a new press release, “Repercussion Group Presses for Changes in the Concussion in Sport Group Structure and Process.”
#concussion #cisg #cte #headimpacts
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There's a lot to digest in this 260 page report. afl.com.au/news/860721/af…

An aspirational to-do list for today:

Act
Read
Move
Think
Listen
Laugh
Decide
Hydrate
Experiment

‘Like 13-year-olds invented a sport’: face-slapping league gets go-ahead in Vegas theguardian.com/us-news/2022/o…

PLEASE READ AND SHARE 😞😡🙏❤️🏉🧠'I was accused of treason' - Clermont icon Jamie Cudmore on his concussion battle extra.ie/2022/10/23/spo…

Discuss EU #antitrust law with Ben Van Rompuy - one of the key figures challenging the ISU's violation of athletes' #RightToCompete - at the fireside chat during the ISLJ Conference on Oct 25-26 along with 15+ experts.

➡️Register here now: asser.nl/education-even…

#EULaw

Strong opening #ANZSLAQT2022 with excellent keynote from Beckie Scott sharing her experience in elite sport, governance and her social contributions through the charity Spirit North.