Tag: standards
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The Price of Poor Governance
Standards, trust, and what happens when governance loses its way Sport depends on governance. It provides structure without getting in the way. It enables people to contribute, to progress, and to trust the system they are part of. But occasionally, something shifts. Not in a single moment.More often, in a series of small decisions that…
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Same Standards, Different Rooms
What three weekends of karate competitions tell us about pathways, culture, and credibility In February, the competitive karate calendar stacked up in a way that sometimes does happen — creating periods of increased pressure and load for athletes, officials, and organisers. Across three consecutive weekends, athletes and officials moved through four very different environments: Cadet,…
Northern Ambiguity 