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BBC News
17-04-2025
- BBC News
Commonwealth Games official in breach of ethics code
A "prominent" Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official has been found to have breached its ethics code after a claim that they "spent an inordinate amount of time with a volunteer of the opposite sex" at a social event related to CGF a decision published on the CGF's website, the chair of an ethics commission panel states that the unnamed individual admitted allegations that they "failed to act with the highest standards of integrity".The official - referred to only as 'AB' - is also said to have accepted acting "in such a way as to give the appearance of impropriety [and] to have the potential to bring the Commonwealth Games into disrepute".As a result, it has been decided that, the reprimanded individual must be accompanied or met by a safeguarding officer, law enforcement official or a senior CGF figure when travelling overseas on CGF business, and undergo training "to further educate [them] in ethical conduct". What's the background? The CGF revealed that in October 2024, a senior CGF figure received a report that 'AB' "may not have acted with the appropriate level of ethical conduct whilst performing a CGF related role".An investigation was then conducted by an unnamed London-based lawyer, referred to in the published decision as 'CD', who acted as an ethics officer in the case, and charged the official in report "included a summary and analysis of a first-person witness to the alleged unethical conduct"."The report documents that AB, while at a social event related to CGF business, spent an inordinate amount of time with a volunteer of the opposite sex," the CGF added."The first-person witnesses were uncomfortable with AB's behaviour…It is clear these witnesses had concerns about the potential to bring the CGF and/or CGF Officials into disrepute, to the extent that they took photographs of AB with the volunteer."The ethics commission chair noted that the official insisted "nothing inappropriate happened at the event", and "states that they have agreed to the allegations and acceded to the proposed sanction to allow the Ethics Commission to hear the matter with a chair as a single person panel".However, the chair also concluded that "the evidence before me indicates that AB's actions denigrated the perception of the integrity, of the potential for the appearance of impropriety, and the possibility of bringing the image of the Commonwealth Games into disrepute".The chair added: "The appearance of unethical conduct by a Commonwealth Games Federation official, which raised concerns by others who were present is like the proverb, 'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion'. Not only do Commonwealth Games Federation officials need to have integrity; they need to be examples of integrity and ethical conduct and avoid negative scrutiny or attention." 'Highly inappropriate' In an intriguing twist, the panel chair also claimed that the lawyer acted inappropriately by proposing modified sanctions in March after the charges were initially delivered, giving the official "opinions or advice that goes well beyond the Ethics Officer role of providing information"."I have further determined that CD has, in effect, conducted what would be characterised as plea bargaining with AB, after AB had received the Notice of Charge" said the chair. "I find this to be highly inappropriate."CD should not have made any modifications to the charges or the sanctions, as that is in the sole purview of the Ethic Commission at a hearing, and only after a hearing is requested by the covered person." 'Reputational risk' The chair also revealed that they rejected a suggestion by the reprimanded official to not publicly disclose the outcome of the case, stating that "not disclosing the decision could create a reputational risk for the CGF and possibly subject it to allegations of cover up."However, the chair said that they have chosen not to reveal the individual's identity because based on the investigation, "no harm was done to any person, there does not appear to be any risk of harm towards any person or persons".They also noted that "AB is not the subject of a provisional or sanctioned suspension or expulsion where their identity must be provided in order to ensure compliance; and that the sanctions proposed by CD and accepted by AB are on the less severe end of sanctions spectrum".It is also noted that the decision "shall be posted on the Commonwealth Games Website under the relevant section concerning the Ethics Commission, and shall not be posted on the 'News' feed. The decision will be posted for a period of 28 days only".The CGF has declined to comment further on the matter.
ARN News Center
21-03-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
India eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where the buildup was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, although the event itself was considered a success. "We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha told Reuters on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and that it would provide details "in due course". The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the "greatest show on earth".
Dubai Eye
21-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
India eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where the buildup was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, although the event itself was considered a success. "We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha told Reuters on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and that it would provide details "in due course". The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the "greatest show on earth".
Al Jazeera
21-03-2025
- Business
- Al Jazeera
India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an 'expression of interest' to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India, which has never hosted an Olympics, staged the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. The build-up was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, however, although the event itself was considered a success. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was the centrepiece of the 12 days of sporting action at the $6bn games. 'We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal,' Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha told the Reuters news agency on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban also withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and it would provide details 'in due course'. The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the 'greatest show on earth'.
Reuters
21-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
NEW DELHI, March 21 (Reuters) - India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where the buildup was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, although the event itself was considered a success. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. "We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha told Reuters on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and that it would provide details "in due course". The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the "greatest show on earth".
