Journalists have a key role to play in fighting corruption, drugs and other problems that afflict the world of sports. That’s a major premise of an upcoming conference on coverage and oversight of sports.
Sports journalists from around the world will gather with executives and experts at Play the Game 2005, scheduled for November 6 to 10 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme is "Governance in Sport: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
Sessions will cover issues such as the 2008 Olympics in light of China’s human rights record, doping problems, and the "muscle drain" of talented athletes from developing countries. One session also will focus on how sports journalists balance their roles of entertainer and watchdog. This session will look at recent studies analyzing media coverage of sports in 10 countries.
There are some travel grants available for participants from developing countries. There are also lower rates available for less expensive lodging, as well as 15 percent discounts for students, freelancers and session speakers. The standard registration fee is DKK9,000 (about US$1,450), which includes all hotel lodging, food and materials.
Denmark-based Play the Game is an independent organization that aims to foster ethics, democracy and transparency in the world of sports.
For more information on the conference, contact Christella Orup Rosenstrom, conference secretariat, at christella@nhg.dk, telephone +45 70 222 130, or visit http://www.playthegame.org/.
