Play the Game
@playthegame-org.bsky.social
Play the Game is an initiative promoting democracy, transparency, and freedom of expression in world sport💥 #goodgovernance #ptg2025
🗨️As the EU drafts a new vision for sport, voices at the MOVE Congress in Copenhagen warned that policy ideals and everyday participation are worlds apart.
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Read the article 👇
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🗨️As the EU drafts a new vision for sport, voices at the MOVE Congress in Copenhagen warned that policy ideals and everyday participation are worlds apart.
Read the article 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/experts...
Read the article 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/experts...
More articles from #ptg2025 are now live❗
If you’ve missed parts of the conference or want to dive deeper into the key discussions, our talented journalists
@karimzidan.com, Steve Menary, and Lars Jørgensen have you covered👇
www.playthegame.org/news/
If you’ve missed parts of the conference or want to dive deeper into the key discussions, our talented journalists
@karimzidan.com, Steve Menary, and Lars Jørgensen have you covered👇
www.playthegame.org/news/
October 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
More articles from #ptg2025 are now live❗
If you’ve missed parts of the conference or want to dive deeper into the key discussions, our talented journalists
@karimzidan.com, Steve Menary, and Lars Jørgensen have you covered👇
www.playthegame.org/news/
If you’ve missed parts of the conference or want to dive deeper into the key discussions, our talented journalists
@karimzidan.com, Steve Menary, and Lars Jørgensen have you covered👇
www.playthegame.org/news/
Another inspiring day filled with sharp insights, open debates, and challenging questions about the future of sport at #ptg2025
Photographer Thomas Søndergaard captured the atmosphere and energy across the many sessions throughout day 3 📸
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Photographer Thomas Søndergaard captured the atmosphere and energy across the many sessions throughout day 3 📸
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www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Another inspiring day filled with sharp insights, open debates, and challenging questions about the future of sport at #ptg2025
Photographer Thomas Søndergaard captured the atmosphere and energy across the many sessions throughout day 3 📸
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www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
Photographer Thomas Søndergaard captured the atmosphere and energy across the many sessions throughout day 3 📸
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www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
DAY 4! 💥 We’re live!
It’s the final day of the conference - but we still have a full and exciting programme ahead!
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
#ptg2025
It’s the final day of the conference - but we still have a full and exciting programme ahead!
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
#ptg2025
October 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
DAY 4! 💥 We’re live!
It’s the final day of the conference - but we still have a full and exciting programme ahead!
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
#ptg2025
It’s the final day of the conference - but we still have a full and exciting programme ahead!
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
#ptg2025
At 16:30 UTC+3, Carine Kanimba from the World Liberty Congress will join the session “Football’s Geopolitical Game: Are We Heading Towards a New World Order?”📢
She will present “Rwanda: Football and Repression” ⚽
Watch live🖥️👇 #ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
She will present “Rwanda: Football and Repression” ⚽
Watch live🖥️👇 #ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
At 16:30 UTC+3, Carine Kanimba from the World Liberty Congress will join the session “Football’s Geopolitical Game: Are We Heading Towards a New World Order?”📢
She will present “Rwanda: Football and Repression” ⚽
Watch live🖥️👇 #ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
She will present “Rwanda: Football and Repression” ⚽
Watch live🖥️👇 #ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
#ptg2025 is already in full swing, with engaging debates and inspiring speakers sharing insights on some of the most pressing issues in sport and society
Take a look at the moments we’ve captured so far from the first two days 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Take a look at the moments we’ve captured so far from the first two days 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
October 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#ptg2025 is already in full swing, with engaging debates and inspiring speakers sharing insights on some of the most pressing issues in sport and society
Take a look at the moments we’ve captured so far from the first two days 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Take a look at the moments we’ve captured so far from the first two days 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/play_...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
DAY 3! We’re ready to go live! 🎥
And we’re picking up right where we left off yesterday. At 9:00 AM (UCT+3), you can tune in to the livestream of the session “Between inclusion and regulation: Transgender athletes in the sporting arena.”👩💻
#ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
And we’re picking up right where we left off yesterday. At 9:00 AM (UCT+3), you can tune in to the livestream of the session “Between inclusion and regulation: Transgender athletes in the sporting arena.”👩💻
#ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
October 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
DAY 3! We’re ready to go live! 🎥
And we’re picking up right where we left off yesterday. At 9:00 AM (UCT+3), you can tune in to the livestream of the session “Between inclusion and regulation: Transgender athletes in the sporting arena.”👩💻
#ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
And we’re picking up right where we left off yesterday. At 9:00 AM (UCT+3), you can tune in to the livestream of the session “Between inclusion and regulation: Transgender athletes in the sporting arena.”👩💻
#ptg2025
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
At the opening of #ptg2025, Jens Sejer Andersen called on the international sports movement to take action regarding the disappearance of Anatol Kotau, a Belarusian sports reformer📢
Read his full speech 👇
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Read his full speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/making-...
October 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
At the opening of #ptg2025, Jens Sejer Andersen called on the international sports movement to take action regarding the disappearance of Anatol Kotau, a Belarusian sports reformer📢
Read his full speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/making-...
Read his full speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/making-...
As over 500 participants gathered in Tampere, Finland, for #ptg2025, @staniselsborg.bsky.social, head of Play the Game, used his opening speech to urge the sports world to keep debate alive - even when it is uncomfortable❗
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
October 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
As over 500 participants gathered in Tampere, Finland, for #ptg2025, @staniselsborg.bsky.social, head of Play the Game, used his opening speech to urge the sports world to keep debate alive - even when it is uncomfortable❗
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
Read his speech 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/play-th...
📸: Thomas Søndergaard
We're live from Play the Game 2025! 🙌💥
Join us online today for three inspiring sessions - streamed live on our website and on LinkedIn Live 👨💻
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www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Join us online today for three inspiring sessions - streamed live on our website and on LinkedIn Live 👨💻
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www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
October 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
We're live from Play the Game 2025! 🙌💥
Join us online today for three inspiring sessions - streamed live on our website and on LinkedIn Live 👨💻
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www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Join us online today for three inspiring sessions - streamed live on our website and on LinkedIn Live 👨💻
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www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
The Play the Game team has arrived in Tampere!🙌
We look forward to welcoming a record number of participants from more than 60 countries to #ptg2025🎉
See you soon - in real life or online😉👨💻
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
We look forward to welcoming a record number of participants from more than 60 countries to #ptg2025🎉
See you soon - in real life or online😉👨💻
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
October 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Play the Game team has arrived in Tampere!🙌
We look forward to welcoming a record number of participants from more than 60 countries to #ptg2025🎉
See you soon - in real life or online😉👨💻
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
We look forward to welcoming a record number of participants from more than 60 countries to #ptg2025🎉
See you soon - in real life or online😉👨💻
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
In just a few days, more than 520 conference participants will gather in Finland for #ptg2025👏
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working on final preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you have questions during the conference, don't hesitate to reach out👇
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working on final preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you have questions during the conference, don't hesitate to reach out👇
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In just a few days, more than 520 conference participants will gather in Finland for #ptg2025👏
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working on final preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you have questions during the conference, don't hesitate to reach out👇
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working on final preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you have questions during the conference, don't hesitate to reach out👇
The countdown is on!💥
Today marks just 1 week until we open the doors to the 14th Play the Game conference❗
The team is wrapping up the last details, and we look so much forward to welcoming a record number of participants and around 300 different speakers🙏
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Today marks just 1 week until we open the doors to the 14th Play the Game conference❗
The team is wrapping up the last details, and we look so much forward to welcoming a record number of participants and around 300 different speakers🙏
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The countdown is on!💥
Today marks just 1 week until we open the doors to the 14th Play the Game conference❗
The team is wrapping up the last details, and we look so much forward to welcoming a record number of participants and around 300 different speakers🙏
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Today marks just 1 week until we open the doors to the 14th Play the Game conference❗
The team is wrapping up the last details, and we look so much forward to welcoming a record number of participants and around 300 different speakers🙏
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
How can the EU reform sports governance?
Jan Zglinski will join #ptg2025 to address this crucial question.
He argues that sport has drifted from values such as democracy & human rights and that the EU is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful reform👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
Jan Zglinski will join #ptg2025 to address this crucial question.
He argues that sport has drifted from values such as democracy & human rights and that the EU is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful reform👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
September 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
How can the EU reform sports governance?
Jan Zglinski will join #ptg2025 to address this crucial question.
He argues that sport has drifted from values such as democracy & human rights and that the EU is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful reform👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
Jan Zglinski will join #ptg2025 to address this crucial question.
He argues that sport has drifted from values such as democracy & human rights and that the EU is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful reform👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
👏 @coe.int to deliver the closing speech at #ptg2025, addressing how the Council and its member states will further strengthen their efforts to ensure that sport aligns with the core values: Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law
Explore the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Explore the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 23, 2025 at 6:33 AM
👏 @coe.int to deliver the closing speech at #ptg2025, addressing how the Council and its member states will further strengthen their efforts to ensure that sport aligns with the core values: Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law
Explore the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Explore the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
More than 300 speakers are ready to share their knowledge and perspectives at #ptg2025❗
📅 5-8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
Explore the full programme and speaker line-up 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
📅 5-8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
Explore the full programme and speaker line-up 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
More than 300 speakers are ready to share their knowledge and perspectives at #ptg2025❗
📅 5-8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
Explore the full programme and speaker line-up 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
📅 5-8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
Explore the full programme and speaker line-up 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
🌍 Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome participants from 60+ countries 🌍
That means more voices in the dialogue for democracy in sport and more perspectives to inspire change.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation at #ptg2025👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
That means more voices in the dialogue for democracy in sport and more perspectives to inspire change.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation at #ptg2025👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌍 Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome participants from 60+ countries 🌍
That means more voices in the dialogue for democracy in sport and more perspectives to inspire change.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation at #ptg2025👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
That means more voices in the dialogue for democracy in sport and more perspectives to inspire change.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation at #ptg2025👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
"Serious and organised crime poses far broader threats to sport than most people realise," argues Arthur Whitehead.
At #ptg2025 he’ll reveal how crime goes far beyond match-fixing 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
At #ptg2025 he’ll reveal how crime goes far beyond match-fixing 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
September 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"Serious and organised crime poses far broader threats to sport than most people realise," argues Arthur Whitehead.
At #ptg2025 he’ll reveal how crime goes far beyond match-fixing 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
At #ptg2025 he’ll reveal how crime goes far beyond match-fixing 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
We’re excited to welcome more voices to Play the Game 2025❗👇
📅 5–8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
@frankctangberg.bsky.social
📅 5–8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
@frankctangberg.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We’re excited to welcome more voices to Play the Game 2025❗👇
📅 5–8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
@frankctangberg.bsky.social
📅 5–8 October 2025 | 📍 Tampere, Finland
See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
@frankctangberg.bsky.social
At #ptg2025, Carole Gomez will explore how 'safeguarding' spread in sport – and why it risks turning into ‘safewashing’ without real cultural change and athlete involvement👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
September 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
At #ptg2025, Carole Gomez will explore how 'safeguarding' spread in sport – and why it risks turning into ‘safewashing’ without real cultural change and athlete involvement👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
⚠️Important information for speakers at #ptg2025
If you haven’t received our information letter in your inbox, please:
🅰 Check your junk/spam folder, or
🅱 Reach out to Stanis Elsborg at [email protected]
📢 See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you haven’t received our information letter in your inbox, please:
🅰 Check your junk/spam folder, or
🅱 Reach out to Stanis Elsborg at [email protected]
📢 See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
⚠️Important information for speakers at #ptg2025
If you haven’t received our information letter in your inbox, please:
🅰 Check your junk/spam folder, or
🅱 Reach out to Stanis Elsborg at [email protected]
📢 See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
If you haven’t received our information letter in your inbox, please:
🅰 Check your junk/spam folder, or
🅱 Reach out to Stanis Elsborg at [email protected]
📢 See the full programme👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
💥NEW PARTICIPANT RECORD💥
Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome the largest number of participants in our history❗
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - read more about how to register👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome the largest number of participants in our history❗
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - read more about how to register👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
September 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
💥NEW PARTICIPANT RECORD💥
Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome the largest number of participants in our history❗
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - read more about how to register👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Play the Game 2025 is set to welcome the largest number of participants in our history❗
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - read more about how to register👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Cricket is drowning in betting sponsorships 🏏📈
Reporter @stevemenary.bsky.social maps out the complex landscape of cricket and betting sponsors - many of which are illegal.
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/new-res...
Reporter @stevemenary.bsky.social maps out the complex landscape of cricket and betting sponsors - many of which are illegal.
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/new-res...
August 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Cricket is drowning in betting sponsorships 🏏📈
Reporter @stevemenary.bsky.social maps out the complex landscape of cricket and betting sponsors - many of which are illegal.
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/new-res...
Reporter @stevemenary.bsky.social maps out the complex landscape of cricket and betting sponsors - many of which are illegal.
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/new-res...
New voices confirmed for #ptg2025 💥
5–8 Oct | 📍 Tampere, Finland
From anti-doping to governance, human rights and inclusion – join the global conversation on the future of sport.
🔎 Explore the full programme 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
5–8 Oct | 📍 Tampere, Finland
From anti-doping to governance, human rights and inclusion – join the global conversation on the future of sport.
🔎 Explore the full programme 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
August 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New voices confirmed for #ptg2025 💥
5–8 Oct | 📍 Tampere, Finland
From anti-doping to governance, human rights and inclusion – join the global conversation on the future of sport.
🔎 Explore the full programme 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
5–8 Oct | 📍 Tampere, Finland
From anti-doping to governance, human rights and inclusion – join the global conversation on the future of sport.
🔎 Explore the full programme 👇
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
“We accept an enormous amount of inequality in sport – and it’s unacceptable.”
At #ptg2025, sports lawyer Catherine Ordway will share lessons from helping evacuate Afghan women cricketers – and why sport must stop tiptoeing around gender inequality 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
At #ptg2025, sports lawyer Catherine Ordway will share lessons from helping evacuate Afghan women cricketers – and why sport must stop tiptoeing around gender inequality 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
August 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“We accept an enormous amount of inequality in sport – and it’s unacceptable.”
At #ptg2025, sports lawyer Catherine Ordway will share lessons from helping evacuate Afghan women cricketers – and why sport must stop tiptoeing around gender inequality 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...
At #ptg2025, sports lawyer Catherine Ordway will share lessons from helping evacuate Afghan women cricketers – and why sport must stop tiptoeing around gender inequality 👇
www.playthegame.org/news/meet-th...