Athletes have real concerns about Beijing 2022, says human rights group head
FILE PHOTO: A year ahead of the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Beijing
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletes have legitimate concerns about the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and organisers need to be transparent in addressing them, says the Centre for Sport and Human Rights chief executive Mary Harvey.
Human rights groups have urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to take the Games out of China because of the treatment of Uighur Muslims, along with other human rights concerns.
China denies human rights abuses.
“I’d like information and transparency of the situation,” Harvey said when asked whether she was comfortable with the Games taking place in the country.
Athletes have real concerns about Beijing 2022, says human rights group head
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David Grevemberg joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights 03/17/21
Former Commonwealth Games Federation CEO David Grevemberg joins CSHR’s team to embed human rights standards across Sports Federations and event organisers
Embargoed until 07:00UK 08:00CET, Thursday, 18 March 2021
Key Facts
Grevemberg led the Commonwealth Games Federation since November 2014.
Grevemberg’s new role will focus on engagement with the sports sector and development of new partnerships
David Grevemberg is joining the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR) as its Chief Innovation and Partnerships Officer. Having led the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) since November 2014, where he spearheaded efforts to integrate human rights principles and standards throughout the global organisation, David will play a critical role in expanding CSHR’s drive to embed respect for human rights in sports organisations and events around the world.