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The president of World Aquatics, Husain Al Musallam, visited the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency in MontrealHe met with WADA President Witold Banka and Director General Olivier Niggli. They discussed several topics, including what constitutes " one of the most important challenges facing sport "According to Al Musallam: the growing pressure from private investment entities on sports organizations. A topical issue with the withdrawal of the controversial project by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
« Sport is open to investment and commercial partnerships, and there may be a place for private equity » Al Musallam believesThe president of World Aquatics, however, set certain conditions. As guardians of sport and guarantors of a healthy future for future generations of athletes, we must also ensure that governance is primarily focused on these aspects. When the interests of sport and athletes are threatened, we will always defend them. "He asserts. This type of investor continues to gain ground. They are already omnipresent in clubs and franchises."
