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Court Backs ARD in Legal Battle Over German Speed Skating Association Misconduct

April 20, 2026 by Editor-in-Chief

A German court has ruled in favor of public broadcaster ARD in a defamation case brought by the German Speed Skating Association (DESG), affirming that the broadcaster’s investigative reporting on alleged misconduct within the organization remains protected under freedom of expression laws. The decision marks a significant moment for sports journalism in Germany, reinforcing the … Read more

Petzold Suspension: Criticism Mounts Against German Speed Skating Federation – Independent Investigation Demanded

March 6, 2026 by Editor-in-Chief

Speed Skating Dispute Escalates as Athlete Faces Suspension Berlin – A growing controversy is unfolding within German speed skating, as Fridtjof Petzold has been provisionally suspended by the Deutsche Eisschnelllauf- und Shorttrack-Gemeinschaft (DESG) following his public criticism of the organization. The decision has sparked outrage from fellow athletes and raised serious questions about the independence … Read more