World Players Association helped secure the adoption of historic international guidelines at the ILO Meeting of Experts in Geneva. For the first time, governments, employers and workers’ representatives reached consensus on a global framework to protect the fundamental labour rights of professional athletes and address violence and harassment in sport.
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Players call for equal prize money and stronger engagement with player associations following the Women’s Asian Cup, highlighting the need for collective bargaining and structural change to match the game’s rapid growth.
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The agreement between the WNBPA and the WNBA sets a new benchmark for collective bargaining in women's sport, demonstrating how player-led negotiations — anchored in solidarity and participation — can drive lasting improvements in working conditions and industry standards.
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World Players Association helped secure the adoption of historic international guidelines at the ILO Meeting of Experts in Geneva.
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World Players will host its inaugural World Players Summit from June 8–11, 2026, at AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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New research shows the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup could be the most commercially successful edition yet.
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The World Players Institute will host its inaugural conference, WPI 2026 – Where Research Takes the Field, on 27–28 October 2026 at Trinity College Dublin, bringing together researchers and practitioners to translate sport research into decision-making, practice, and policy development.
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We empower players by ensuring their rights and working conditions are protected through collective bargaining. By equipping player associations with practical tools, education, and standards, we strengthen their ability to negotiate better agreements and deliver lifelong support to athletes.
We unite players across disciplines and continents, building solidarity that amplifies their voice. By bringing associations together, we enable players to shape decisions at every level of the game, improve working conditions, and advance their rights through collective action.
We inspire change by showing how organized players transform sport. From advancing equality in women's professional sport to global campaigns on health and safety, our movement demonstrates that international solidarity drives real reforms, protects rights, and creates a fairer future for all athletes.
The World Players Association is the global voice of organized athletes, representing more than 85,000 players through over 100 associations in 60+ countries. We unite athletes across sports and continents to protect their rights, improve working conditions, and strengthen their collective influence. Guided by the vision of a world of sport that is collectively bargained, we empower player associations, foster solidarity, and inspire change to create fairer, more sustainable sports industries for all.
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