Tag: welfare
Grand National: Aintree reduced to 34 runners in 2024 and changes made to first fence amid horse welfare focus | Racing News
Racing’s most famous contest, the Randox Grand National at Aintree, will be reduced from 40 runners to 34 from next year as part of a focus on horse welfare. Three of this year’s Grand National field died after sustaining injuries in the race, leading to criticism from animal rights activists Animal Aid. The race was…
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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss wants more ‘strict, stringent restrictions’ on international windows for player welfare
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has called for more “strict, stringent restrictions” on international windows after the European Club Association expressed concern over the number of ‘alerts’ from its members regarding the early call-up of players for national team duty ahead of the Women’s World Cup. The women’s game has seen several high-profile injuries recently, including…
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