Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become a prominent sport in Russia, with a fervent following in the Caucasus region. This surge in popularity can be attributed to a blend of cultural heritage, historical precedence, and socio-economic factors that have made combat sports an integral part of Russian society. However, the rise of MMA has also brought about significant security challenges, with extremist groups exploiting the sport for recruitment and propaganda purposes.
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Soccer hooliganism episode in Athens: lessons from a security perspective – by Maria Chr. Alvanou
An episode of hooligan violence, with a 22-year-old man dying from multiple stab wounds took place in Athens, Greece, the night before Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League qualifying soccer match between teams AEK (Greece) and visiting Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia).[1] Additionally to one man violently losing his life, there are 8 people injured (Croatian and Greek) and the clashes were especially violent.
Continue readingCOVID-19: Tokyo 2020, una pietra miliare nella sicurezza degli eventi – by Serena Pontaletta
La pandemia Covid – 19 ha riscritto in breve tempo le abitudini quotidiani di milioni di persone ridefinendo valori e scale di priorità. E’ certo però che i suoi riflessi e le ricadute sull’organizzazione futura delle vita sociale saranno importanti e influenzeranno tutti gli ambiti della socialità fra cui quello degli eventi sportivi e della loro sicurezza. Continue reading