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CYCLING UCI hit with EU antitrust complaint over sanctions for cycling in rival events

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's global governing body, is facing an antitrust complaint filed with the European Commission by the World Cycling Federation (WCF). The complaint alleges that UCI's rules, which impose sanctions on riders and teams participating in rival events not sanctioned by UCI, are anti-competitive. These sanctions include potential fines, suspensions, and bans from UCI events. The WCF, established in 2023, argues that UCI's practices hinder competition and innovation in the sport by preventing athletes from competing in alternative events. This legal challenge comes as part of a broader dispute over the governance and commercialization of cycling, with the UCI defending its regulations as necessary for maintaining the sport's integrity and structure.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/cycling/cycling-uci-hit-with-eu-antitrust-complaint-over-sanctions-cycling-rival-events-2025-03-03/ ]