{
  "id": 661125,
  "title": "Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/kick-it-out-chair-bhandari-to-step-down-from-role-661125",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-12T11:34:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg5lpd0l5l5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sanjay Bhandari, the chair of Kick It Out, will resign from his position at the end of the 2026-27 football season. He assumed the role in 2019 and has served for over seven years. Bhandari received an MBE in 2024 for his contributions to football through Kick It Out, an organization founded in 1993. In a statement, Bhandari expressed gratitude for being honored with the chair position, noting that the Football United strategy aims to unite various stakeholders to effect meaningful change. The new chair will take on a crucial role in advancing Kick It Out's vision, working alongside an experienced board and the chief executive to promote equality and inclusion in sports. Bhandari's leadership has led to significant improvements, such as increased financial independence and governance, the appointment of a fresh board and leadership team, and restructuring. As Kick It Out begins its recruitment process for a successor, the new chair is anticipated to collaborate with Bhandari until the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign before officially assuming leadership on July 1, 2027.",
  "summary": "Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/kick-it-out-chair-bhandari-to-step-down-from-role",
        "published": "2026-08-12T11:34:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}