WCRP - Require competitions to only use regional names as listed on the WCA recognized regions list

[Samuel-Baird]

Given the recent changes made by the WCA regarding its recognition of Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, it is important to consider options for ensuring conformity in naming practices. The WCA's decision is aimed at improving relations with China, and this has prompted the need for adjustments to competition names and the WCRP.

To address this situation, two primary options can be considered:

Establish an internal policy within the WCAT that competitions using names referencing "Macau," "Hong Kong," or "Taiwan" will not be accepted. Instead, approved terms such as "Hong Kong, China," "Macau, China," and "Chinese Taipei" should be used.

Introduce a new clause, for instance, 1.7.1 in the Announcement Criteria, stating that reference to any region in competition names must align with the WCA recognized regions list. This would ensure that any use of country names complies with the WCA's, and China's, standards.

While the first option aligns directly with the WCA's and China's desired naming, it targets the freedom of expression for competitors in the affected regions. The second option, although affecting a larger number of people, aims for fairness by restricting naming freedoms across all competitions and championships.

[slongbehn]

This is not logistically possible, and is not a sincere suggestion. WCAT is not considering this. This can close.