Katie Boulter opens up over awful' online abuse sent to tennis players
Boulter highlighted that abuse often comes from gamblers frustrated over losses, expressing concerns for player safety due to the anonymity of online threats.
Pushy sporting parents: How far is too far? DW 04/04/2025
Dr. Bettina Rulofs highlighted the prevalence of psychological violence in sport, stating that 65% of respondents in a study reported experiencing psychological abuse, which is considered 'normal' in the sport environment.
The parents of a Bucknell football player are suing the school, claiming negligence despite the university knowing about their son's sickle cell diagnosis and failing to implement safety protocols.
World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women DW 02/27/2025
"We put boxers first and the safety of athletes is absolutely paramount. We have recognized for some time that gender clarity is an extremely complex issue with significant welfare concerns."
ONE Championship Co-Founder Victor Cui Tapped to Help Improve Combat Sports Safety in Alberta
Cui emphasized, 'Safety is our top priority. We have to ensure that every measure is in place to protect our athletes, especially after recent tragic events.'
Paralympic triathlons delayed over River Seine water quality DW 09/01/2024
The decision to postpone the Para-triathlon races followed a joint statement explaining that recent rain had caused a decline in the River Seine's water quality.