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Safeguarding in Sport: First Discussion with Sports Federations

The Sport Safeguarding Research Centre held an initial discussion with representatives of sports federations on safeguarding policy and practice.

Safeguarding nello sport, tutela dei giovani atleti e confronto con le federazioni sportive

On 6 October 2026, an informal online meeting took place between the Sport Safeguarding Research Centre and representatives of several sports federations. The initiative provided an opportunity for an initial exchange on experience gained in implementing safeguarding policies, key operational challenges and the Centre’s future work.

The discussion highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation and information-sharing among institutions, federations and research bodies, while encouraging the development of effective protection procedures and safeguarding training.

Full report

Read the complete meeting report (PDF, 8 pages; Italian).