Exploring the impact of protective policies in elite sports on athlete well-being and fairness ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
- Elite sports policies are designed to protect athletes and the spirit of fair play in sports competitions.
- These policies have unintended consequences, such as creating unhealthy practices and perpetuating inequality.
- As science and technology have advanced, ethical questions about fairness in sports have been raised.
- Protective policies can have trickle-down effects on lower levels of competition, impacting athletes at all levels.
- It is important to ensure that protective policies are designed with the best interests of the athletes in mind, rather than solely for the image or interests of sports organizations.
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Sports Medicine, Athlete Health & Wellness, Injury Prevention, Elite Athletes