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> > Virtual Olympic Congress > Congress themes > Themes > 1. The Athletes > Health protection in training and competition
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Athletes' health is one of the key concerns of the Olympic Movement. Issues for consideration in this area include education, information, treatment, prevention and anti-doping. The Olympic Movement should evaluate where improvements still need to be made in terms of the protection of athletes' health.
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Focus of study |
| The role of sports bodies |
Which sporting and non-sporting bodies are best placed to communicate with athletes on issues relating to their health?
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| Athletes' health |
Should athletes receive continued education and training throughout their career regarding the implications of practising their chosen sport on their long-term health?
Should the general approach to training and competition be reviewed, particularly where young athletes are concerned? What role should parents contribute?
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| Athletes' bodies |
Should new technical rules and new technologies be subject to more in-depth risk assessments regarding their impact on athletes' bodies before they are introduced into a particular sport?
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