Consensus statement The IOC Consensus Statement: harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport Margo Mountjoy et al Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096121 Quote: Despite the well-recognised benefits of sport, there are also negative influences on athlete health, well-being and integrity caused by non-accidental violence through harassment and abuse. All athletes have a right to engage in ?safe sport?, defined as an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable and free from all forms of non-accidental violence to athletes.
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Harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport