international sports issues of may 2021.
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1. RESPONDING TO COVID-19
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport have been severe, from its finances to its wider societal outcomes. Stadiums have been empty, athletes have been training and competing in isolation, or not at all. Many people, especially children and youth, have lost opportunities to participate in sport. The pandemic has changed the face of sport, and its effects will be felt for years to come.
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Centre for Sport and Human Rights Library 5 Sport and Human Rights Issues to Look Out For in 2021
5 Sport and Human Rights Issues to Look Out For in 2021
01 Jan 2021
Author - Centre for Sport and Human Rights
1. RESPONDING TO COVID-19
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport have been severe, from its finances to its wider societal outcomes. Stadiums have been empty, athletes have been training and competing in isolation, or not at all. Many people, especially children and youth, have lost opportunities to participate in sport. The pandemic has changed the face of sport, and its effects will be felt for years to come.
As long as the pandemic lasts, sport will be played mainly behind closed doors and workarounds such as frequent testing of athletes and league “bubbles” will continue. COVID-19 has set in motion key trends for 2021 and beyond. These include:
Expanding digital engagement - Sports bodies and leagues were pivoting online before the pandemic as more fans turned to streaming platforms over live TV or physical attendance. The pandemic will accelerate this trend as sports bodies explore creative ways to engage fans digitally. It is also likely to change revenue models for sports that rely on ticket sales, such as women’s football. Increasing scrutiny of government sport spending - COVID-19 has made painfully clear how women’s sport or sport for persons with disabilities among others are critically underfunded. As sport’s financial recovery begins next year, more attention will be directed at where governments spend limited financial resources. Continuing access to sport - The economic collapse and loss of jobs threaten people’s access to sport and physical fitness. This can be seen in funding cuts, particularly for grassroots and sport for development programmes. Loss of funding will hit children particularly hard as they are often the main beneficiaries of programmes and so long-term effects may not be fully known for several years. Addressing long-term impacts of COVID-19 - The effects of the virus on people’s health over time are still largely unknown with stories of “long Covid”, relapses and difficulty getting back to everyday life. This has potentially serious implications for athlete health and performance in the years ahead.
2. CONFRONTING ATHLETE ABUSE
Abuse scandals across sport made headlines this year. Protecting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of athletes will remain a major topic for 2021.
A particular focus is likely to be improved structures for reporting and investigating abuse, with calls for greater independence and better understanding of how to support and include survivors and victims.
3. TAKING ON SPORTWASHING
With greater state investment into sports clubs, and events taking place in countries with poor human rights records, scrutiny will continue over where ownership, broadcasting and sponsorship dollars come from. Examples include the attempt by the Saudi Public Investment Fund to takeover Newcastle United FC, and the Kingdom ramping up its hosting of sporting events including boxing, golf, and more recently, being added to the F1 Grand Prix Circuit. All this despite the government’s deplorable human rights record. China continues to bid for major events, despite a worsening human rights situation and Belarus, which is set to host the Ice Hockey World Championships, has actively targeted and arrested high-profile athletes for speaking out against the government in this summer’s protests.
4. ENSURING RIGHTS RESPECTING E-SPORTS
While 2020 was marked by many sports being unable to host events, the E-sports industry has seen significant growth in numbers of people participating and gaming options. This development will continue in 2021.
5. SUPPORTING ATHLETE ACTIVISM
The past 12 months has brought athlete activism into sharper focus, especially for a new generation. Professional athletes are increasingly taking a stand in organised and coordinated ways on issues that impact them and wider society.
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