The trial of Gjert Ingebrigtsen, accused of abusing his son Jakob, a double Olympic champion, raises critical concerns about child safety in sports. Dr. Bettina Rulofs, a researcher in sport diversity studies, reveals a worrying trend: a European study found that 65% of athletes reported experiencing psychological violence. Rulofs argues that elite sports often create conditions conducive to emotional abuse, emphasizing the need for awareness and change to protect young athletes from harmful practices that have been normalized in the competitive environment.
Dr. Bettina Rulofs highlighted the prevalence of psychological violence in sport, stating that 65% of respondents in a study reported experiencing psychological abuse, which is considered 'normal' in the sport environment.
Rulofs emphasized the need to address the high occurrence of emotional violations and psychological abuse in sports, asserting that it creates an environment characterized by fear for young athletes.
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