Research summary · Youth development
Protecting elite youth athletes at international events
A contemporary statement focuses on highly trained youth athletes taking part in international competition.
- Publication year
- 2024
- Publication type
- IOC consensus statement
- Journal
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Population / context
- Elite youth athletes · Olympic and international events
What the publication reports
A youth-centred framework considers health, safety and sustainability alongside performance. It complements the broader 2015 development statement while concentrating on elite athletes and the demands of major events.
Limits and interpretation
Recommendations are consensus guidance rather than evidence of a single optimal development pathway. Event safeguards require local implementation and monitoring; youth participation is not interchangeable with adult sport.
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