Female Brazilian sports reporters have joined up in a campaign raising awareness about sexual harassment and calling for respect for their professional work.

Scott Blackmun has stepped down as U.S. Olympic Committee President following criticism in the wake of the US Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal.

An extensive report into USA Swimming claims that the swimming body has knowingly ignored and actively covered hundreds of abuse cases taking place in a culture that accepted sexual relations between coaches and under-age athletes.

Last season’s reports on discriminatory incidents in UK football saw a rise of 59% compared to same period last year, new numbers from a UK football equality and inclusion organisation show.

Starting with a highly personal and emotional story, Play the Game 2017 discussed the far-reaching consequences of sexual abuse, its prevalence and how to prevent an often overlooked problem.

Sexual violence against children and young athletes in sport is a problem that has only in recent years started to be published broadly. Yet, a number of brave victims have now started to stand up to tell their stories publicly, and it is obvious that the problem has existed for way too long.

USA Gymnastics needs a complete cultural change to put athletes’ safety ahead of winning medals, concludes a recent report on the protection of young athletes.

With the addition of one of the most sensitive issues in sport to the conference agenda, Play the Game 2017 extends the deadline for abstract submission until 7 August 2017.