New Sports Regulations: Athlete Protection, Gender Equality, and Scholarship Support.
This act introduces significant changes to the functioning of Polish sports associations, aiming to increase transparency, gender equality in management boards, and protect athletes from violence and discrimination. Additionally, it introduces new types of scholarship support for student-athletes and mothers, and modifies physical fitness testing rules in schools.
Key points
Introduction of a gender balance requirement (min. 30%) in the management and control bodies of Polish sports associations, promoting equality and diversity.
Mandatory inclusion of national team athlete representatives in the management boards of Polish sports associations, increasing their influence on decisions.
Establishment of an Ombudsman for the protection of athletes' rights and other individuals in sports, who will monitor, prevent, and intervene in cases of violence and discrimination.
Introduction of new scholarships for student-athletes and additional benefits for female athletes during pregnancy and after childbirth, improving their financial situation.
Obligation for sports clubs and associations to adopt and update standards for preventing violence and discrimination, and to report such incidents to the Ombudsman.
Renaming the "Sports Talents" registry to "Student Motor Skills Assessment" and introducing mandatory fitness tests and collection of student height and weight data in schools.
Sports judges gain legal protection similar to public officials, aiming to enhance their safety and authority.
55%
VOTING RESULTS
2024-11-21
For
247
Against
22
Abstain
178
Status:
Transmitted to President
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