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International Olympic Committee consensus statement on youth athletic development.

The health, fitness and other advantages of youth sports participation are well recognised. However, there are considerable challenges for all stakeholders involved-especially youth athletes-in trying to maintain inclusive, sustainable and enjoyable participation and success for all levels of individual athletic achievement. In an effort to advance a more unified, evidence-informed approach to ...

Interview with Claudia Bokel, member of the International Olympic Committee

Clearly, the enthusiasm of the spectators. An estimated 15 million people lined the streets for the Olympic Torch Relay through the UK, including 4.2 million in London alone. More than 7 million spectators visited venues in the first 10 days of the Games and 2.7 million spectators visited the Olympic Park. More than 5 million people attended Live Sites where events were displayed on big screens...

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The International Olympic Committee Consensus statement on age determination in high-level young athletes.

476 Br J Sports Med June 2010 Vol 44 No 7 there may be considerable rewards, individual fame or national prestige associated with winning, not only for the athlete but for the coach and his or her entourage. These competitions also represent important showgrounds for young athletes; in some sports, this is often where talented athletes are identifi ed for a future professional career. Unfortuna...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Statement on periodic health evaluation of elite athletes March 2009.

The Olympic Games is the largest sport event in the world. In Beijing, 10 500 athletes compete selected from a large group of elite athletes in 204 countries. Sports participation on the elite level, aside from winning medals, fame and other rewards, is also important from a health perspective. There is no longer any doubt that regular physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality i...