Episode 3: “Sometimes We Can’t See”

Understanding the data on abuse in sports

Watch the third and final episode of our research series on violence in sports: “Sometimes We Can’t See.”

In this video, we explore why violence is often normalized in sport – and why it’s so hard for athletes, coaches and others to recognise when they see it, when they experience it, or even when they cause it themselves.

Watch the video below, and click here for subtitles into Portuguese and Spanish.

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Sport has the potential to be a catalyst for human development, unity, and freedom, but too often it instead brings harm to its athletes, fans, and communities. We exist to uncover and rectify the many abuses that exist both in and around sport. We aim to transform sports into an authentic force for good.