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"Mr President, I welcome the call for an integrated policy in sport adopted by this report, which addresses a broad range of issues, such as the challenges linked to racism and homophobia, the social aspects of sport and the need to ensure inclusive access, including for people with disabilities, the contribution of sport to wellbeing and health – notably mental health, and the need to strongly combat unethical practices such as match fixing, corruption and doping. Integrity is a vital component of sport. We must restore trust in sporting institutions and re-establish the values of solidarity, peace and social inclusion that sport can engender. The EU should pay particular attention to the issue of human rights in sport. The circumstances surrounding the preparation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are deeply regrettable. It is estimated that 4000 people might die before the first ball is even kicked. The EU must condemn the abuses that have been taking place. Sport must remain a vehicle for promoting human rights, not a justification for breaching them.
Finally, I’d like to address the issue of gender equality in sport and the fair representation of women in governing bodies: having more women in sport decision—making would have a positive outcome, not only on the transparency and accountability of sports organisations and access to sports activities for women, but might also counter the poor media coverage given to women’s sport and the socially discriminating and sexually stereotyped reporting found in the media."@en1
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