Congress Urged to Reform Olympic and Youth Sports Safety and Access

A comprehensive report recommends making SafeSport independent and enhancing athlete safety, amid concerns over abuse and the pay-to-play model.

A Congress-appointed committee calls for major reforms in the U.S. Olympic and youth sports systems, emphasizing athlete safety and access.
The report suggests making SafeSport fully independent from the USOPC to ensure unbiased handling of abuse allegations.
Funding concerns for SafeSport are highlighted, with recommendations for direct Congressional support to eliminate conflicts of interest.
Proposals include creating a federal office for sports oversight, tax breaks for families, and regular audits for transparency and accountability.
Polling indicates mixed effectiveness of SafeSport, with calls for reinvestment in athlete conditions to reduce vulnerability to abuse.