Overview
- The British Journal of Sports Medicine published the IOC-supported FAIR Consensus on December 2 with 56 evidence-based recommendations.
- Mandated sport-specific neuromuscular warm-ups of at least 10 minutes twice weekly are advised to prevent first-time and repeat leg injuries.
- The guidance calls for enforced rules against unlawful head or body contact, mandatory concussion management, and wider use of protective gear including mouthguards, helmets and neckguards.
- The statement urges safe spaces free of body shaming, policies to address harassment and abuse, and support for female-specific health needs such as menstruation, pregnancy, bone health and breast care.
- The consensus drew on seven evidence reviews covering 600+ studies and over 600,000 participants, with the IOC signaling priority support as adoption, funding, education and surveillance improvements now move to federations and leagues.