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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
October 28, 2025
10h ago
Why female athletes don't feel safe while in athletics camps
Marathoner Chelimo says they need help in kicking out unlicensed coaches preying on girls..
✨ Key Highlights
An athlete based in Iten, Kenya, is advocating for a collaborative effort to eliminate individuals who impersonate coaches and exploit aspiring athletes. This initiative stems from ongoing concerns among athletes and security agencies regarding prevalent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in training camps, where imposters prey on young girls and boys.
- The primary concern is the exploitation of young athletes through Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at training bases.
- Marathon star Joan Chelimo was featured in connection with the issue, though the article highlights efforts by an unnamed Iten-based athlete.
- The proposed solution involves a multi-stakeholder approach to remove predators from athletics camps.
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