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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