The Panathlon Club of Lisbon is closely following the recent initiative by the European Commission, which presented a set of recommendations to combat hate speech in Sport. Given the importance of the topic and its direct link to the values we defend, the PCL's Board of Directors approved the position «HATE SPEECH IN SPORT - Respect for human dignity does not end where competition begins».
In this document, the club highlights the main European recommendations and affirms the responsibility of sports organizations in the face of hateful behavior. It also emphasizes the responsibility of the media, which should not turn the dissemination of such content into an audience-grabbing tool.
Above all, we reaffirm that combating hate speech is not only about protecting its victims but also about preserving the credibility, integrity, and educational and social value of Sport itself.
The Panathlon Club of Lisbon invites readers to engage with and disseminate this position, contributing to a broader reflection and awareness on an issue that concerns the entire sports community.
