Which approach best demonstrates ethical risk management for athletes during events?

• A. Focus exclusively on performance outcomes.
• B. Delay any risk assessment until after the event.
• C. Identify hazards, implement controls, plan medical support, ensure emergency procedures, and document review.
• D. Rely on individual teams without standard procedures.

Answer: (C)

Ethical risk management in sport means proactively protecting athletes' health and safety by systematically identifying hazards and putting safeguards in place. Identifying hazards, applying controls to reduce risk, planning medical support, setting up clear emergency procedures, and regularly reviewing documentation together create a prepared, accountable approach that can be applied across all events. This demonstrates duty of care, transparency, and continuous improvement. Focusing only on performance outcomes, delaying risk assessment, or relying on ad hoc procedures would leave athletes more vulnerable and undermine safeguarding.