Which global governance bodies influence youth sport standards and safeguarding?

• A. IOC, FIFA/UEFA, national associations, WADA, UNESCO, and child-protection organizations
• B. IOC only
• C. UNESCO and WADA only
• D. National associations and clubs

Answer: (A)

When we look at standards and safeguarding in youth sport, multiple levels of governance work together. The IOC sets the overarching ethical framework and promotes safe-sport practices on a global scale, while FIFA and UEFA establish football-specific safeguarding policies that their member associations must adopt. National associations, in turn, implement these policies locally within clubs and programs, ensuring protections are visible on the ground. WADA provides the anti-doping rules and education that protect athletes’ health and integrity, a critical part of safeguarding in sport. UNESCO contributes through international policy and educational initiatives that support the protection and rights of children in sport. Finally, child-protection organizations bring specialized expertise, outreach, and resources to prevent abuse and respond effectively when safeguarding concerns arise. Taken together, these bodies cover governance, enforcement, education, and child-protection needs across youth sport, making this the most comprehensive and accurate level of influence.