Which outcome is a primary goal of global safeguarding standards in youth sport?

• A. Protecting young athletes from abuse
• B. Increasing sponsorship revenue
• C. Expanding stadium capacity
• D. Lower ticket prices

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that safeguarding standards in youth sport are meant to create safe, protective environments for young athletes. The primary goal is to shield children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, and to have clear systems for prevention, reporting, and responding to concerns. This includes things like background checks for adults working with youth, codes of conduct, safeguarding officers, and training so issues can be identified and handled quickly and properly. Because safety and protection are foundational to young athletes’ participation and development, protecting them from abuse is the best answer. The other options focus on commercial or logistical aspects of sport, not safeguarding, even though strong safety measures can support ongoing participation and trust.