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EU broadcast guidelines for women's athletics

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2026-08-10 08:23 UTC → 2026-09-05 04:56 UTC · added removed

In mid‑July 2026, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and European Athletics issued a 23‑page handbook, “Raising ‘Raising the Bar,” Bar,’ to curb the sexualisation of women’s track‑and‑field broadcasts. Developed with input from athletes such as Holly Bradshaw, Ivana Španović, and Blanka Vlašić, the guide prohibits low‑angle, rear‑view, overly close, or lingering shots and excessive slow‑motion. Instead, it urges broadcasters to focus on technical aspects, performance, and emotion. EBU Sport executive Glen Killane highlighted the need to respect athlete dignity, while athletes noted that intrusive camera work can cause discomfort and provoke online abuse. While the guidelines serve as recommendations rather than mandatory rules, they encourage broadcasters to review footage to ensure respectful representation. By early August 2026, the initiative received positive feedback from the athletic community. Supporters Athletics supporter Lina Simons noted that the guidelines may help female athletes ‘the girls and women simply feel more comfortable regarding with the idea that more attention will be paid to how they are filmed. The initiative, which aligns with Safe Sport Day, aims to foster dialogue between broadcasters filmed in the future.’ By September 2026, however, the guidelines faced criticism regarding their impact on broadcast quality. Some observers argued that restricting certain shots could compromise the technical and athletes dramatic aspects of coverage, potentially obscuring the biomechanical precision and physical effort of athletes. Additionally, critics pointed to ensure a disparity in treatment, noting that high-quality technical production can coexist male athletes continue to be filmed with respectful visual storytelling. intense, unfiltered close-ups during moments of physical exertion or injury.

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  1. 2026-09-05 04:56 UTC EU broadcast guidelines for women's athletics
  2. 2026-08-10 08:23 UTC EU broadcast guidelines for women's athletics

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