FIH has appointed two experts in this area:Marialoreto Gonzalez (Chile) and Nirmal Kumar (India)-as security officers for ladies and gentlemen FIH Hockey Junior World Cupsrespectively.
The primary mission of the Safeguarding Officers is to create an environment of safety, well-being and protection for all rising hockey stars who will showcase their talents at the highest global event for this age group. This will be achieved by providing athletes with access to preventative and educational resources.
In addition, the Safeguarding Officers will of course be available to address any security issues that may arise during the tournaments, ensuring complete confidentiality.
FIH President Tayyab Ikramcommenting on this renewed initiative, said“Safety has become one of the most important aspects of sports governance. Athletes are at the heart of everything we do. As an international federation, it is our duty to implement all possible measures and frameworks to ensure that our athletes develop in an environment where they feel safe enough to perform at their best. This commitment is especially crucial for young athletes. Through our initiative to appoint Safeguarding Officers for the upcoming FIH Hockey Junior World Cups, we embrace our responsibility with full determination.”
Marialoreto González is a lawyer with a master’s degree in law and gender, specialized in sexual crimes, violence and abuse. She is a member of the Panam Sports Safe Sports Commission and is a lawyer in charge of the Office for Respect Unit of the Chilean Olympic Committee. She has extensive experience with abuse legislation. She has also worked as a welfare officer at several major sporting events and has contributed to the establishment of secure sports offices in multiple Pan American Olympic Committees, including the development of protocols and relevant legislation.
As Head of the Player Care Department at FC Madras, Nirmal Kumar brings more than six years of experience in mentoring and protecting young athletes. He has led the implementation of child protection policy, conducted awareness and training sessions and overseen incident reporting protocols. His leadership has created a safe, respectful and supportive environment within the academy.
In response to their appointment, both security officials said: “We would like to express our sincere enthusiasm and deep appreciation for the opportunity to work with FIH. We understand the critical importance of the Safeguarding Officers in ensuring a safe, positive and supportive environment for all participants. We look forward to working closely with FIH and contributing to the success of these major events.”
Source: FIH.hockey
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