On Tuesday, a discussion will be held with the Minister of Sports, Sławomir Nitras, focusing on anti-discrimination efforts and aggression in sports, along with practical steps the Polish government could implement promptly, according to Katarzyna Kotula, the Minister of Equality. The statement was shared in a briefing with the press.
In a conversation with PAP, Katarzyna Kotula confirmed that a meeting was planned with the head of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism to explore actionable policies.
On Tuesday the intention is to review anti-discrimination measures and violence in sports.
– she asked.
“There are only a few women in senior roles.”
She underscored that the issue also includes discrimination against women within sports clubs, noting that women occupy relatively few top positions not only in Poland but elsewhere as well.
Efforts to address this discrepancy have been pursued in many places, including France and the United States, with notable progress in areas related to combating discrimination and handling sexual violence in sport.
– she pointed out.
We aim to explore a range of international approaches and consider how similar measures could be adapted and implemented locally.
– she added, emphasizing that this meeting marks one step among several planned engagements with the ministry.
The discussion also raises questions about the role of ideological perspectives in the sports world. Observers are weighing how Minister Kotula’s remarks should be interpreted within the responsibilities of the Ministry of Sports. Some are speculating about the emergence of a broader, equality-focused governance within sport.
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Note: The information reflects a briefing and is presented for public awareness and context regarding ongoing policy discussions.