Charter on the Rights of the Child in Sport
All children have the right
- to practise sports
- to enjoy themselves and to play
- to live in a healthy environment
- to be treated with dignity
- to be trained and coached by competent people
- to take part in training that is adapted to their age, individual rhythm and competence
- to match themselves against children of the same level in a suitable competition
- to practise sport in safe conditions
- to rest
- to have the opportunity to become a champion, or not to be a champion
Point 5 of the Declaration of Panathlon on ethics in youth sport
Gand, 24 September 2004
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