Safe Sport

⚠️ A growing challenge in women’s sport

Online abuse targeting female athletes is rising - impacting well-being, performance, and careers. From major tournaments to everyday competition, the pressure goes far beyond the field.

Initiatives like ICC & Freedom2hear are stepping in - using AI moderation and direct support to create safer digital spaces.

📊 7.7M+ posts monitored
📉 31% drop in toxicity
🛡️ 90+ accounts protected

💡 It’s not just about moderation - it’s about protecting athletes and setting new standards for online safety in sport.

🔗 Read more: https://www.freedom2hear.com/insights/a-growing-challenge-in-womens-sport

💪 Confidence goes beyond the field

Athletes today build resilience not only in sport, but also in the digital world - where awareness, confidence and smart choices matter just as much. Just like in sport, discipline, teamwork and mindset help navigate challenges and stay strong online.

Explore how sport can shape digital confidence and safer online spaces 👇

🔗 https://safesportproject.org/2025/11/04/the-art-of-connection/

🔐Strengthening digital safety in sport 🏐

The Safe Sport – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes training course brought together participants from Bulgaria, Estonia, North Macedonia and Serbia to build skills for tackling cyberbullying and online risks in sport.

More information: https://safesportproject.org/2026/03/11/safe-sport-training-course-in-belgrade/

SAFE SPORT Training Course in Belgrade The SAFE SPORT – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes project successfully conducted a tailored training course from March 5-8, 2025, in Belgrade, Serbia. This impactful event brought together 12 parti…

🔐 Strengthening digital safety for women athletes 🏐

From 5–8 March in Belgrade, the Safe Sport – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes Training Course brought together participants from Bulgaria, Estonia, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

During the training, participants explored practical tools and methods to address cyberbullying, online harassment, identity theft, and other digital risks affecting young women in sport. Trainers and sport educators strengthened their capacity to support athletes in protecting their personal data, recognizing online threats, and responding confidently to digital challenges.

The training is part of the SAFE SPORT – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, which aims to equip athletes, coaches, and sport organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to build safer digital environments in sport.

🔐 New Toolkit: Cybersecurity & Mental Wellbeing for Women in Sport Safe Sport 🏅

Online safety matters just as much as safety on the field. Our new Toolkit supports athletes, coaches and sport organisations with practical guidance on preventing digital risks, tackling online harassment and protecting mental wellbeing.

📥 Download here: https://safesportproject.org/resources/

The project promotes safer and more inclusive sport environments and is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

Resources

Top 5 Online Threats for Female Athletes 🚨

The digital world opens doors - but it also brings risks. From cyberbullying and fake profiles to phishing, data leaks, and digital blackmail, female athletes are disproportionately targeted online.

The SAFE SPORT – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes project, co-funded by the Programme of the European Union, raises awareness and provides practical tools to help women in sport stay protected.

Because digital safety is not optional - it’s essential.
Stronger online. Stronger in sport. 💙

🔗 More information:

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🎥✨ The SAFE SPORT promo video is here!

Sport is more digital than ever - but for many women athletes, the online world brings real risks.
That’s why Safe Sport - Cybersecurity for Women Athletes is working to create safer digital spaces in sport. 💻🏅

From innovative cybersecurity tools to practical training and policy support, this Erasmus+ Sport initiative empowers women athletes to stay confident, protected, and resilient online.

Because sport should empower - not expose. 💜

▶️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/SK6C5PuomHQ?si=nK8ehJUSHRJHAsJb
🔗 Learn more: www.safesportproject.org

#SafeSport #ErasmusPlus Sport today is more connected than ever. Athletes train, communicate, and build their careers online. But with these opportunities come new risks - especiall...

The kick-off of the Safe Sport project attracted media attention and was covered by media websites in North Macedonia. This visibility highlights the relevance of the project’s mission to promote safer and more supportive sport environments across the region.

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🔐🏃‍♀️ Safe Sport Project Launched in Skopje

On 28–29 November 2025, the SAFE SPORT project – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport Programme of the European Union, officially kicked off with its first international meeting in Skopje. Partners from North Macedonia, Serbia, Estonia and Bulgaria came together to launch joint work for a safer digital environment in sport.

🇧🇬 The meeting and the project start were covered by Bulgarian media, highlighting the importance of digital safety and inclusion for women athletes.

🔗 Read more (in Bulgarian):
https://forumat-bg.com/obshta/sport/25521-9735-p-rva-sresa-po-proekt-safe-sport-v-skopie

Първа среща по проект SAFE SPORT в Скопие - ФорумЪт Проектът има за цел да предостави на спортисти, треньори и спортни организации знания, инструменти и увереност за безопасно онлайн поведение.

🌐🏅 SAFE SPORT kicks off in Skopje!

On 28–29 November, partners of the Safe Sport – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes project met in Skopje for the official kick-off. The Erasmus+ Sport co-funded project will strengthen digital safety for young women in sport through training, practical tools and awareness activities.

A strong start to a safer digital environment for women athletes. 💙💻✨

🔗 More info: https://safesportproject.org/2025/12/01/safe-sport-kick-off-meeting-in-skopje/

SAFE SPORT Kick-Off Meeting in Skopje The SAFE SPORT – Cybersecurity for Women Athletes project officially started with a two-day kick-off meeting held on 28–29 November 2025 in Skopje, North Macedonia, bringing together all partner or…