A six-year review of German TV ARD has highlighted a disturbing reality in world sports. According to the reduction, about 10 million children worldwide are suspected of using doping substances to increase sports performance.

According to reports published by the ARD, about 5 to 6 percent of children who engage in sports contestants may be involved in the practice. In many cases, they are exposed to prohibited substances under pressure from trainers, parents, and others seeking results and medals.

The research, conducted over six years in more than 50 countries and in 25 different sports, raises serious concerns about protecting the health and rights of children in sports.

Among the substances used are mentioned as anabolic steroids and growth hormone. In fact, according to experts involved in research, some children are given pills that are presented as harmless vitamins or supplements without being told about their real content.

Another concern is the fact that only about 100 children per year result positive in official doping tests, a figure that raises questions about the effectiveness of the controls and real size of the phenomenon.

Experts warn that the consequences may be long-term, including physical health injuries and child development.

This research brings to the attention an essential question: How far can a medal and success race go, when child health is in the middle?

Sports should be room for development, education and health, not an environment where children sacrifice their future for sporting results.

Source Layer: RTKLive