What is the age limit for minors participating in sports competitions?
The Rhineland-Palatinate (RK) Ministry of Tourism and Sport has clarified reports about an alleged ban on children's sports, stating that the issue is only about age requirements for participation in sports competitions.
The measures, specific to participation in sports competitions, are not a ban on sports in general. Instead, they establish minimum age limits for participation in these competitions. The exact age limits have not been specified, but they are in line with international standards.
The ministry emphasized that the measures are intended to reduce the risk of injuries at an early age and are primarily aimed at protecting the health of children. The age restrictions comply with international standards for sports competitions and were coordinated with the Ministry of Health.
Competitions, as part of sports training, involve certain physical and emotional loads. The ministry believes that setting minimum age limits for participation in these competitions is a necessary step to ensure the safety and well-being of young athletes.
It's important to note that the age restrictions only concern participation in sports competitions and do not affect the admission of children to sports schools, sections, and other institutions for sports training. Over 5.1 million children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 are regularly engaged in sports in the country, and the ministry has made it clear that the measures do not constitute a ban on sports for children.
The age restrictions for participation in sports competitions were developed based on the proposals of sports federations. The ministry encourages continued participation in sports and emphasizes the importance of sports training for the physical and mental development of children and adolescents.
Reports of a 'ban on sports' are inaccurate, as the issue is only about age requirements for participation in sports competitions. The ministry has set minimum age limits for participation in these competitions and encourages everyone to respect these limits for the safety and well-being of young athletes.
For further information, you can visit the ministry's website, where the clarification statement regarding the alleged ban on children's sports has been published.
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