IOC Names 11 Research Centers for Athletes’ Health Concerns
GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced 11 organizations as IOC Research Centers for 2023-2026 to protect athletes’ health.
The IOC Research Centers “will each work widely to research, develop and implement effective preventive and treatment methods for sports-related injuries and illnesses, supported by a four-year grant from the IOC,” an IOC statement said.
The centers come from Australia, Canada, Denmark, South Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, South Africa, Britain, the United States, and a French-speaking Research Network composed of institutions from France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.