Summary
- British Olympic bronze medal-winning pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw said that certain camera angles and slow-motion replays during competitions had led to online harassment and the circulation of inappropriate videos on social media.
- Serbian Olympic long jumper Ivana Španović also stated that some camera angles not only make athletes uncomfortable during competition but can also negatively affect their mental well-being.
- The new guidelines recommend avoiding low-angle camera shots and unnecessary slow-motion replays in events such as the high jump and pole vault.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has introduced new guidelines for the live coverage of women’s athletics events.
The recommendations were developed in consultation with female athletes and aim to prevent unnecessary sexualization of competitors while promoting more respectful and dignified broadcasts.
British Olympic bronze medal-winning pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw said that certain camera angles and slow-motion replays during competitions had led to online harassment and the circulation of inappropriate videos on social media.
She added that athletes are often concerned about camera positioning instead of being able to focus entirely on their performance.
Serbian Olympic long jumper Ivana Španović also stated that some camera angles not only make athletes uncomfortable during competition but can also negatively affect their mental well-being.
The new guidelines recommend avoiding low-angle camera shots and unnecessary slow-motion replays in events such as the high jump and pole vault.
The guidelines are expected to be implemented during the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham this August.
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