The "safe sport" initiative has taken on greater importance as athlete welfare has become an issue of wider concern, with the public more aware than ever that athletes must be protected from predatory behavior that puts them in danger.But a recent case in Japanese women's football underscores the remaining flaws in the policy's application.At Diosa Izumo FC, a women's second-division team in Shimane Prefecture, two Brazilian players publicly alleged last November that they were subjected to sexual harassment by their Japanese manager, Yoji Sakai.Sakai denied the accusations, however, claimi…READ FULL ARTICLE
