Mies, Switzerland, June 10, 2022: The International Basketball Federation FIBA has announced that His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Al Hussein has been appointed Founding Chairman of the FIBA Safeguarding Council.
HRH is an International Olympic Committee member, President of the National Olympic Committee of Jordan, Executive Board member of the Olympic Council of Asia and Chair of the OCA Peace Through Sport Committee.
HRH Prince Feisal said: "In our ever-evolving world of sport and Olympism, safeguarding principles and standards have become instrumental tools in ensuring that everyone practices, plays and experiences sport in a free and safe way, protected from all types of harm and abuse.
"Ensuring that sport is a respectful and equitable environment for everyone involved takes time and effort and demands decision-making that answers today's challenges and clears the path for the participation of tomorrow's youth.
“The proactive steps that FIBA is taking to ensure the sport of basketball is accessible and safe are the right steps forward, at the right moment."
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis added: "FIBA has taken an important step by forming an independent advisory body to address issues related to safeguarding.
“The safety of the basketball community within the remit of FIBA is a priority for the Central Board. The Safeguarding Council will count on the wealth of experience and know-how of its members as well as on the support of FIBA in order to play a significant role in the protection of our members, with an emphasis on players."
Source: www.fiba.basketball