24 March 2026, 10.00am — 12.30pm CET

Online

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  Concept note and programme

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  Speakers' biographies

This webinar aimed to:

• analyse how media narratives about disability in sport are produced and maintained;
• explore the role of journalists, sports governing bodies, advocates and athletes in shaping media representation;
• highlight the experiences of journalists and athletes with disabilities in relation to media visibility and operations;
• identify practical pathways towards more ethical, inclusive and athlete-centred media practices;
• develop concrete recommendations for media professionals and sports organisations.

Based on the webinar discussions, a short set of practical recommendations was identified and published above.

 Chapters

• 00:00—02:47 Opening: Introduction
• 02:48—06:16 Opening: Stanislas Frossard, Council of Europe
• 06:17—09:27 Opening: Sarah Lynch, European Commission
• 09:28—10:13 Mapping the present: Analysis, reflection and action
• 10:14—25:08 Toni Bruce, University of Auckland
• 25:09—41:56 Martina Caironi, Paralympic athlete
• 41:57—1:02:07 Andy Stevenson, Sports Presenter, Reporter and Commentator
• 1:02:08—1:17:50 Craig Spence, International Paralympic Committee
• 1:17:51—1:37:50 Felipe Quintela, VLP Sports
• 1:37:51—2:24:30 Towards more ethical and inclusive sports media landscape: Roundtable discussion
• 2:24:31—2:25:07 Closing