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Sport: Effective participation of migrants in sport

Code:
RED122
Key Area:
Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
Strand(s):
Discrimination, Equality
16/02/2012 - 13:19
Short Answer

There are no important legal restrictions preventing migrants to effectively participate in sport. At professional level and in some sports there may be some limitations in the total number of foreigners per team.

Qualitative Info

In some cases like in football, handball and basketball professional leagues some limitations exist as to the number of foreign (third countries) allowed to participate in national competitions.

Groups affected/interested Migrants
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Sport
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