Lúcio Miguel Correia, specialist in the field, advocates for the creation of a cross-cutting law to protect motherhood in sport. The specialist warns about the existence of a legal gap that leaves athletes vulnerable during and after pregnancy.
Correia draws attention to the inequality that exists between different sports modalities regarding the protection of athlete-mothers. This disparity creates situations of injustice that need a uniform legislative response.
The specialist emphasizes that without a law that covers all sports modalities, many athletes face difficulties in reconciling their sports career with motherhood. This situation can lead to the early abandonment of sports practice by women who wish to become mothers.
The defense of cross-cutting legislation arises as a way to guarantee equal conditions and consistent protection for all athletes who choose motherhood, regardless of the sport they practice.
