The film industry was abuzz with activity today when the announcement was made that Guardian Aus had won the Quill Award for its investigative reporting on concussions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Concussions in sports have become increasingly prevalent, and many affected sports are now starting to investigate ways to reduce the risk and improve safety and conditions for athletes.
Guardian Aus was acknowledged for their work to address the problem of concussion in sport, particularly in the AFL. Their in-depth investigation looked at the motives behind AFL players’ decisions to ignore medical advice and continue playing while experiencing symptoms of concussion.
This award is an important recognition of the need to address the issue of concussions in sport and the courage and dedication of those interviewed by Guardian Aus.
Our hearts are so full of joy and awe that Guardian Aus has won this prestigious award, and their work to raise awareness of concussion in sport will help ensure future generations of athletes can return home safely.
We hope this award inspires more investigative reporting teams to look into the hidden dangers that lurk in sports and explore the various ways to improve safety for athletes!
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– Guardian Aus wins Quill Award for investigating concussions in AFL
– Concussions in sports becoming more prevalent
– Guardian Aus investigated motives of AFL players to continue playing despite concussion symptoms
– Award recognition of need to address concussion in sports
– Award honors courage and dedication of those interviewed by Guardian Aus
– Award hopes to inspire more investigative teams to look into dangers in sports
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#GuardianAus #QuillAward #ConcussionsInSport #SafetyInSport #InvestigativeReporting
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