Facebook, Instagram Detail Safety Features for Athletes During This Summer’s Big Events

The UEFA European Championship, 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Paralympic Games are all coming up

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With soccer’s UEFA European Championship, the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo and the Paralympic Games all on tap for this summer, Facebook shared steps it is taking to protect athletes from abuse, harassment and hate speech on Facebook and Instagram.

A dedicated private Instagram account will roll out for athletes competing in Tokyo, sharing best practices on Facebook and Instagram and serving as a channel for athletes to share questions and flag issues to the social network’s teams.

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