<p>Each single child abuse is too much, especially in sports where body, mind, and psyche should be strengthened and children and adolescents should be socially integrated. For every type of abuse the frequencies show percentages in double digits. Coaches, parents, officials, members of the medical team but also team colleagues: all are potential perpetrators. Abuse takes many different forms, from physical, sexual or psychological abuse to physical, medical or psychological neglect. The public disclosure of various dramatic cases and the alarmingly high numbers have led to the creation of contact points in associations or non-profit organizations for detection and prevention in all German-speaking countries. The German Society for Pediatric Sports Medicine (GPS) has been committed to safeguarding children and adolescents who participate in sports for many years. This includes conducting regular sports medical examinations (SPU) every 1–2&#xa0;years for children and adolescents who participate in recreational or competitive sports, in order to not only detect abuse but also to ensure the overall well-being of children and adolescents in sports.</p>