Concussion awareness leaving parents 'terrified', experts say
Increased concussion awareness in children's sports is leaving parents anxious, with nearly a third stopping their children from playing contact sports due to fear of injury, experts reported. Adelaide Crows star Chelsea Randall recently retired after multiple concussions. Neurologists assert that while risks exist, the benefits of sports for children outweigh concerns about brain injuries.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
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