The relationship between sport and health in Indigenous communities is complex and not as straightforward as it is often portrayed. While sports participation is encouraged for improving health outcomes, Indigenous youth are more physically active than non-Indigenous youth but report poorer health outcomes. The focus on high performance sport and winning medals in national sports policies has not addressed systemic issues affecting Indigenous Peoples. A new sports policy aims to connect sport and health and is under development. However, it is important to consider external factors such as social determinants and the impact of sport evangelism on Indigenous communities’ health.
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Sport and physical activity alone can’t tackle health inequities in Indigenous communities
