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Limiting economic factorsThere is strong evidence that discriminationbased on race, religion, ethnicity and nationalityis a bigger issue in eastern Europe than inthe west. However, when asking about thebarriers preventing access to sport, economicfactors were highlighted much moreoften in discussions with our experts in theeast, as compared to those in the west. Chart4.04 illustrates how frequently ‘economicfactors as a barrier to accessing sport’ werementioned in interviews with the experts andproject officers from the three regions.■ “The economic situation is themajor barrier in Serbia. Clubshave limited funds and parentshave to pay EUR 100-300 perseason for facilities.” 42Igor JankovicLimited financial resources and high membershipfees remain a major barrier for lowincomefamilies. As having a migrant backgroundand coming from a low-income familyare highly correlated, there is an even greaterneed to make sports activities affordable for?Do you have friends with a skin colourdifferent from yours?86%63%82%Σ 1,233 pupilsChart 4.05: Friends from other cultures?Do you think it is good to have players withdifferent skin colours playing in the samefootball team?85%72%88%Σ 1,233 pupilsChart 4.06: Tolerance of other ethnic groups in the same team42Interview with Serbian project officer Igor Jankovic, 1 October 2012.24KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDATIONDISCRIMINATION IN SPORT