The Danish Athletes Association (Danske Elitesportsudøveres Forening – DEF-sport) is a non-governmental and fully independent association of athletes which safeguards the interests of all Danish elite athletes.
The purpose of DEF-sport is to maintain, protect and develop the athletic, economic and social interests of all Danish elite athletes during and after their career. The work consists of individual guidance and pursuit of collective interests.
DEF-sport consists of the existing player associations in badminton, basketball and icehockey and of the individual athlete who are not represented by their own players union, e.g. cycling, martial art, rowing, yachting, etc.