Sport Integrity Week 2023 Kicks Off in Sao Paolo
Sao Paolo-Brazil, September 02 (QNA) - The Activities of the fourth edition of the Sport Integrity Week started in Sao Paolo, Brazil on Saturday.
Organised by the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), Sport Integrity Week (SIW2023) is held with the participation of a lineup of decision makers and representatives of governments, civil society, sports, and economic sectors, along with experts and academics from more than 20 countries.
Chairman of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and Vaice-Chairman of SIGA, Mohammed Al Hanzab said that the Sport Integrity Week is an important milestone in support of the aspirations of SIGA in leading international efforts to protect integrity in sports and achieve the goals of sustainable development of sports in the long term.
He expressed pride that Doha will host part of this week's activities, which are full of discussion sessions and important events, which confirms the leading position of the State of Qatar as the capital of global sports and reflects its established efforts that have enabled it to become a leading country in fighting corruption and enhancing integrity in sports.
He stressed that the State of Qatar believes in sport as an important factor in achieving sustainable development and that the way to achieve its goals goes through working to enhance the mechanisms of protecting sport from corruption and to establish standards of integrity in sport.
Spanning nearly 40 cities worldwide, initiatives will unfold both in-person and virtually. Encompassing over 25 countries, SIW2023 invites prominent leaders to engage in thought-provoking, action driven and reform-oriented debates.
Anticipate remarkable collaborations, including partnership agreements with the Brazilian Ministry of Sport, the Parliamentary Front for Football Modernization, the Aspire Academy, and the Portuguese Municipality of Pombal.
A Football Integrity Match, the first of its kind to be held with this specific purpose, will be played by mixed teams, without a referee, at Sao Paulo FC's Stadium. This awareness raising sporting event will be preceded by the inaugural Sport Integrity Forum Latin America. Additionally, the debut editions of the Esports Integrity Forum and the Football Integrity Forum will unfold in Europe, extending SIGA's sphere of influence.
SIGA's Partners, such as Dow Jones, will stand alongside institutions like HBKU and Notre Dame University. SIW2023 will welcome representatives from the Brazilian Government and Congress, SIGA Youth Council, Sports Innovation Lab, and renowned clubs, including São Paulo, Racing, Belenenses, Boavista, Atlético Mineiro, among others.
Furthermore, High profile sponsors including Mastercard, Gol Airlines and EY together with institutional giants such as the OECD, UN and IACA, high profile sport’s governing bodies including UEFA, FIFA, LEN, FIDE, UEFA AAA, and World Rugby, football leagues such as Liga Portugal, Swiss League and Qatar Stars League, national Olympic committees including TTOC amongst others, and media giants AlKass, ESPN and Globo will lend their weight to the occasion.
Participate in the SIW2023, witness the events live or catch up after SIW2023 on SIGA's YouTube channel, immersing yourself in the global symphony of Sport Integrity.
This year's edition presents a unique blend of physical gatherings in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, United States, Portugal, England, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Australia and many other countries and regions around the world, accompanied by a dynamic digital landscape, all expertly curated by SIGA.
Amidst the anticipation, approximately 80 Hosting Partners have risen to the challenge, organising a vast number of events and initiatives, and embracing active participation. Together, they will catalyse discussions and foster awareness on pressing topics surrounding Integrity in Sport.
SIGA is the world's leading organisation for Sport Integrity. It is creating a whole new landscape for the sports industry by delivering independent global ratings and certification for world Sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards: The SIGA Universal Standards.
SIGA is a non for profit global independent organisation with one aim: To ensure the sport industry is governed under the highest integrity standards so that the values of sport are protected. (QNA)
