ICSS ENTERPRISE Advisory Services deliver follow-up security workshop in Japan
ICSS ENTERPRISE Advisory Services staff delivered a two-day security simulation exercise in Japan this week to representatives from the functional areas of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. During the simulation, Dr Fahad al Jaber, CEO of SOMOD, addressed representatives about the role that national resilience has in hosting major sporting events in Qatar and lessons... Read More
Security and redefining its role in major event planning
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations Over the last few years, the increase in costs to host major sport events has been astonishing. As a result, in the midst of a global economic downturn, many countries have shied away from bidding and hosting major sport events due to the huge investment and infrastructure needed to... Read More
Save the Dream and Sasol join forces to promote education and inclusivity through sport on #QNSD2017
High-profile athletes and footballers from Al Sadd Football Club, including Xavi Hernandez, show support for blind football “A ball for all” – landmark event pioneers new football for blind and visually-impaired young people in Qatar High-profile Qatari athletes and footballers from Al Sadd Football Club, including Xavi Hernandez, came together today on National Sport Day... Read More
The OEI and the ICSS join forces to protect young athletes
The agreement between OEI and ICSS establishes four key areas which will result in various joint programs and projects in the field of youth, education, training and development The Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have signed a cooperation agreement for the implementation... Read More
Michael J Hershman Biography
Michael Hershman is an internationally recognized expert on matters relating to transparency, accountability, governance, litigation and security. He is currently Group CEO of the International Centre for Sport Security – an independent and non-profit organisation at the forefront of efforts to safeguard sport. Mr. Hershman founded The Fairfax Group in 1983 and since then has... Read More
David Trezeguet announced as new Save the Dream Ambassador
Save the Dream and Al Kass champion sport values by hosting workshop during Al Kass International Cup Save the Dream joined forces with Al Kass today to host a special workshop on the sidelines of the Al Kass International Cup to educate young footballers about the importance of being a role model and promoting positive... Read More
OP-ED: Restoring Trust in Sport in 2017 – ICSS Group CEO featured in INTERPOL Bi-Weekly Bulletin
Restoring Trust in Sport in 2017 – collaboration is key to combatting match-fixing and the integrity challenges facing sport By Michael Hershman, Group CEO at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) 2016 was a turbulent and tumultuous year for many in sport. Match-fixing, doping and compliance and governance issues have affected organisations at all... Read More
ICSS Partners with Al Kass Sports Channels
Media ReleasesAl Kass Sports Channels and the International Centre for Sport Security today signed a cooperation agreement to activate joint initiatives locally, regionally and globally. Under the agreement, Al Kass Sports Channels will be a media partner of the ICSS and they will work together to Safeguard Sport and promote its values. The partnership aims... Read More
Security Major Events has never been more challenging
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations The challenge of bidding for and hosting major international sport events is one that no city or country should take lightly. Significant time, effort and most importantly, resources, are required to host any major sport event successfully and the need to invest heavily in these precious commodities, even when... Read More
Save the Dream Flying High in the Saudi Skies to Spread Message of Integrity in Sport
Save the Dream and its message of integrity in sport has been shared by the Asian Air Sports Federation and the Saudi Air Sports Federation which inaugurated on Saturday the program of ‘My King and My Kingdom at the Top’ within the commemoration of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy... Read More