ICSS Statement on EURO 2016 violence
The International Centre for Sport Security has released the following statement in relation to the incidents of violence in France during the UEFA European Football Championships: The International Centre for Sport Security condemns the violent behaviour of fans in Marseille. The personal safety of players, fans and all visitors is absolutely of paramount importance. Spectators... Read More
Youth gather in Ancient Olympia to Save their Dream of building peace through sport
On the eve of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, around 40 young people from over 20 countries gathered last week at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia to engage in interactive workshops and sport activities to promote equality and peace, as well as learn about how sport plays an important role in... Read More
New Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) launched
Over 50 leading representatives from sport, government, academia, sponsors and other international and corporate organisations unite in Madrid to progress first-ever Sport Integrity Alliance to drive reform in sport With the aim of addressing much-needed reform in the integrity and governance of sport, over 50 leading organisations from across all sectors of the industry have... Read More
Michael Hershman announced as Group CEO of the ICSS
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced the appointment of Michael Hershman, co-founder of Transparency International, as Group CEO. A globally-respected and highly-decorated leader in the fields of transparency, governance, litigation and security, Mr Hershman joins the ICSS, as it marks its fifth year, to lead, develop and strengthen the organisation to best... Read More
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Partners with ICSS
6Media ReleasesThe Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, working through the Office of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Centre for Sport Security Europe (ICSS EUROPE) to promote healthy sport across the globe. The President’s Council and ICSS EUROPE will collaborate through international... Read More
Government of Mexico Joins the Sport Integrity Global Alliance
Media ReleasesMedia ReleasesThe Government of Mexico – through the National Authority of Physical Education and Sport (CONADE) – has become the latest to express its support to the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), an independent coalition of over 60 leading organisations representing sporting interests in business, governments, international organisations, NGOs and other key stakeholders. SIGA... Read More
ICSS Integrity Experts co-author chapter on match-fixing and illegal betting in new OECD report
ICSS Sport Integrity Experts have contributed to a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on countering illicit trade and match-fixing in sport. Launched in April 2016, the new report published by the OECD’S Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade (TF-CIT) examines the magnitude, flows and drivers of illicit trade and... Read More
Close Personal Protection and Key Learnings
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations I have been lucky in my career as I have had the opportunity to work around the globe conducting protective security operations. Whether it was protecting a Head of State, High Net Worth Individual, celebrity, a sporting team, a major event or special event there was one key element... Read More
Save the Dream and United Nations Alliance of Civilizations sign new agreement to empower youth
With the aim of encouraging more organisations to empower young people and intercultural dialogue through the values of sport, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and Save the Dream have signed a new agreement at the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following the Save the... Read More
Sport a powerful tool for social integration and inclusion: elite athletes tell UNAOC Global Forum
Baku, Azerbaijan: 27 April 2016: Save the Dream Ambassadors and sporting champions gathered in Baku at the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to call for more organisations to use sport as a tool for social integration and inclusion and to highlight the importance of promoting the positive values of sport... Read More