ICSS Statement on Transparency International Report
Following the release of a report compiled by Transparency International entitled “International Football Governance League Table “ the International Centre for Sport Security released the following statement: The report released by Transparency International is a damning indictment on financial transparency in football. Their research shows that less than 20% of national football federations make their... Read More
Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States sign partnership with ICSS
With the growing need to develop a coordinated international effort to confront the many challenges to safety, security and integrity in sport, the Cooperation Council for Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council) has signed a new agreement with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) to help safeguard sport across Turkic Speaking States. As part of... Read More
ICSS Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Following the terrorist attacks that took place in Paris, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has released the following statement: “The ICSS is extremely shocked and saddened by the horrific attacks in Paris and would like to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to all those that were affected. “The ICSS condemns any act... Read More
Racing Integrity Commissioner for the State of Victoria partners with the ICSS
3With the influence of organised crime in sport and illegal sport betting continuing to affect sports around the world, the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner (ORIC) has entered into a new partnership with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) to help safeguard the integrity of racing across the state. In line with their... Read More
Best practice in sport safety and security – the fan experience
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations Major event security is an ever-more critical and complex practice. As more new nations take up the challenge of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events, there has never been a greater need to share knowledge and experience in the field. Read full article
ICSS Statement on WADA Independent Commission
Following the results of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission report into widespread doping allegations in athletics being published, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has released the following statement: “The results of today’s report from the WADA Independent Commission has once again underlined the alarming trend of high-profile corruption cases within sport... Read More
ICSS 2015 Recap
2015: A landmark year for the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) 2015 has been a defining year for the world of sport. Corruption, sport betting, governance and transparency issues, as well as major event safety and venue security challenges, has changed the landscape of the sports industry and will continue to shape many events... Read More
Haass Uses Keynote Speech to Reinforce Need to Protect Sport
President of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass used his keynote address at Securing Sport to reinforce the benefits of sport and emphasize how organisations such as the ICSS need to help protect it. Speaking at the opening of the event held in New York, Haass called on all attendees to not only share... Read More
Sexwale – The Power of Sport Kept us Alive in Prison
FIFA Presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale told a packed room at Securing Sport that sport helped keep him alive while in prison. South African Sexwale was jailed alongside Nelson Mandela and told the conference in New York that “one of the things that kept us alive on Robben Island was the power of sport.” During his... Read More
Holder Speaks on Fantasy Sports at Securing Sport
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has suggested that fantasy sports needs to have some form over oversight or regulation. Speaking at Securing Sport, the ICSS’s annual conference, Holder also gave insight into the beginnings of the investigation into the activities of FIFA. “It’s not a function of us (United States) not getting the world... Read More