Chess: an enabler of the social development goals

As part of Sport Integrity Week, President of FIDE Arkady Dvoa joined SIGA CEO Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros to discuss the fight against corruption. Calum Roche, Diario As “Chess can be instrumental in improving intellectual capacity of people,…

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Athlete activism: brand value and integrity

A round table panel at SIGA Sports Integrity week debated the effects of athletes promoting causes and becoming involved in political debate. AS USA Social media platforms offer direct access for fans to athletes and vice versa, which…

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‘Youths must continue to be heard, influence policies in sports industry’

Twentytwo13 There is a need to strengthen, and perhaps in some cases, shake the status quo in the sports industry. So said Susana Puerto-Gonzalez, Senior Youth Employment Specialist at the International Labour Organisation (ILO). She added discussions needed…

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SIGA takes shape in North America during Sport Integrity Week 2021

The launch of SIGA AMERICA’s high-level senior Advisory Board has been announced as part of the organization’s global expansion efforts in governance. AS English, Diario As On Wednesday SIGA AMERICA announced the launch of a high-level senior Advisory…

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Safeguards in place to ensure transparency in disbursement of transfer fees

Twentytwo13   Significant amounts of money in the form of transfer fees cross borders annually, which raises the spectre of money laundering. As such, attempts are being made to ensure there is better control of these transactions, from…

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Opportunity and risk as sports betting takes off in the USA

A panel of experts took part in “Sports Betting USA: Place Your Bets” at Sport Integrity Week 2021 to debate the new legal regime and its possible impacts. David Nelson, Diario As The repeal in 2018 of the…

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