November 15 – With SIGA’s Sport Integrity Week coming close to to its closing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the facet traces of the Cityscape International 2024 occasion, SIGA has unveiled three legends of soccer as the newest editions to their SIGA Champions roster.
Former Brazil and Arsenal star Gilberto Silva, Arsenal and England legend Sol Campbell and worldwide soccer government and founding father of International Soccer Service Nicola Innocentin (Italy), be a part of former Fulham, Manchester United and France star Louis Saha because the soccer gamers in SIGA’s ambassador programme.
The SIGA Champions group now totals 23 athletes and coaches. Their dedication to te programme is to advertise the best requirements of integrity in sport.
“As a former participant and now a devoted advocate for youth growth, I see first-hand how important integrity is to each stage of a younger athlete’s journey. Sport has the distinctive energy to encourage and remodel, and it’s our responsibility to guard it from any type of hurt or exploitation,” mentioned Silva.
“By SIGA and my very own initiatives with Striver, I’m dedicated to making a enjoyable and protected abuse-free house and selling training and well being, guaranteeing younger individuals have the chance to succeed in their full potential in an atmosphere grounded in respect and integrity.”
SIGA CEO Emanuel Macedo de Madeiros mentioned that the gamers lend not simply their fame to the SIGA sports activities integrity agenda, but additionally a dedication to effecting change.
The brand new SIGA Champions be a part of a bunch together with Miguel Oliveira, MotoGP Racer, Majlinda Kelmendi, Olympic Champion Judoka, Rosa Mota, Olympic Champion Marathon Runner, Cristina Goncalves, Paralympic Champion Boccia Participant.
In complete the SIGA Champions embody high-level athletes and coaches from 10 international locations, throughout 12 sports activities.
“Soccer is a common language, a supply of pleasure, and a worldwide stage for unity. But, lately, racism and discrimination have continued to forged a shadow over Sport, compromising the integrity of the sport and alienating people who deserve equal respect and alternative,” mentioned Campbell.
“Racism in soccer is just not solely an assault on people however a risk to the spirit of respect, unity, and honest play that sports activities embody. My dedication to this combat is rooted in my core perception in Sport Integrity. Soccer at its best is a platform for unity, the place each particular person is valued and each fan feels a way of belonging. Racism, prejudice, and exclusion contradict the very essence of the sport and deny people the chance to totally take part.”
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