COMPLETED PROGRAMS
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Fix the Fixing" Project
The European project "Fix the Fixing" was successfully completed, achieving all scheduled actions. Its aim was to prevent and combat match-fixing through the active participation of sports organizations, universities, and institutions from six countries. Educational tools were developed, quantitative and qualitative research was conducted, awareness activities and policy actions were implemented, and the innovative "Fix the Fixing Tool" was officially launched and positively evaluated by target groups. Participating partners:
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SEE-I Project: Promoting Integrity and Good Governance in Football in South-East Europe
The erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/613592-EPP-1-2019-1-RO-SPO-SCP SEE-I project (Sport Integrity and Governance in South-East Europe) opens a new chapter in the promotion of integrity and transparency within professional and semi-professional football clubs in the region. With a focus on Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria, the project addresses the growing need to understand and strengthen integrity structures at club level, through a collaborative and evidence-based approach. The project brings together academic institutions and sports organizations from six European countries to explore integrity-related challenges in football and to empower key stakeholders – managers, coaches, and players – with the tools, knowledge, and ethical frameworks needed to navigate them. Through qualitative and quantitative research involving over 500 participants, the project aims to document the current state of play and identify common regional trends. In addition, the SEE-I consortium will develop a comprehensive educational toolkit, covering essential topics such as match-fixing, substance use, sports ethics, sports betting, and corruption. At the heart of SEE-I is the ambition to:
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Coaches and Sport Integrity – Needs in Coaching Education
The csi.phed.auth.gr/CSI project (Coaches and Sport Integrity) addresses the growing ethical challenges that modern coaches face in both competitive and grassroots sports. From match-fixing and doping to governance irregularities, coaches play a crucial role in protecting the integrity of sport. While some have been involved in manipulation, they are more often pressured or targeted due to their influence on athletes and game outcomes. The project aims to equip coaches with the knowledge, ethics, and tools to safeguard sport from corruption, and builds a strong foundation for lifelong professional development and future research opportunities. Project Goals:
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Win-Dop Project:
Promoting Whistle-Blowing to Combat Doping in SportDoping undermines the fundamental values of sport--fairness, openness, and integrity—while posing severe physical and psychological risks to athletes and the wider population. Despite only 1–2% of athletes failing doping tests annually, self-reported figures suggest that over 50% may engage in doping, indicating a significant gap in detection. To address this challenge, the Win-Dop project emphasizes the importance of whistle-blowing as a powerful yet underused mechanism for exposing doping violations. While whistle-blowing can lead to the detection, investigation, and prosecution of doping offenses that might otherwise go unnoticed, fear of retaliation often prevents athletes and support staff from speaking out. Win-Dop seeks to promote whistle-blowing by:
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By bringing together 9 leading organizations from 7 countries, Win-Dop aims to create lasting impact in anti-doping efforts—regionally and internationally—by embedding whistle-blowing into the culture of clean sport. |
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WHISTLE Project – Promoting Integrity through Whistle-Blowing in Sport
The WHISTLE project aims to strengthen integrity in sport by promoting awareness, education, and protection around whistle-blowing practices. In its first year, the project successfully developed educational tools, launched communication platforms, and engaged with stakeholders across Europe to empower athletes, coaches, and sports professionals to safely report unethical behavior such as doping, match-fixing, and corruption. Key achievements include:
Project Partners: 🇬🇷 Greece – ASTIKI Sports Integrity NGO 🇨🇾 Cyprus – Cyprus Sport Organisation 🇫🇷 France – IRIS 🇬🇧 UK – International Council for Coaching Excellence & Sheffield Hallam University 🇩🇪 Germany – ICSSPE 🇮🇹 Italy – SS Lazio Baseball Softball Lacrosse 🇷🇴 Romania – National University of Physical Education and Sport Bucharest Together, we stand for transparency, accountability, and the protection of clean sport in Europe and beyond. |
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ADVICE Project
The ADVICE project supports grassroots sports coaches in promoting clean sport and preventing doping from an early stage. By providing innovative educational tools—including a dedicated mobile application—the project empowers coaches to influence young athletes' attitudes, instill positive values, and reduce the risk of doping behaviours. Core PrinciplesStarting Early Attitudes developed at a young age shape long-term behaviour. ADVICE helps grassroots coaches to deliver strong messages about fair play and sports ethics before athletes are exposed to doping temptations. Coach Education The project offers tailored educational resources that meet the real needs of grassroots coaches. By increasing their knowledge and enhancing their confidence, coaches become key figures in safeguarding sport integrity. Strategic Objectives
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Together, these organizations work toward a future of clean, ethical sport, where grassroots coaches are empowered as agents of change. |
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FAIR COACHING Project
Promoting Equity and Ethics in CoachingFAIR COACHING was a three-year Erasmus+ project that aimed to combat unfair, sexist, and discriminatory behaviours in sport coaching. It focused on empowering coaches, clubs, and sport associations to build inclusive, respectful, and athlete-centered environments for both professional and grassroots athletes, especially young women. Background and PhilosophyThe FAIR COACHING model is rooted in the idea that every coach is also an educator—whether they realize it or not. Coaching is more than training for performance; it involves shaping the character, confidence, and wellbeing of athletes. By acknowledging this role, the project aimed to foster a culture of fairness and respect in sport. Objectives
Implementation and ActivitiesThe project produced:
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FAIR COACHING helped redefine coaching culture by addressing harmful behaviours, empowering women, and offering practical tools for positive change in sport environments across Europe. |
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Whistleblower 1.0
Tackling Doping Through Athlete EmpowermentWhistleblower 1.0 is a completed Erasmus+ research project led by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. It explored the psychological and social factors that influence athletes' willingness to report doping misconduct. Through qualitative interviews and a cross-national survey of over 1,100 athletes from Greece, Russia, and the UK, the study revealed low awareness of whistleblowing platforms, a general reluctance to report, and the key role of coaches as trusted figures. Moral responsibility and sportspersonship emerged as motivators, while fear and social ties acted as barriers. The project offers practical recommendations for clean sport:
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