Sport Against Match-Fixing
About Sport Against Match-Fixing - SAMF
Sport Against Match-Fixing – SAMF was a European project focused on promoting integrity, values and anti-corruption awareness in sport. The project responded to the growing concern around match-fixing and its negative impact on athletes, sport organisations and the public image of sport, especially by addressing the need to inform and empower grassroots athletes.
The project aimed to raise awareness among grassroots athletes about the nature of match-fixing, its consequences and the importance of making ethical decisions throughout their sporting careers. Through research, awareness-raising actions, online and offline campaigns, and a game-based learning programme inspired by real stories of athletes involved in match-fixing cases, SAMF provided practical tools to help athletes recognise risks and respond appropriately to corruption in sport.
Main Objectives
- Identified and explored the state of the art on match-fixing and its impact on athletes’ careers;
- Raised awareness among grassroots athletes about the risks and consequences of match-fixing;
- Promoted integrity, values and ethical behaviour in sport;
- Developed an online and offline awareness campaign;
- Created a game-based learning programme tailored to grassroots athletes;
- Used real stories to support practical learning about match-fixing risks;
- Organised a final conference with relevant stakeholders;
- Produced a handbook with guidelines to support the adoption of the project results by other organisations.
Funding programme: Erasmus + Sport – Collaborative Partnership
Reference: 2021-SCP-101050781
Period: 01/2022 to 12/2023
Partners:
Coordinator – Federação Portuguesa de Futebol – Portugal
Partner – Malta Football Association – Malta
Partner – FIBA-Europe EV – Germany
Partner – Sport Evolution Alliance – Portugal
Partner – Asociacija Lietuvos futbolo federacija – Lithuania
Partner – Stichting European Network for Innovation and Knowledge – The Netherlands
Partner – Panathlon International – ItalyTotal Budget of the Project: 400.000,00 €
Total Budget of SEA: 79.050,00 €