SIGA Expands Certification Model
Brazil.- June 16, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has announced the expansion of its global independent sports integrity certification model and opened applications for organisations interested in becoming accredited assessment bodies within the programme.
Overview
The initiative is part of SIGA’s strategy to strengthen governance, transparency and integrity standards across the global sports industry.
Through this expansion, the organisation aims to broaden the network of entities authorised to assess compliance with the requirements established by its international certification framework, regarded as one of the leading benchmarks for promoting best practices in sport.
A Global Certification Framework
SIGA’s certification programme was developed to help sports organisations, federations, clubs, leagues and other stakeholders demonstrate compliance with standards related to integrity, governance, ethics, transparency and institutional accountability.
The enhanced model will allow the inclusion of new accredited bodies acting as independent assessors, ensuring broader auditing capabilities and greater international coverage.
Integrity and Credibility in Sport
Since its creation, SIGA has promoted a wide range of initiatives aimed at combating corruption, match-fixing, conflicts of interest and other threats to the credibility of sport.
The certification framework provides sponsors, investors, public authorities and fans with an objective tool to identify organisations committed to the highest standards of integrity and responsible management.
Next Steps
Organisations interested in participating as assessment bodies may submit their applications during the registration period established by SIGA.
Selected candidates will then be required to meet the technical and accreditation criteria defined by the organisation before joining the certification system.
Future Outlook
The expansion of the model represents another important step in the professionalisation of international sports governance.
As demands for transparency and compliance continue to grow across global sport, initiatives such as SIGA’s independent certification programme are expected to play an increasingly important role in building more sustainable, trustworthy and accountable sports ecosystems.
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