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ICSS launches Securing Sport 2014

June 3, 2013

Doha, Qatar, 3rd June 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today confirmed the date and location for Securing Sport 2014, the leading international sport security and integrity conference. To read the full press release please download PDF…

ICSS Executive Director to complete the German line-up for the UEFA Champions League Final

May 24, 2013

London, England; 24th May 2013; Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, has been appointed as one of the UEFA Security Officers for the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, to be played at the…

Save the Dream Office to be part of Alessandro Del Piero’s new Sporting and Cultural Centre

May 21, 2013

Turin, Italy; 21 May 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) today announced the opening of the Save the Dream Office at Alessandro Del Piero’s new sporting and cultural centre in Turin, Italy. To read the full press release…

ICSS signs cooperation agreement with The European Lotteries (EL)

May 17, 2013

Vienna, Austria, 17th May 2013; The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) today signed an agreement with The European Lotteries, the umbrella organisation of national lotteries across Europe. To read the full press release please download PDF file from the…

2013 ICSS Security Expert Summit

May 16, 2013

Vienna, Austria, 16th May 2013; Leading figures in sport from around the world gathered in Vienna today for the start of the 2013 ICSS Security Expert Summit, staged by the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), with the support of…

ICSS calls for a multinational, multiagency approach to monitoring betting in sport

May 14, 2013

Amsterdam, Netherlands; 14th May 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today called on leading organisations in sport and betting to develop a multinational, multi-agency approach to the monitoring of international sports betting. To read the full press…

ICSS Sport Integrity Director Chris Eaton calls on Global Sport Ministers to take the lead in the fight against match fixing and betting fraud

March 30, 2013

Berlin, Germany; 30th May 2013; Chris Eaton, the Director for Sport Integrity at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) today called on sports ministers to take global leadership in the fight against match fixing and betting fraud. To…

ICSS and European Professional Football Leagues sign MOU

March 19, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 19 March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). To read the full press release please download PDF file from the link below:

Securing Sport 2013 concludes

March 19, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 19 March 2013: Securing Sport 2013 has concluded today in Doha with delegates committed to the ICSS mission of helping event organisers across the world to stage safer major sporting events and improving security, safety and integrity in…

ICSS and Qatar Football Association sign MOU

March 18, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 18th March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the opening day of Securing Sport 2013. To read the full press release please…

ICSS-Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne University Trophy presented to Badminton World Federation

March 18, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 18 March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Paris 1 University Pantheon-Sorbonne have announced the Badminton World Federation as the beneficiary of the ICSS-Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne University Trophy. To read the full press release…

ICSS and the Organization of American States launch cooperation on sport security and socio-economic development

March 18, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 18 March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Organization of American States (OAS) have signed a Letter of Understanding on the opening day of Securing Sport 2013 to launch a cooperation on sport security…

Securing Sport 2013 opens in Doha

March 18, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 18 March 2013: Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference hosted by the ICSS, opened today in Doha with over 400 international delegates. To read the full press release please download pdf file from…

Moya Dodd, Asian Football Confederation VP and FIFA ExCo Nominee to speak at Securing Sport 2013

March 14, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 14th March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced four new speakers at Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference. To read the full press release please download PDF file from…

BMW Partnership

March 13, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 13th March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced BMW as the Official Car Sponsor of Securing Sport 2013. To read the full press release please download PDF file from the link below:

Interpol’s John Abbott confirmed as new speaker for Securing Sport 2013

March 5, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 5th March 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced that John Abbott Chair of the Interpol Integrity in Sport Steering Group will speak at Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference.…

The International Centre for Sport Security signs cooperation agreement with the World Bank Integrity Vice Presidency

February 28, 2013

Washington, D.C., 28th February 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for profit organisation specialising in sport safety, security and integrity, has today signed a new agreement with the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) of the World Bank Group. The agreement…

Securing Sport 2013 announces new speakers for “Brazil and Russia in the Spotlight” panel

February 27, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 27th February 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced a further three speakers for Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference. To read the full press release please download PDF file from the…

Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the UN, new confirmed speaker at Securing Sport 2013

February 25, 2013

Doha, Qatar; 25th February 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced that Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Sport for Development and Peace, will speak at Securing Sport 2013, the leading…

Securing Sport 2013 conference to address integrity in sport

February 12, 2013

Panel discussion on the Internationalisation of Betting led by ICSS Director of Sport Integrity, Chris Eaton Doha, Qatar; 12 February 2013: Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference taking place next month, will be directly addressing…

Statement by Chris Eaton (Director of Sport Integrity, ICSS) following the Europol Press Conference

February 4, 2013

“The work of police in Europe on match fixing in football, highlighted during the Europol Press Conference in the Netherlands today, is the latest example of how deeply international organised crime has taken a grip on international sport. To read…

US counter-terrorism expert, Juliette Kayyem, joins list of speakers at Securing Sport 2013

January 31, 2013

Sylvia Schenk from Transparency International also announced as a speaker Doha, Qatar; 31st January 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced that Juliette Kayyem, Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and national security…

The ‘Sport Security Forum: Challenges & Solutions’, Cairo 2013, to be held at a later date

January 29, 2013

Cairo, 29th January 2013: It has been jointly decided by the Egyptian Ministry of Sport and The International Centre For Sport Security (ICSS) to postpone the ‘Sport Security Forum: Challenges & Solutions’, Cairo 2013, being organised under the patronage of…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) to organise sport security forum in Cairo, Egypt

January 24, 2013

The ‘Sport Security Forum: Challenges & Solutions’ to be staged under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Sports in cooperation the Egyptian Sports Writers Union (ESWU) and the Qatar Sports Press Committee (QSPC) To read the full press release…

Denis Oswald, IOC Member and President of ASOIF and FISA, to speak at Securing Sport 2013

January 9, 2013

Gérard Houllier OBE, John Amaechi OBE and Bill Bock also announced as speakers Doha, Qatar; XXX January 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced today that Denis Oswald (President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations…

Hein Verbruggen, Hassan Al-Thawadi and Alessandro Del Piero to speak at Securing Sport 2013

December 18, 2012

Doha, Qatar; 18th December 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced today that Hein Verbruggen (President of SportAccord), will speak at Securing Sport 2013, the leading international sport security and integrity conference. To read the full press…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) launches new niche Journal

December 7, 2012

Doha, Qatar; 7th December 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, has today unveiled the ICSS Journal – a new niche publication that will explore emerging issues and challenges impacting…

Security and integrity challenges discussed at the 1st International Conference on the Security at Major Events (CISGE)

November 11, 2012

Brasilia, Brazil; 9th November 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-forprofit organisation that specialises in sport security and integrity, highlighted the evolving threat of terrorism and transnational crime, during the 1st International Conference on the Security of…

The ICSS at the International Sports Event Management Conference 2012 (ISEM 2012)

November 11, 2012

London, United Kingdom: 8th November 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, today, highlighted the scale and nature of the global threat to the integrity of sport at the…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) announces new National Sport Integrity Index and Sorbonne-ICSS Handbook for Sport Integrity at the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium in Paris, France

September 16, 2012

Paris, France; 14th September 2012; The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced the development of two new initiatives to support major sporting organisations in the delivery of international major events and integrity practices at the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium. To read the…

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announces ‘Save the Dream’ project to mark the opening of the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium

September 13, 2012

Paris, France; 11th September 2012; The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) today announced a new integrity initiative to mark the start of the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium. To read the full press release please download pdf file from the link below

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and Paris 1 University Panthéon-Sorbonne to host leading figures in sport at the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium in Paris, France

September 11, 2012

Paris, France; 10th September 2012; Leading figures in sport from around the world will gather in Paris tomorrow for the start of the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium - the first international, multi-stakeholder event to support the global sporting community in its battle against corruption by sharing knowledge and…

Monica Seles and Juliette Kayyem join ICSS Advisory Board

September 9, 2012

Doha, Qatar; 7th September 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organisation that specialises in safety, security and integrity in sport, has today announced the appointment of Monica Seles and Juliette Kayyem to the ICSS Advisory Board.…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) highlights the need for collaboration between international sports bodies at the 2012 SPONSORs Sports Venue Summit

September 7, 2012

Munich, Germany; 6th September 2012; The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit organisation that specialises in sport security and integrity, today highlighted a number of critical aspects in sport security and event management at the 2012 SPONSORs Sports…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) announces new partnership with the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) at the 2012 SPONSORs Sports Venue Summit in Munich, Germany

September 7, 2012

Munich, Germany; 6th September 2012; The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit organisation that specialises in sport security, safety and integrity, has today signed a new agreement with the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA), Europe’s leading…

Integrity Directorate and Symposium announcement at Qatar House in London

August 12, 2012

8th August 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit organisation that specialises in sport security and integrity, today highlighted a number of emerging issues in the field of sport integrity. To read the full press release please…

The ICSS discusses security at fan festivals and ‘soft’ venues and the socio-economic legacy left by safe and secure international sport events at the IACP International Symposium on Sports Security 2012

July 25, 2012

Sao Paulo, Brazil; 24th July 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit organisation that specialises in sport security and integrity, today highlighted a number of critical aspects in major sport event security at the International Association of…

The ICSS strengthens relationship with fans at the European Football Fans’ Congress 2012

July 17, 2012

Istanbul, Turkey; 16th July 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit organisation specialising in sport security and integrity, further strengthened it’s relationship with football supporters today and raised a number of emerging topics in sport security and…

ICSS joins UN Global Compact

June 18, 2012

Doha, 18 June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution based in Doha, has announced today that it has become an official member of the United Nations Global Compact – the largest voluntary corporate responsibility initiative…

The ICSS partners with the World Health Organization on Risk Communication at major sporting events

June 13, 2012

Bali, Indonesia, 8th June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to stage a workshop on Risk Communication during mass gatherings.…

The International Centre for Sport Security further strengthens senior team with appointment of Malcolm Tarbitt as Director of Security and Risk Advisory

June 13, 2012

Doha, Qatar, 12 June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, announced today, the appointment of Malcolm Tarbitt as the organization’s new Director of Security and Risk Advisory. To…

Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, appointed as UEFA Security Officer for UEFA EURO 2012

June 7, 2012

Poznan, Poland, 6 June 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has today announced that Executive Director, Helmut Spahn, has been appointed as UEFA Security Officer for UEFA EURO…

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) announces involvement with the VELUX European Handball Federation FINAL4

June 2, 2012

Cologne, Germany, 25 May 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, has today announced a new relationship with Europe’s premier club handball tournament,…

Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, appointed as UEFA Security Officer for the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League finals

May 17, 2012

Munich Germany, 17 May 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, has announced today that Executive Director, Helmut Spahn, has been appointed as UEFA Security Officer for the men’s…

The International Centre for Sport Security highlights the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012

May 13, 2012

Doha, Qatar, 9th May 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, highlighted the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting…

The International Centre for Sport Security highlights the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012

May 9, 2012

Doha, Qatar, 9th May 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, highlighted the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting…

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) formally sign new partnership at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

May 8, 2012

Stockholm, Sweden, 8th May 2012: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) formally signed a new agreement over the weekend, which will see the two organisations work together on all aspects of Risk Management…

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) announce new partnership to work together

May 6, 2012

Doha, Qatar, 25 April 2012: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have today announced a new agreement to work together ahead of the forthcoming 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, which takes place…

Chris Eaton takes up post at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)

May 6, 2012

Doha, Qatar, 1st May 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specialises in sport security and integrity, has today announced the arrival of Chris Eaton as the organisation’s new Director of Sport Integrity. To download…

The International Centre for Sport Security discusses key safety and security challenges at the 2012 African Football Executive Confex in Johannesburg, South Africa

May 3, 2012

Johannesburg, South Africa, 19th April 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, today took part in the ‘How to Achieve Security Management’ panel…

ICSS0022-12: 2nd ISSC closes in Doha – English

March 16, 2012

Doha, 15 March: The 2nd International Sport Security Conference (ISSC) has concluded today at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The two day event brought together over 400 key decision-makers, experts and practitioners in sport from around the globe. To read…

ICSS021-12: The ICSS signs MOU with Germany’s Institute for Fan Culture – English

March 15, 2012

Doha, 15 March: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit sport security organization, has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Germany’s Institute for Fan Culture at its second annual conference taking place in Doha, Qatar [14-15…

ICSS021-12: The ICSS signs MOU with Germany’s Institute for Fan Culture – German

March 15, 2012

ICSS0020-12: 2nd International Sport Security Conference opens in Doha – English

March 14, 2012

Doha, 14 March: The 2nd International Sport Security Conference (ISSC) opened today at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The two day event has brought together over 400 key decision-makers, experts and practitioners in sport from around the globe and is…

ICSS0019-12: The ICSS & Sorbonne University address match fixing in sport – English

March 14, 2012

Doha, 14 March: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne have today announced a partnership agreement that will work to combat behaviour which contravenes principles of sporting integrity including match-fixing. To read the…

ICSS0019-12: The ICSS & Sorbonne University address match fixing in sport – German

March 14, 2012

ICSS018-12: Egyptian Professional Footballers’ Association President, Magdy Abdel Ghany, confirmed speaker at 2nd International Sport Security Conference

February 29, 2012

Doha, 29 February: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today announced that Magdy Abdel Ghany, President of the Egyptian Professional Footballers’ Association, will speak at its annual conference being held next month, 14 – 15 March 2012. The…

ICSS017-12: United Nations Official joins the International Centre for Sport Security as new Director of International Co-operation and External Relations – English

February 27, 2012

Doha, 27 February 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit sport security organization, continues to expand its senior executive team with the announcement today of the appointment of Massimiliano Montanari as its new Director of International Co-operation…

ICSS016-12: Haroon Lorgat, Chief Executive, International Cricket Council, to speak at 2nd International Sport Security Conference – English

February 23, 2012

Doha, 23 February: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today announced that Haroon Lorgat, Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council, will speak at its annual conference being held next month, 14 – 15 March 2012. The 2nd…

ICSS015-12: Bernard Lapasset, Chairman, International Rugby Board to speak at 2nd International Sport Security Conference – English

February 20, 2012

The ICSS has today announced that Bernard Lapasset, Chairman of the International Rugby Board, will speak at its annual conference being held next month on 15-15 March 2012. To read the full press release please download the below PDF.

ICSS014-12: FIFA Head of Security Chris Eaton to join ICSS – English

February 17, 2012

FIFA Head of Security Chris Eaton will join the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) as the organisation’s Director of Sport Integrity in May 2012. FIFA will appoint in the coming weeks a replacement for Chris Eaton, who will work…

ICSS0013-12: MEDIA ACCREDITATION OPENS – English

February 10, 2012

ICSS012-12: The International Centre for Sport Security Announces New Research Agreement With The Institute for Fan Culture – English

February 2, 2012

Doha, 2nd February 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit sport security organization based in Doha, has announced today a new collaboration with the Institute for Fan Culture (IfF) in Germany, the new academic institution led by…

ICSS012-12: The International Centre for Sport Security Announces New Research Agreement With The Institute for Fan Culture – German

February 2, 2012

ICSS011-12: Premier League Chairman, Sir Dave Richards, to speak at 2nd International Sport Security Conference in March – English

January 31, 2012

ICSS010-12: London 2012 panel confirmed for International Sport Security Conference in March – English

January 17, 2012

ICSS009-11: The ICSS announces 2nd International Sport Security Conference Speakers to include Hassan Al-Thawadi, José Mariano Beltrame and Khoo Boon Hui – English

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