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Spain ratifies the Macolin Convention
Juan Ignacio MORRO, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Spain to the Council of Europe, has deposited, this 17 October 2024, before the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Bjørn BERGE, the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of...
18th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport in Porto (Portugal): a call for the future of sport
Sport makes our societies better by making us more active, respectful, caring and inclusive: it unites us through values. For sport to thrive, more collaborative governing and good governance are key. Collaborative governing and good governance in sport were at the core of the 18th Council of...
Sport ministers call for a fresh approach to collaborative governing and good governance in sport
On the occasion of the 18th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport, ministers from all over Europe and beyond came together to discuss the future of sport. The need for more collaborative governing and good governance in sport was at the centre of the debates. Organised...
10 years of the Macolin Convention: achievements, challenges and new perspectives
The Council of Europe marked the 10th anniversary of the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention) with a conference held in Porto on 8 October, ahead of the 18th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport. Adopted in 2014, the Macolin Convention is the first...
ACT Project - Addressing Competitions' Manipulation Together: Technical Assistance Mission to Portugal
The ACT project enabled a technical assistance mission to be held on 3 and 4 October 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Discussions with relevant national stakeholders contributed to strengthening the national platform against sports manipulations (in line with Article 13 of the Macolin Convention)....
ACT Project - Addressing Competitions' Manipulation Together: Technical Assistance Mission to Iceland
The ACT project enabled a technical assistance mission to be held on 19 and 20 September 2024 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Discussions with relevant national stakeholders contributed to strengthening the national platform against sports manipulations (in line with Article 13 of the Macolin Convention)....
Safeguarding children in sport: launch of a “Start to Talk” campaign in Cyprus
All athletes should benefit from Safe Sport, meaning all children and adults involved in sports activities should be able to train and compete in healthy and supportive environments. Safe Sport refers to an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable and free from all forms of...
Belgium ratifies the Saint-Denis Convention
Delphine DELIEUX, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Belgium to the Council of Europe, has deposited, this 9 September 2024, before the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Bjørn BERGE, the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated...
The Ad Hoc European Committee for the World Anti-Doping Agency (CAHAMA) holds its 65th meeting
The Ad Hoc European Committee for the World Anti-Doping Agency (CAHAMA) held its sixty-fifth meeting in Strasbourg, on 3 and 4 September. More than 75 anti-doping specialists from 37 Council of Europe member States exchanged views on the agenda items for the next WADA Executive Committee meeting...
The Macolin Convention takes centre stage at the 20th Sports Management Seminar in Rio de Janeiro
The Macolin Convention was at the centre of the attention at the 20th seminar on sports management, organised in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) by the Foundation Getulio Vargas (FGV) in cooperation with the Centre International d'Etude du Sport (CIES) and FIFA. By joining the Convention, the region’s...
The Paralympic Games: a sport for all as a vehicle for inclusion and an engine for change
Sport has long been a catalyst for change, fostering inclusion and transforming societal attitudes. As a celebration of the extraordinary abilities of athletes with disabilities, the Paralympic Games highlight the importance of equal access to sport for all. This principle is enshrined in the...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 10 of 10
The beauty of sport: the European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter
Sport is an opportunity; it teaches us tolerance and respect. It allows us to push back our limits and learn from one another, often erasing differences and frontiers. It makes us stronger in many respects. For over five decades, the Council of Europe has contributed to making sport more ethical,...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 9 of 10
Sustainability in sport: the European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter
Major sports events bring joy and a sense of community. However, they have a strong environmental, social and economic impact. It is fundamental to ensure that such events are as sustainable as possible. Sustainability in sport is a fundamental principle of both the Council of Europe’s European...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 8 of 10
The power of education in the European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter
Sport is a fundamental vehicle for teaching human rights and democracy. Physical education and sport that are accessible to all lead to healthier, more inclusive societies. Education in and through sport is a fundamental principle of both the Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter and the...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 7 of 10
Promoting gender equality in and through sport: the European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter
Promoting greater gender equality in and through sport is a fundamental goal of both the Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter. As stated in the European Sports Charter (Article 6): “The human rights due diligence approach […] should […] work towards gender equality...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 6 of 10
Inclusion and anti-discrimination: zero tolerance for violence and discrimination in sport!
Discrimination has no place in sport. Promoting sport that is inclusive and exempt from any kind of violence or discrimination is a fundamental goal of both the Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter. As stated in the European Sports Charter (Article 6): “The human...
Lithuania ratifies the Macolin Convention
The instrument of ratification by Lithuania of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (CETS No. 215), also known as the Macolin Convention, was registered this day, 30 July 2024, by the Treaty Office of the Council of Europe. Lithuania thus becomes the 11th...
Sport and the French-speaking world: promoting equality and diversity
Sport is a vehicle for peace, solidarity and inclusion. Unfortunately, sporting environments all too often give rise to discriminatory, violent and abusive behaviour. Whether the discrimination is based on race, gender or sexual orientation, it is essential to prevent and respond to these...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter Series: part 5 of 10
Sport for all: the access to sport considered as a fundamental right
Sport provides numerous benefits, from enhancing physical and mental health to fostering social connections. Ensuring that everyone has access to sport without discrimination is crucial. This universal access to sport is the cornerstone of both the Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter and...
The European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter series: part 4 of 10
Fair play, or how to foster respect and fellowship through sport
Promoting fair play means so much more than just playing by the rules. The Council of Europe’s European Sports Charter and the Olympic Charter both place fair play at the core of the values-based sport model. The European Sports Charter, Article 8 underlines the power of fair play as a vehicle of...
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