Every year the 15th of April marks #EUSportIntegrityDay. First launched by the European Athletes and Players Association (formerly EU Athletes) in 2014, EU Sport Integrity Day gives key stakeholders in sport across Europe the opportunity to speak out against match-fixing and reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the integrity of sport. Over the years the campaign has grown with strong support from player associations, sport federations, public bodies and organisations.
The consequences of match-fixing for athletes can be devastating, affecting their reputations and potentially jeopardising their careers. Athlete and player associations remain actively engaged in educating athletes on combating competition manipulation, empowering them to identify fixers and report any suspicious activities.
In early 2025, we proudly announced our involvement in PROtect Integrity Responsibly, a new EU-funded Erasmus+ project. PROtect Integrity Responsibly is a continuation of over a decade of successful work from the Association in its fight against match-fixing and corruption in sport by focusing on promoting integrity in sport through the education of athletes about responsible gambling practices and their role in preventing competition manipulation.
In collaboration with player associations across Europe, EAPA aims to reach over 5,500 elite athletes and professionals. The project will combine both online and face-to-face education on responsible gambling and competition integrity.
Together with our partners, we are ensuring that the fight for clean, fair, and responsible sport continues to gain momentum.
Join us in safeguarding our sports and take a stand against match-fixing every year on #EUSportIntegrityDay.
