Lessons learned in FIH’s efforts to strengthen Integrity in Sports Based in Lausanne, Switzerland 5 CONTINENTAL FEDERATIONS AFHF – African Hockey Federation ASHF – Asian Hockey Federation 138 National Associations EHF – European Hockey Federation OHF – Oceania Hockey Federation PAHF – Pan American Hockey Federation Only recently calls for better governance in sports • Traditionally – closed, self-governing sporting world • No government interference in Good Governance in Switzerland International Federations Commercialization of Sports • Exposed governance failures – corruption and bribery • Money in sports attracts cross-border criminals, such as match-fixing FIH Safeguarding FIH Statutes FIH Gender Equality Policy FIH Integrity Unit Policy Integrity ‘18 ‘19 within FIH ‘17 ‘18 Anti-Doping FIH Integrity Code FIH Gifts & Programme Hospitality Policy Integrity Code Established Regulations an to tackle independent match-fixing body to and investigate manipulation and monitor of proceedings competitions Establish Reporting FIH Integrity Unit Clear rules mechanism against for conflicts of whistleblowi interest ng External Collaborate with governmental Appeal to CAS and non-governmental and Swiss organisations Supreme Court Integrity awareness/ed ucation programmes • Corruption jeopardises important sociocultural values of sport Why is Integrity • Economic sustainability so important for • Ensures effectiveness in a complex FIH? environment • Huge impact on society of international sports organizations Opponent Athlete Good Governance Gains Respect Fans Staff for Decision- making process • Take control • Understand general expectations • Set own specific & realistic standards Lessons Learned • Measure yourself regularly and publicly against the standard • Communicate regularly and appropriately • Adapt.