Sport Integrity Global Alliance

What Sport Integrity Global Alliance does

The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) is an independent and neutral not-for-profit coalition founded on 2 November 2015 and legally established as a non-for-profit association under Swiss Law on 31 January 2017, headquartered in Geneva with regional hubs in Lisbon (SIGA EUROPE), Washington DC (SIGA AMERICA), and São Paulo (SIGA LATIN AMERICA). The organization convenes over 70 international multi-industry members spanning sport governing bodies, leagues, clubs, governments, international organizations, sponsors, broadcasters, civil society, and academia, with publicly disclosed plans to add SIGA ASIA and SIGA AFRICA. Its mission is to provide independent rating, certification, and thought leadership on sport governance integrity, addressing corruption, money laundering, match-fixing, betting fraud, and youth-protection gaps in sport.

SIGA's product portfolio is centered on the SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity (covering Good Governance, Financial Integrity, Sports Betting Integrity, and Youth Development and Protection, organized into Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers and published in multiple languages) and the SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating and Verification System) certification process, which is described as the world's first independent global rating and certification system for sport governance. SIGA does not develop or sell technology products; the certification work is carried out by an independent global audit team. Supporting offerings include the SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme (500+ mentees, targeting doubling intake to 300 per cycle), the Erasmus+-funded Sport Transparency Index, an Executive Education Certificate on Good Governance in Sport, the SIGA Sport Integrity Journal, the New York Declaration on Financial Integrity in Sport, and flagship annual events such as Sport Integrity Week and the Summit on Female Leadership in Sport.

The business model is a subscription-based membership structure with publicly disclosed tiered banding: Band A (GBP 100,000 annually) down to Band F (GBP 5,000 annually), supplemented by partnerships and sponsorships (e.g., Mastercard as a Band A member and host of the female-leadership summit). Distribution is direct, via continental hubs and a Global COO/CCO-led member development function; there are no reseller or marketplace channels. SIRVS-certified organizations to date include European Rugby League, Liga Portugal, and European Aquatics (LEN, Bronze for Good Governance), with the European Chess Union conducting a gap analysis. The organization is governed by a Council, Executive Committee, Standing Committees, and General Assembly with equal voting rights, and is led by Global CEO Dr. Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros (since 2018, re-elected 2022), Chair Giovanni Tartaglia Polcini, and Honorary Chairman Franco Frattini.

Name

Sport Integrity Global Alliance

Legal name

Sport Integrity Global Alliance

Website

https://siga-sport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIGA is an independent Swiss not-for-profit coalition that operates the world's first independent sport-governance certification system (SIRVS) and the SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity, serving over 70 international multi-industry members across sport, government, business, and civil society through four continental hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sport Governance & Integrity Certification

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Compliance, Governance & Integrity Services (Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, Match Integrity) (MPAKAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Doping & Integrity Bodies (WADA, match-fixing/integrity units) (MPAKAFAJ), Athletics Compliance, Eligibility & Governance (EDALAIAJ)

Keywords

• Sport integrity certification
• Governance standards sport
• Sports rating system
• Sport governance frameworks
• Athletic compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SIGA is funded by its members through annual membership fees. Members contribute in a proportional, equitable, and affordable way based on banding system. Membership bands range from Band A (GBP 100,000) to Band F (GBP 5,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SIGA delivers independent certification and governance frameworks for sports organizations through its SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating & Verification System) and SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity. The Universal Standards cover Good Governance, Financial Integrity, Sports Betting Integrity, and Youth Development and Protection, available in Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers in multiple languages. SIRVS evaluates and certifies sports organizations against these standards, with completed certifications including European Rugby League, Liga Portugal, and European Aquatics. Complementary offerings include the SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme, Executive Education Certificate on Good Governance in Sport, and the Sport Transparency Index.

Product overview

SIGA is a not-for-profit global organization that delivers independent global rating and certification for world sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards. The core product is the SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity covering Good Governance, Financial Integrity, Sports Betting Integrity, and Youth Development and Protection. SIGA's flagship product is SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating & Verification System) — the world's first independent certification system for sports organizations — which evaluates organizations against the Universal Standards at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. Supporting products include the SIGAWomen Programme (global mentorship), Sport Transparency Index, educational certificates, and thought leadership publications including the SIGA Sport Integrity Journal. The organization also runs flagship events including Sport Integrity Week, Summits on Female Leadership, and the SIGA Sport Integrity Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating & Verification System): Independent system for assessing sports organisations against the SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity, providing certification through Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
• SIGAWomen
• SIRVS

Products and services

• SIRVS (SIGA Independent Rating & Verification System) Independent certification system that assesses sports organizations against the SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity, providing Bronze, Silver, and Gold ratings across Good Governance, Financial Integrity, Sports Betting Integrity, and Youth Development and Protection.
• SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity A set of comprehensive governance standards covering Good Governance in Sport, Financial Integrity and Transparency, Sports Betting Integrity, and Youth Development and Protection, available in Bronze, Silver, and Gold implementation levels in multiple languages.
• SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme An eight-month global mentorship programme supporting aspiring female leaders in sport, including group workshops and bilateral sessions, overseen by the SIGAWomen Council chaired by Katie Simmonds and supported by partners including Mastercard.
• Executive Education Certificate on Good Governance in Sport An executive education programme providing certification in good governance practices for sport organizations and their leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ female leaders mentored through SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MastercardcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Mastercard is a Band A member and hosts the annual SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport. This partnership enables high-profile events and demonstrates corporate commitment to sport integrity.
• ICSS (International Centre for Sport Security)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSS is a founding member of SIGA (Band A member) and has been instrumental in SIGA's development since 2015.
• European Aquatics (LEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEN European Aquatics is a founding member and Band E member. Achieved Bronze SIRVS certification for Good Governance in Sport.
• Starlizard Integrity ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBand E member specializing in sports betting integrity. Provides expertise in the prevention of sports betting fraud and match-fixing.
• Qatar Stars LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBand D member contributing to SIGA's regional representation in the Middle East.
• Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa (SCML)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBand E member and partner of Sport Integrity Week 2022.
• FIDE (World Chess Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBand F member. FIDE joined SIGA to assess activities and policies and improve governance practices.
• European Rugby LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchieved SIRVS certification, demonstrating commitment to independent assessment of governance standards.
• Liga PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchieved SIRVS certification, becoming one of the first football leagues to receive independent sport integrity rating.
• Underdog VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBand F member and underdog ventures team partnership of the 2022 #SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): WADA is the global regulator for anti-doping in sport, a closely adjacent mandate to SIGA's integrity remit. While WADA focuses specifically on anti-doping, both organizations set standards, audit federations, and convene sport stakeholders around integrity, making WADA a broad incumbent reference point.
• INTERPOL (Stadia and Match-Fixing programmes): INTERPOL operates global programmes on match-fixing, corruption in sport, and major-event security, often partnering with law-enforcement and sport bodies. It is a broader public-sector incumbent in SIGA's anti-corruption and match integrity domain.
• GAISF / SportAccord: GAISF (formerly SportAccord) is the umbrella organization for international sport federations, providing governance, integrity, and convention services to its members. It competes for the same 'sport-governance standards' mindshare as SIGA among international federations.

Direct peers

• Sport Resolutions: Sport Resolutions is an independent UK-based dispute resolution and integrity service provider for sport, offering mediation, arbitration, and safeguarding case management. It is directly comparable to SIGA's independent certification and governance services, albeit with a UK/regional orientation.
• International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA): IBIA is a global not-for-profit monitoring and alerting body for sports betting integrity. It shares SIGA's coalition/membership model and overlap on the Sports Betting Integrity pillar of SIGA Universal Standards, with membership drawn from operators and regulators.
• Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU): The AIU is the independent body overseeing integrity (anti-doping, betting, corruption) for World Athletics. It is a comparable model to SIRVS — an independent integrity unit operating within a single sport — and a potential future template for federation-specific certification partnerships.
• International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS): ICSS is a founding Band A member of SIGA and one of the most direct comparables: a global sport-security and integrity organization focused on safeguarding, anti-corruption, and good governance across sport, with both advisory and operational programs aimed at federations and governments.

Emerging players

• Transparency International: Transparency International's Sport Integrity work focuses on corruption, governance, and transparency in sport through advocacy and research. While broader in scope than SIGA, it addresses overlapping themes — good governance, financial integrity, and anti-corruption — for international audiences.
• Play the Game: Play the Game is a Danish-based initiative and conference series promoting democracy, transparency, and freedom of expression in sport. It is an emerging thought-leadership peer to SIGA in the sport-governance and integrity space, with a strong conference and publication model.

Others

• UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport: The UNESCO Chair (in which SIGA's Global COO participates) advances research and policy on sport governance, integrity, and social responsibility globally. It is an adjacent ecosystem actor — academic and policy-driven — rather than a direct competitor, but shapes the same governance standards agenda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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