Match-fixing and illegal influence is a threat to all sports and not only risks the careers of individual players, but the existence of entire sports. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone who comes into contact with match-fixing dares to report.

Fixed sports competitions, so-called match-fixing, are a serious threat to the future of competitive sports. The National Sports Confederation and SISU Sports trainers in collaboration with Svenska Spel and five specialist sports associations are today launching a campaign that highlights the importance of those active in sports saying no and reporting when they come into contact with match-fixing.

Participating in the campaign are the Basketball Association, the E-Sports Association, the Ice Hockey Association, the Tennis Association and the Football Association.

Match-fixing is one of the biggest threats to sport and we need to do everything we can to stop it. We in the sports movement have enormous strength when we stand united. When we together say no to criminals, we make it extremely difficult for them to operate and earn money at the expense of the sports associations, says Anna Iwarsson, president of the Swedish Sports Confederation and SISU Sports Trainers.

A number of ambassadors participate in the campaign, which is aimed at those active in all branches of sport. The main aim is to counteract the culture of silence that can arise when people who come into contact with match-fixing feel alone and do not dare to report, with fear of negative consequences.

It is important that everyone in the sports movement is aware of the regulations that clarify the obligation you have to report, then you need to have knowledge of how and where to report. But the most important thing is that you should not feel a fear of reporting. Together we are strong, says Anna Iwarsson.

To successfully fight match-fixing, we must stand united. As a betting company, it is important that we share our expertise, so that together we can protect the sport and its players. It feels very positive that today, together with sports, we can present a joint initiative that we believe will increase knowledge and make it easier for active players to dare to report suspected match-fixing, says Anna Johnson, president and CEO of Svenska Spel.

The material consists of a number of films that will be used at sports high schools, at referee meetings and other gatherings. The films will also be shown on social media.

The collection page for the campaign and the place where actives can easily report match-fixing attempts can be found here.

The campaign has been developed jointly by the five participating confederations and RF/SISU.

Match-fixing is incompatible with everything that ice hockey stands for and something we actively work against, including by training all players and leaders in our league series. In ice hockey, there must be a culture where it is natural to speak out against all forms of match-fixing. That’s why we’re excited about this campaign, which highlights the issue and shows how important and easy it is to speak up and report. We unite with the entire sports movement in the fight against match-fixing, says Christer Plars, secretary general of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.