Panathlon International (PI) participated in the Annual Conference of IPACS (International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport), held on 23 October 2025, dedicated to progress in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance in sport.
During the meeting, the 2025 activity reports of the two IPACS Task Forces — Good Governance and Cooperation between Criminal Justice Authorities and Sports Organisations — were presented, together with the new IPACS Roadmap 2026.
Good governance and transparency
The Good Governance Task Force launched the “IPACS Sport Governance Benchmark & Guidelines Handbook”, a simplified version of the international model for ethical and responsible management of sports organisations.
The handbook, which is the result of collaboration between governments, sports organisations and international bodies, offers practical recommendations on issues such as conflict of interest, gender equality and managerial responsibility.
Throughout the year, the Task Force promoted awareness-raising and training activities, including online workshops and an event in Athens, organised with the Council of Europe and the Hellenic Olympic Committee, which led to the latter joining IPACS.
Synergies between justice and sport
The Task Force on Cooperation with Judicial Authorities, led by UNODC and the IOC, continued its work to improve international cooperation in the fight against corruption.
Key results included the preparation of a legislative guide on the prosecution of sports corruption cases and an international webinar involving 125 prosecutors from 60 countries.
Panathlon International's commitment
Through its participation, Panathlon International confirms its commitment to promoting ethical values and transparency in sport, in line with IPACS's mission.
PI will continue to support dialogue and cooperation between institutions for an increasingly honest and responsible sporting environment.
