European Fair Play Movement

Dear Fair Play Family!

⏳ DEADLINE REMINDER!

There is still time to submit nominations for the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) Awards 2025/2026.

The EFPM Awards honour individuals, organisations, institutions and initiatives whose actions exemplify the values of fair play, ethical conduct, respect and integrity in sport and society.

We warmly invite you to nominate deserving candidates and share this call within your networks to help us identify outstanding examples of fair play from across Europe.

📅 Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
📩 Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Please note that only nominations submitted using the official application form will be accepted.

For detailed information, eligibility criteria and the official application form, please visit:
fairplayeur.eu

Thank you for helping us celebrate and promote the values of fair play. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

EFPM presents a new series: Champions of Fair Play 🤝

Every day, people choose fairness, honesty, kindness and respect. Many of these inspiring moments go unnoticed.

With Champions of Fair Play, we want to share these stories and celebrate the values that bring us together — both in sport and in everyday life.

Our latest story features Dutch table tennis player Gabrielius Camara, who chose honesty over personal gain during a decisive match at the European Under-21 Championships. 🏓👏

Swipe through the images to discover the full story.

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Share their story in the comments or send it to us. It doesn't have to be about sport — stories of kindness, honesty, respect and compassion from everyday life are just as welcome.

Together, let's give these stories the recognition they deserve. ✨

More information: Awards – The European Fair Play Movement https://fairplayeur.eu/awards/

31st European Fair Play Congress Announced

The European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) has officially announced the 31st European Fair Play Congress, which will take place on 4 December 2026 at SKEMA Business School – Grand Paris Campus, Paris.
Held under the theme “Sport, the Spirit of Humanity: Protecting the Sport Person,” the Congress will bring together international experts to discuss safeguarding, fair play, clean sport and the future of sport through a series of keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions.

Dear Fair Play Family!

We are pleased to announce that the Call for Entries for the European Fair Play / European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) Awards 2025/2026 is open.

The European Fair Play / EFPM Awards honour individuals, organizations, institutions, and initiatives whose actions exemplify the values of fair play, ethical conduct, respect, and integrity in sport and society.

We warmly invite you to submit nominations of deserving candidates and to share this call within your networks to help us identify outstanding examples of fair play from across Europe.

Submission deadline: 15 September 2026

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Please note that only nominations submitted using the official application form will be accepted.

For detailed information, eligibility criteria, and the official application form, please visit:
https://fairplayeur.eu/champions-of-fair-play/efp-efpm-awards/call-for-entries/

Thank you for helping us celebrate and promote the values of fair play.

We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Created in Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the International Fair Play Passport (IFPP) was awarded to IOC President Kirsty Coventry OLY and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 President Giovanni Malagò by the Mayor of Ancient Olympia, Aristeides Panagiotopoulos, together with Prof. Gennaro Testa, Creator and Scientific Director of the International Fair Play Passport.

More than a document, the International Fair Play Passport is a symbol of commitment to the universal values of sport.

The Passport promotes respect, integrity, friendship, inclusion, and responsibility both in sport and everyday life. Open to athletes, coaches, officials, educators, institutions, and everyone who believes in the power of fair play, it unites people beyond borders through shared values.

🌍 Learn more: https://www.internationalfairplaypassport.com/

🏛️ Empowering University Sport at the EUSA Forum 2026

At the EUSA Forum 2026in Salerno, leaders from EUSA, FISU, EAS, EFPM and the University of Salerno explored how stronger cooperation, innovation and dual-career policies can shape the future of university sport.
Speaking on behalf of the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM), Philippe Housiaux stressed that university athletes are not only competitors but also tomorrow’s leaders. He highlighted the importance of Fair Play, safeguarding, inclusion and ethical governance, and proposed the creation of the EUSA Fair Play University Network to encourage universities across Europe to commit to these shared values.

➡️ Read more:
• EUSA: https://www.eusa.eu/eusa-forum-2026-empowering-university-sport
• EFPM: https://fairplayeur.eu/news/eusa-forum-2026-empowering-university-sport/

✨ EUSA 2026 Awards Ceremony held in Salerno

🎓 Held as part of the European Universities Games 2026, the ceremony brought together distinguished guests, university representatives, and partners from across Europe to celebrate excellence, hard work, and success in university sport.

🌍 Hosted by the University of Salerno, one of the organisers of EUG 2026, the event highlighted the unifying power of sport, friendship, and dedication, while reinforcing EUSA’s mission to promote university sport across Europe.

🤝 The Enno Harms Fair Play Award

⭐ The Enno Harms Fair Play Award, recognising exceptional sportsmanship, was jointly presented to Portugal’s National Plan for Ethics in Sport and the European Universities Handball Championships 2025 Organising Committee for their innovative “White Card” initiative in Covilhã.

👏 The award was presented by EUSA Treasurer Francis Cirianni and European Fair Play Movement President Philippe Housiaux, and accepted by Esmeralda Gonçalinho, João Nunes, and Pedro Bernardo on behalf of the organising committee.

🤝 Working hand in hand
President Haris Pavletić (EUSA) and Philippe Housiaux (EFPM) together at the European Universities Games in Salerno, highlighting the strong cooperation between two organizations and their shared commitment to promoting Fair Play in university sport.

Passions never end... with Fair Play and for Peace.

At the European Universities Games 2026 in Salerno, nearly 4,000 participants from 200+ universities across 31 countries are competing while celebrating the true values of sport.

Together with EUSA, the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) is proudly promoting the message "Fair Play, Spirit of Sport", highlighting respect, inclusion and peace throughout the Games.

🤝 Laura Capranica (EAS), Andrej Pišl (EUSA) and Philippe Housiaux (EFPM) marked the growing partnership with a symbolic photo, reflecting their shared commitment to Fair Play, safeguarding and cooperation.

➡️ For more information, visit our website: https://fairplayeur.eu/news/passions-never-ends-with-fair-play-and-for-peace/

⚽ Fair Play at the Heart of the Karol Polák Cup

The 22nd Karol Polák Cup brought together young footballers from residential child-care centres across Slovakia, celebrating friendship, respect and the true spirit of fair play. The Fair Play Award was presented to coach Marek Jedinák for his outstanding dedication to inspiring young athletes and promoting sportsmanship.

➡️ For more information, visit our website:
https://fairplayeur.eu/news/karol-polak-cup-fair-play-at-the-heart-of-a-unique-football-tournament/