EMCA Actively Participates in the Launch of the Sport Transparency Index in Brussels

Brussels, 18 June 2025 – The European Multisport Club Association (EMCA) proudly participated in the official launch of the Sport Transparency Index, a pioneering initiative led by the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) and co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Sport programme.

Held at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the event gathered stakeholders from across Europe’s sport ecosystem to discuss the need for measurable transparency and stronger governance in sport organizations. EMCA was notably represented on the panel “The Benefits of Publicly Evaluating Transparency and Good Governance in Sport”, featuring:

Christina Tsiligkiri, President of EMCA and General Manager of Olympiacos SFP

Bojan Mijatovic, International Coordinator of HAŠK Mladost (Zagreb, Croatia) and Director of Development and Sustainability of EMCA

Their contributions emphasized the role of multisport clubs in shaping a culture of transparency and accountability.

The Sport Transparency Index uses 15 indicators across organizational, operational, and financial dimensions to evaluate governance practices in sport organizations. After a rigorous pilot phase covering 700+ organizations, the Index is now being implemented at a broader national and international scale.

Statement from EMCA President, Christina Tsiligkiri:

“Sport must lead by example – not only on the field but also in governance. The Sport Transparency Index is an essential step toward openness, responsibility, and better decision-making in sport. At EMCA, we are committed to building a future where transparency is the norm, not the exception, and we are proud to support this important European initiative.”