Stop racism, not the game

in collaboration with Lunaria

The universalist principle conveyed by the symbol of the Olympics reminds us that the principles of equality, solidarity and non-discrimination should allow all people to

practise sport freely and with peace of mind, in their chosen disciplines, facilities and at their chosen levels.

Discrimination in sport is evident in all sports disciplines and at all levels, even though public and media attention tends to focus mainly on incidents that involving elite football players and athletes. The commitment of sports institutions in prevention and combating the phenomenon is still inadequate.

It is not just a matter of timely sanctions, but of building a new sports culture based on the principles of participation, equal opportunities, solidarity and fair play.

Panel I
Is everything legitimate in sport? For a sports culture free from racism

‘Until not so many years ago, black footballers suffered in silence the dehumanisation they endured from the stands and on the field. This is no longer the case today. The sports authorities have the tools to act. Public attention, even internationally, is greater.

What is missing, however, is too often the culture to understand. Reducing everything to judicial practice does not help to make progress’. (Max Mauro, Il Manifesto, 28 March 2024)

Coordinator: Grazia Naletto, Lunaria Aps

Speakers: 

• Omar Daffe, Lega Serie A; 
• Matteo Peradotto, Unar Director; 
• Matteo TRACCHI ECRI (online); 
• Nicola Porro, Sport sociologist; 
• Marylise Royer Stop racism in sport; 
• Luca Vettori and Arianna Scarnecchia (Altreconomia) (authors of the podcast ‘Fuori dai Games”)

Panel II

Racism in Sport in Europe: Monitor, Prevent, Act

Coordinator: Roberta Pomponi, Lunaria Aps

Interventions: 

• Alessandro Mazzola (Research Associate at the University of Liège); 
• Davide Valeri (UISP Aps); 
• Balint Josa (United); 
• Jean-Marc Alingue (Liikkukaa) ISCA Representative; Stefania N’Kombo, Lunaria Aps