Upholding Integrity on the Football Pitch

Anti-Doping and Competition Manipulation Awareness

Andy Grech

In this talk, Andy Grech, Head of Education and Policy at the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS), will delve into the critical issues of anti-doping and competition manipulation in sports.  Doping involves the use of banned substances or methods to artificially enhance athletic performance, violating the integrity of sport and jeopardising athletes’ health.  Similarly, competition manipulation refers to any act designed to improperly influence the outcome of a sporting event, often for personal, financial, or political advantage.  These practices severely undermine fair competition and the core values of sport.  This lecture will explore the impact of these unethical behaviours on the sporting world and discuss strategies to protect the integrity of competitions.

Grech is pursuing a career in Sport Policy, Management, and International Development. With a focus on addressing contemporary challenges in sports management, Andy supports governing bodies in their efforts to shape sporting opportunities and align sport with broader social policy objectives.

Seat reservations: events@heartofgozo.org.mt