May 28 – Mauro Silva, aWorld Cup winner with Brazil’s men team in 1994, and Tamires who has more than 100 caps for the Brazilian women’s national team, have joined the SIGA Champions programme.
The champions programme is a global network of sports people committed to promoting the highest standards of integrity in sport.
Silva is widely respected for his ethical conduct on and off the pitch. Since retiring he has serves as Vice President of the Paulista Football Federation, promoting education, ethics, and integrity in football.
Dias paused her career at 21 to become a mother and later returned to the highest level of competition, becoming a symbol of resilience. She is a passionate advocate for gender equity in sport.
“We are proud to welcome Mauro Silva and Tamires Dias, two phenomenal football legends, as the newest SIGA Champions. As exceptional athletes with remarkable careers, both nationally and internationally, they are widely respected and serve as true role models,” said Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, SIGA’s Global CEO Their dedication, leadership, and values reflect the very essence of Integrity in Sport.
“By joining the SIGA Champions community, now 25 strong and proudly including 15 women, Mauro and Tamires bring powerful voices that will help drive our mission forward. Their influence will be instrumental in inspiring positive change and promoting a culture of integrity throughout the world of sport. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and honored to have them wear the SIGA Champions shirt.”
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