The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has appointed Mauro Silva and Tamires Dias to the SIGA Champions program. SIGA is a global network of athletes committed to promoting the highest standards of integrity in sport.
As reported on its website, the announcement was made during the visit of Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, SIGA Global CEO, to Brazil, as part of ongoing efforts to promote the SIGA Latin America agenda.
Therefore, with these two big names, the SIGA Champions network now has 25 athletes and coaches from all over the world.
So, check out a brief biography of the newly named SIGA Champions, both football legends:
- Mauro Silva – FIFA World Cup winner with the Brazilian men’s national team in 1994 and a legend with Deportivo La Coruña. He is widely respected for his ethical conduct on and off the field. After retiring, he devoted himself to institutional roles, including as vice-president of the São Paulo Football Federation, promoting education, ethics and integrity in football. He is also a CONMEBOL Ambassador in Brazil; and
- Tamires Dias – With over 100 appearances for the Brazilian Women’s National Team, Tamires is a prominent figure in football. She interrupted her career at the age of 21 to become a mother and later returned to the highest competitive level, becoming a symbol of resilience. Off the field, she is a passionate advocate for gender equality in sport. She currently plays for Corinthians.
CEO celebrates arrival of new names
According to Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, Global CEO of SIGA, the two new names are a source of pride for the institution.
“We are proud to welcome Mauro Silva and Tamires Dias, two phenomenal football legends, as the newest SIGA Champions. Exceptional athletes with remarkable careers both nationally and internationally, they are widely respected and serve as true role models.”
“Their dedication, leadership and values reflect the very essence of Integrity in Sport. By joining the SIGA community, now 25 strong, including 15 proud women, Mauro and Tamires bring powerful voices that will help drive our mission forward.”
“Their influence will be instrumental in inspiring positive change and fostering a culture of integrity across the world of sport. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and honored to have them wear the SIGA Champions jersey.”
Mauro Silva, Vice President of the São Paulo Football Federation, also commented on the partnership. “It is an honor to be recognized by SIGA. I believe that sport has a transformative role in society and that, with integrity, inclusion, responsibility and conscious leadership, we can build a better future — on and off the field.”
“I embrace this commitment with an open heart and with the same team spirit that has always guided my journey. Together, we move forward in promoting a fairer, more ethical and humane sport.”
Tamires Dias, a professional player for Corinthians, said: “Sharing my own journey and listening to others are essential steps towards building a fairer sport, with greater visibility and opportunities for women.”
“It is an honor to be part of the SIGA Program. I believe deeply in the values that SIGA stands for — such as integrity, fair play, honesty and teamwork — and I am fully committed to promoting these ideals on and off the field.”
About SIGA
SIGA is the world’s leading sports integrity organization. It represents a completely new landscape for the sports industry. It provides independent global classification and certification for world sport.
SIGA is therefore the only organisation that brings together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, businesses, rights holders, NGOs and professional services firms from all regions of the world around a common cause of promoting greater integrity across sport.
