Advancing the global Fair Play movement across the AmericasU.S. 501(c)(3) · Est. 2015
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Fair play belongs to everyone

PLAY TRUE.
LEAD FAIR.

Advancing a culture where the pursuit of victory strengthens dignity, trust, and human excellence.

1963Global movement founded
2015Fair Play Americas established
May 19World Fair Play Day

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01 / Mission

Across the Americas

Sport reveals more than performance. It reveals character.

Fair Play Americas advances the worldwide defense and promotion of fair play across the Americas. Through education, advocacy, partnerships, storytelling, awards, and fair play medals connected to Olympic and major sporting events, we turn enduring values into visible choices.

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Respect Integrity Equality Friendship Team spirit Clean sport Respect Integrity Equality Friendship Team spirit Clean sport
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Beyond obligation

Fair play in action

Fair play begins where obligation ends.

Written rules make competition possible. Fair play appears in the voluntary choice to protect the opponent, the contest, and its meaning—even when that choice may carry a competitive cost.

“There is no sport without fair play, and there are no champions either.”
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What we do

Turn values into visible action.

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The fullest victory

Excellence in performance.
Excellence in character.

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Part of a global movement

International Olympic Committee recognized organizationUNESCOInternational University Sports FederationInternational School Sport Federation

Your move

Seen an act of fair play?

Help bring the choices that elevate sport to a wider audience. Share a story, nominate an ambassador of fair play, or become a partner.

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