Sport Integrity Australia Deputy CEO Elected UNESCO Anti-Doping Fund Chair

Luke McCann, Deputy CEO of Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), has been unanimously elected as the chairperson of the UNESCO Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport Approval Committee for the 2026–2027 biennium.

This high-profile appointment solidifies Australia’s global diplomatic and commercial commitment to clean sport, placing an Australian executive at the centre of international integrity funding and policy decisions.

Confirming the wider strategic implications of his new position, McCann, said: “This appointment reflects Australia’s ongoing commitment to protecting the integrity of sport globally.”

“I look forward to working with my new colleagues to ensure the Fund delivers meaningful outcomes for all nations, particularly those most in need of support, along with strengthened communication and coordination across regions.” 

McCann’s role as chair is highly strategic, as the committee oversees the allocation of global grants aimed at strengthening anti-doping capacity, policy, and education worldwide.

The two-year mandate involves an ambitious program to advance compliance with the UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention, particularly through the Regional Capacity-Building Programs (RCBP) targeting Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries—a key foreign policy and regional stability initiative.

The appointment leverages and directly benefits from SIA’s proven track record in integrity delivery.

Sport Integrity Australia recently co-hosted the first RCBP in Brisbane, bringing together representatives from 17 countries across Oceania. This event was important for strengthening clean sport across Australia’s immediate region as the organisation prepares for the massive international governance scrutiny that comes with hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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