#PlayTrueDay: IFA Stands Strong for Fairness, Integrity, and Clean Sport

published: April 17, 2026
Sport only matters when it is fair, honest, and clean. What started in 2014 as #FairPlayDay, aiming to unite the global sporting community under a shared commitment to integrity and fairness has grown into a global movement uniting millions who believe in integrity in sport.
As the International Fistball Association (IFA), we stand committed to protecting the spirit of our sport through education, responsibility, and respect. Every athlete has a role to play.
Play True — today and every day. “As the International Fistball Association, we stand firmly behind this mission. Anti-doping is not only about rules and controls — it is about education, responsibility, and protecting the spirit of our sport for future generations. Every athlete, coach, and official plays a role in safeguarding fairness” says IFA President Gastao Englert. “Play True — today and every day.” added IFA Anti-Doping Administrator Jörn Verleger.

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In every country where fistball is actively practiced, there is a national association with passionate people who are responsible for this sport.

It bundles and represents the interests and is the first point of contact for the athletes and teams in the respective country.