Atoyebi to Speak at Global Sports Integrity Forum in Finland

The Executive Director of the FAME Foundation, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has been announced as one of the speakers at the Play the Game 2025 Conference, scheduled to hold in Tampere, Finland, from October 5 to 8, 2025. Atoyebi, an award-winning investigative journalist, development worker, policy analyst, gender and peace advocate, will deliver a presentation on the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities – A Case Study of African Sports.” Her participation at the global forum underscores her long-standing commitment to advancing inclusivity, equity, and diversity in sports, particularly across Africa where structural barriers often limit opportunities for women, youth, and people with disabilities. Play the Game, a worldwide initiative aimed at strengthening democracy, transparency, and freedom of expression in sports, has gained recognition as one of the most influential gatherings of experts, policymakers, journalists, and activists working to promote integrity in global sports governance. Atoyebi’s invitation to the conference reflects both her trailblazing work through the FAME Foundation and her reputation as a leading voice on sports and social development in Africa. Over the years, she has championed grassroots empowerment projects, gender equality campaigns, and advocacy for vulnerable groups through sports initiatives. Commenting on the announcement, observers note that Atoyebi’s case study on African sports will not only highlight challenges but also showcase innovative models for the integration of marginalized communities, serving as a template for global adoption. The Play the Game 2025 Conference is expected to convene hundreds of participants from across the world, including policymakers, researchers, athletes, and civil society leaders, who will deliberate on pressing issues such as sports integrity, human rights, governance reforms, and the role of sports in sustainable development.