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United Against Online Abuse in Sport
Founded by the FIA, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition bringing together sport, governments, academia and technology to tackle online abuse in sport.
Through pioneering research, powerful advocacy and innovative educational initiatives, we are working to ensure that sport remains a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Uniting voices, expertise and action across sport.
Making sport safer online.
United Against Online Abuse in Sport
Founded by the FIA, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition bringing together sport, governments, academia and technology to tackle online abuse in sport.
Through pioneering research, powerful advocacy and innovative educational initiatives, we are working to ensure that sport remains a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Hear from the voices of sport standing united against online abuse.
Making sport safer online.
United Against Online Abuse in Sport
Founded by the FIA, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition bringing together sport, governments, academia and technology to tackle online abuse in sport.
Through pioneering research, powerful advocacy and innovative educational initiatives, we are working to ensure that sport remains a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Discover how researchers worldwide are joining forces to advance the fight against online abuse in sport.
Making sport safer online.
United Against Online Abuse in Sport
Founded by the FIA, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition bringing together sport, governments, academia and technology to tackle online abuse in sport.
Through pioneering research, powerful advocacy and innovative educational initiatives, we are working to ensure that sport remains a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Understand online abuse. Recognise the signs. Take informed action.
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Our Global Impact
Turning collective commitment into meaningful action
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Coalition Members
Uniting sport, governments, academia and technology to tackle online abuse worldwide.
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Continents Represented
Government partners spanning five continents, united in the fight against online abuse in sport.
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People Engaged
Engaging the global sporting community through educational workshops, events and awareness-raising initiatives.
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Federations Concerned
Fear online abuse could drive talented athletes out of sport, according to the 2025 UAOA Barometer Survey.
Our Approach
Three core pillars
UAOA’s strategy is built around three complementary pillars to tackle online abuse across the global sporting community.
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Evidence Based
Advancing research and education to better understand the scale, nature and impact of online abuse in sport. Through global research scholarships, industry-wide Barometer reports and educational resources, UAOA turns evidence into knowledge that informs prevention and response strategies.
Bringing together sporting organisations, governments, technology platforms and academic institutions to strengthen international cooperation. Through partnerships, conferences and global initiatives, UAOA fosters knowledge exchange and coordinated action against online abuse.
Turning shared knowledge and collective ambition into practical solutions. UAOA develops initiatives, tools and resources to help protect athletes, officials, journalists and fans, supporting safer and more inclusive digital environments across sport.
International Federation of American Football (IFAF)
International Federation for Sports Officials (IFSO)
International Esports Federation (IESF)
Formelaustria Race Academy (FARA)
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)
Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF)
Asetek Sim Sports
République Française
Republic of Chile
Ministry of Education and Sports of Albania
Government of Kenya
Hellenic Republic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Government of Rwanda
Government of Paraguay
Government of Namibia
Department of Sport, Arts & Culture of the Republic of South Africa
Republic of Costa Rica
Australian Government
Republic of Uzbekistan
Government of Georgia
Dr. Lisa Kaati (researcher at Stockholm University)
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Latest From UAOA
Stories, Research & Insights
Explore the latest news, research and developments driving collective action against online abuse in sport.
Inside the Research
From Decision to Reaction: What Shapes Online Hostility Around Formula 1 Stewarding?
Stewarding decisions are an essential part of competition, but they can also trigger intense online reactions. A qualitative study from ESBS European Sport Business School is examining why some decisions generate limited disagreement while others escalate into hostility, what intensifies those reactions, and where that hostility is directed. Inside the Research is UAOA’s Erasmus+ Researcher […]
International Skating Union (ISU) signs United Against Online Abuse Charter and strengthens its commitment to athlete welfare
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today welcomed the International Skating Union (ISU) to its United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition. By signing the charter, ISU, the worldwide governing body for Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating and Synchronized Skating, has strengthened its commitment to […]
From Classroom to Group Chat: Understanding Cyberbullying in School Sport
For young people, online and offline relationships are deeply interconnected. A conflict that starts at school can continue in a group chat or on social media, while online aggression can affect relationships when pupils return to the classroom, changing room or sports field. A narrative review at Charles University examines what this overlap means for […]
World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) signs United Against Online Abuse Charter to protect global community
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today welcomed the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) to its United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition. By signing the UAOA Charter, WFDF pledges to combat digital hate speech and promote a safe, inclusive sports environment, ensuring that flying disc sports continue to […]
New book maps seven forms of online abuse threatening sport
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, and Dublin City University (DCU) announce the publication of “Combating Online Abuse in Sports: The Game Beyond the Screen”. Supported by the FIA Foundation and FIA as part of its United Against Online Abuse initiative, […]
Preventing Online Harm: The Role of Live Event Behavioural Interventions
Hear from Alan Scarry PhD, the newest UAOA Scholar, about his upcoming research into whether the live event environment can positively influence behavioural factors before supporters engage online. As a motorsport supporter, I have experienced firsthand the sense of community that sport can create. That sense of belonging is one of the reasons this research […]
Who Do Fans Follow When a Formula 1 Driver Changes Teams? Fan Loyalty and the Redirection of Online Abuse.
Driver transfers can do more than reshape the Formula 1 grid. They can disrupt established relationships between fans, drivers and teams, forcing supporters to reconsider where their loyalty lies. Researchers at ESBS European Sport Business School are examining these moments to understand how shifts in loyalty, disappointment and perceived betrayal may influence online hostility, with […]
United Against Online Abuse Coalition expands global expertise in teck advancement and threats with three new partners
Social Protect (Australia), TrollWall AI (Slovakia), and Cyberette (Netherlands) have signed the United Against Online Abuse Charter to join the fight against online abuse in global sport. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced an expansion of its United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition, welcoming three distinct […]
Online abuse in sport is often most visible when it is directed at individual athletes. But those cases are only part of the picture. Every day, fans react to performances, results and decisions across online communities, shaping a much wider climate of conversation around sport. By analysing discussions on Flashback and Reddit, researchers at Stockholm […]
Beyond Recognition: How Future Sport Professionals Respond to Online Abuse
Future coaches, teachers and sport professionals are likely to encounter online abuse not only as users of digital platforms, but also as people others may turn to in times of need. Research at Charles University in Prague offers an early picture of how prepared these future leaders are to recognise, reject and respond to harmful […]
United Aaginst Online Abuse Coalition launches international research network
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, hosted the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition for its second quarterly convening on Tuesday 11 August, where it announced the launch of the UAOA International Research Network (UAOA IRN) as part of its efforts to coordinate the […]
Leading figures across the Formula 1 paddock unite to tackle Online Abuse
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide has today held the inaugural United Against Online Abuse Day, bringing together the global motorsport community to tackle online abuse in sport. “Online abuse has no place in sport” was the unified message delivered by […]
Founded by the FIA in 2023, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition bringing together sporting organisations, governments, academia and technology partners to tackle online abuse in sport. Through research, policy advocacy, education and international collaboration, UAOA works to foster safer, more inclusive and respectful sporting environments.
What is online hate speech?
Whilst ‘hate speech’ has no single agreed definition it is most commonly understood as “hostile, and malicious language targeted at a person or group because of their actual or perceived innate characteristics” (Siegel, 2020). These attributes and protected characteristics, may include race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
The scope of Hate Speech also encompasses ‘offensive speech, digital hostility and online abuse’ therefore for researchers, prosecutors and victims it is a type of negative online behaviour that is often conflated with other types. Given this knowledge and the rapidly evolving nature of dialect, emojis and the online sphere, it makes it challenging to distinguish case-studies due to subjectivity and context-dependence.
Online hate can be spread through many types of media, including videos, images and text and often takes “the form of derogatory, demonising and dehumanising statements, threats, pejorative terms and slurs” (Stop Hate UK, 2023). Despite its classification difficulties, online hate speech and case-specific elements of online abuse are a possible legal offence.
How can my organisation join the UAOA coalition?
UAOA welcomes organisations committed to tackling online abuse in sport. Whether you represent a sporting body, government, academic institution or technology organisation, you can explore opportunities to collaborate and contribute to our shared mission through our Get Involved page.
Can UAOA help me report an incident of online abuse?
No. UAOA is a research, advocacy and education initiative and does not operate as an individual safeguarding or incident-reporting service. If you are experiencing online abuse or have an immediate safety concern, contact the relevant authorities, your sporting organisation or the appropriate safeguarding or reporting service.
Is UAOA only focused on professional sport?
No. Online abuse affects people across all levels of sport, from grassroots participation to elite competition. UAOA works to address this challenge throughout the sporting community, including athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers and fans.
Is UAOA focused only on motorsport?
No. Although UAOA was founded by the FIA, its mission extends across the entire sporting ecosystem. The coalition works with organisations representing a wide range of sporting disciplines, recognising that online abuse affects individuals and communities at every level of sport.
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