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The Coalition

Sport has the power to inspire, unite and bring people together across borders and communities. It embodies excellence, inclusion, respect and the very best of human achievement. Yet these values are increasingly threatened by online abuse, which undermines participation, damages the sporting environment and affects athletes, officials, journalists, volunteers and fans worldwide.

Founded in 2023 by H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) is a global coalition dedicated to tackling online abuse and hate speech across sport.

Bringing together over 80 sporting organisations, governments, regulators, researchers and technology platforms, UAOA works to advance evidence-based research, strengthen international collaboration and develop practical solutions that protect sporting communities and promote safer, more inclusive digital environments.

Our Story

A Timeline of Action

From a decisive response to online abuse in motorsport to a growing international coalition, explore the key milestones shaping UAOA’s global mission.

  1. 2022 / The Catalyst

    A Turning Point

    Following the 2022 FIA Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, an FIA Steward was subjected to severe online abuse and harassment, highlighting the growing threat of online hostility towards officials and the wider sporting community.

  2. 2023 / Foundation

    The Beginning

    In response to the growing crisis, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, founded United Against Online Abuse (UAOA), launching a global campaign to unite the sporting, political and regulatory sectors in tackling online abuse.

  3. 2024 / Recognition

    Coalition for Peace

    UAOA receives the Peace and Sport Coalition for Peace Award, recognising its pioneering efforts to bring together sporting federations, governments and technology platforms in a collective response to online abuse in sport.

  4. 2025 / Expansion

    Building Momentum

    UAOA strengthens its international coalition and expands collaboration across sport, research, education and policy. The second UAOA Conference, held in Stockholm, Sweden, brings together leaders from sport, government, academia and technology to advance dialogue and coordinated action against online abuse.

  5. 2026 / Mobilisation

    UAOA Day

    Building on its growing international momentum, UAOA launches the inaugural UAOA Day during the 2026 FIA Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, mobilising sporting organisations, athletes and stakeholders worldwide to raise awareness, champion safer digital environments and turn collective commitment into action.

Our Approach

Three Core Pillars

UAOA’s strategy is built around three complementary pillars to tackle online abuse across the global sporting community.

  • 01

    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.

    Explore Our 2025 Barometer

  • 02

    Stronger Together

    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.

    Discover Our Coalition

  • 03

    Commitment to Action

    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.

    Explore our Webinar Series
FIA Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA Paris 04/2024

Online abuse undermines our competitions and endangers our athletes, officials, and fans. It erodes the very spirit of sport. But together, we can change that.

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem

President of the FIA and UAOA Founder