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INTERPOL & IOC strengthen cooperative networks against sports corruption

SBC News INTERPOL & IOC strengthen cooperative networks against sports corruption

International police cooperation agency, INTERPOL has extended its joint-capacity arrangement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expanding its provisions to protect sports integrity. INTERPOL and IOC renew their cooperation partnership until 2021, with both parties focusing on building training programs which will enhance sports stakeholders’ capacity to recognise corruption and facilitate effective investigations into ‘competition manipulation’. ‘As part of the first …

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IOC establishes task forces to tackle sports corruption

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Multi stakeholder task forces, charged with tackling corruption in sports, have been established by the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS). The platform, established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in addition to a number of international sports organisations, government and inter-governmental organisations, has agreed to set up three groups to tackle pressing issues. Each will be charged with …

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IOC announces Joint Integrity Intelligence Unit for Rio 2016

SBC News IOC announces Joint Integrity Intelligence Unit for Rio 2016

Protecting clean athletes and the integrity of the Olympics will be a top priority for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016. This message was reinforced during a National Integrity in Sport workshop held jointly with Interpol in Rio de Janeiro from 30 to 31 May. Addressing representatives from Brazilian police forces and the government, the IOC explained how it …

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Sportradar & IOC agree integrity & intelligence MoU

SBC News Sportradar & IOC agree integrity & intelligence MoU

Ahead of the Sport Accord IF Forum (11-13 November), Sportradar and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a view to exchange information and intelligence regarding sports betting and the integrity of sports competitions. The intelligence MoU sees Sportradar further its existing relationship with the IOC, focusing on sharing insight and monitoring performance of …

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