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BACKGROUND
Integrity in sports is paramount, as sports unite people through shared passion and values, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. However, increasing threats from corruption - such as match-fixing, competition manipulation, and financial misconduct - undermine fair competition and the credibility of sports.
This webinar brings together distinguished speakers from the International Anti-Corruption Academy, the International Olympic Committee, and the Office of the Comptroller General, Brazil to address critical issues surrounding integrity in sports, including ethics, governance, corruption prevention measures, and the role of stakeholders in fostering a fair and transparent sporting environment.
OBJECTIVES
This webinar will explore critical issues and anti-corruption efforts in sports integrity, with the following key objectives:
- Understanding current challenges and ethical issues related to corruption in sports, including its broader impact;
- Examining effective risk management strategies, corruption prevention measures, and investigation skills to combat corruption in the sports sector; and
- Strengthening international cooperation and aligning anti-corruption initiatives across borders to safeguard sports integrity.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Officers in anti-corruption authorities responsible for corruption investigation, corruption prevention, and integrity education, and those who are interested in the topic.
DATE & TIME
28 August 2025 (Thursday)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Hong Kong time, UTC +8)
COURSE FEE
Free
LANGUAGE
English
PROGRAMME
Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) |
Programme |
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4:45 pm |
Registration |
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5:00 pm |
Introductory Remarks |
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5:05 pm |
Topic: Typologies of Corruption in Sport and Effective Prevention Strategies Speaker:
Brief introduction: The presentation will provide an overview of general and specific forms of corruption in sport with practical examples, discuss effective prevention strategies, cooperation between various stakeholders and good practices in promoting integrity and compliance in sports organizations. Q & A |
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5:35 pm |
Topic: Competition Manipulation and Integrity of Sports Speaker:
Brief introduction: The session will outline the work of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding sports competition manipulation, with a specific focus on how the IOC supports the gathering of information and intelligence, and how it conducts investigations in order to protect the integrity of sport. Topic: International Partnership against Corruption in Sports Speaker:
Brief introduction: The session will provide an overview of the International Partnership against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), with a focus on the importance of enhancing cooperation between sport organisations, criminal justice authorities, and law enforcement. Q & A |
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6:30 pm |
Topic: Enhancing Sports Integrity - Corruption Prevention Speaker:
Brief introduction: The session will outline the critical importance of integrity in sports and strategies for corruption prevention. Mr Marcelo will share insights on best practices, as well as CGU’s experience in anti-corruption efforts to uphold sports integrity. Q & A |
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7:00 pm |
End of Programme |
Deadline: 21 August 2025 (Thursday)
