Guarding the 2026 Winter Olympics: Combatting Match-Fixing and Manipulation

Italian authorities and Games organisers will rigorously monitor betting patterns to prevent match-fixing and manipulation at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The newly established Joint Integrity Unit will collaborate with law enforcement and sports bodies to ensure the integrity of the event, which is set to feature over 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries.

Italian authorities and Games organisers are taking proactive measures to combat match-fixing at the upcoming 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. With over 3,000 athletes from 90 countries participating, the event promises to be a major spectacle.

A Joint Integrity Unit (JIU) has been established in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to monitor betting patterns and ensure swift information exchange to prevent manipulation and betting-related scandals.

The IOC emphasized the importance of integrity, noting past Games have faced doping issues rather than betting scandals. The JIU's mission extends to preventing unethical behavior and engaging with Italian authorities if criminal elements emerge.

(With inputs from agencies.)