Webinar: Prosecuting Bribery in Sport: From Guidance to Practice
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
12:00–13:30 CEST
Online (in English)
Organized by UNODC and the IOC, with the support of the International Association of Prosecutors
Bribery has emerged as one of the most significant and diverse threats facing sport, from the awarding of hosting rights and commercial contracts to the manipulation of competitions involving players and referees. Once viewed as isolated incidents, corruption and financial crime in sport are now recognized as multifaceted, transnational and increasingly organized threats.
To support efforts to prosecute these cases, the International Partnership against Corruption in Sport (IPACS) Task Force on Cooperation between Criminal Justice Authorities and Sports Organisations, co-chaired by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic (IOC) Committee, have developed the Guide on the Prosecution of Bribery in Sport, a practical guidance for prosecutors, investigators and sports organizations, illustrated by real-world case studies, now available in English, French and Spanish.
This webinar aims to further support efforts to prosecute bribery in sport by sharing good practices. It will feature a first-hand account of the landmark Norwegian case concerning the bribery of the President of the International Biathlon Union, and mark the launch of the above-mentioned Guide’s French and Spanish editions.
Programme (90 minutes)
- Welcome and presentation of the Guide's key findings – UNODC and the IOC, Task Force co-chairs
- Case study: the prosecution of the President of the International Biathlon Union – Norwegian criminal justice authorities and Biathlon Integrity Unit
- The prosecutor's perspective: international cooperation in sport-related bribery cases – International Association of Prosecutors
- Moderated discussion and Q&A
The webinar is intended for members of the IPACS Cooperation Task Force; the International Association of Prosecutors; the UNODC Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (UNODC GlobE Network); the Council of Europe Network of Magistrates and Prosecutors Responsible for Sport; as well as criminal justice practitioners and sport integrity officials nominated through these networks.
