The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, and French authorities have established a Joint Integrity Unit (JIU) to prevent, monitor, and assess any unethical activities during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Safeguarding clean athletes and ensuring the integrity of the event, which kicked off yesterday with a stunning Opening Ceremony, is a top priority for the IOC.
The JIU became operational on 18 July, coinciding with the opening of the Olympic Village and the arrival of the first delegations. This collaborative model allows for the swift exchange of information and coordination between sports disciplinary actions and law enforcement. Such a framework has been successfully utilized in partnership with local authorities since the London 2012 Olympics.
The JIU will address potential cases such as competition manipulation, bribery, or unethical conduct by accredited individuals within the IOC's jurisdiction. While the IOC handles disciplinary matters and can impose sanctions, including revoking accreditations, it relies on French authorities, police, and the justice system to handle any criminal aspects.
To combat competition manipulation, the IOC has also signed a tripartite agreement with the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and the French betting regulatory authority (ANJ). This agreement facilitates the cross-checking of data to identify breaches related to betting on the Games and manipulation by accredited participants. Accredited individuals are strictly prohibited from placing bets on Olympic events.
The protection of clean sport is a key component of the IOC's strategic roadmap, Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The establishment of the JIU complements various other measures to safeguard the integrity of the Games. One such initiative is the "Believe in Sport" campaign, supported by six athlete ambassadors, which aims to raise awareness about the risks of competition manipulation and empower athletes, their teams, and officials to make informed decisions.
The JIU became operational on 18 July, coinciding with the opening of the Olympic Village and the arrival of the first delegations. This collaborative model allows for the swift exchange of information and coordination between sports disciplinary actions and law enforcement. Such a framework has been successfully utilized in partnership with local authorities since the London 2012 Olympics.
The JIU will address potential cases such as competition manipulation, bribery, or unethical conduct by accredited individuals within the IOC's jurisdiction. While the IOC handles disciplinary matters and can impose sanctions, including revoking accreditations, it relies on French authorities, police, and the justice system to handle any criminal aspects.
To combat competition manipulation, the IOC has also signed a tripartite agreement with the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and the French betting regulatory authority (ANJ). This agreement facilitates the cross-checking of data to identify breaches related to betting on the Games and manipulation by accredited participants. Accredited individuals are strictly prohibited from placing bets on Olympic events.
The protection of clean sport is a key component of the IOC's strategic roadmap, Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The establishment of the JIU complements various other measures to safeguard the integrity of the Games. One such initiative is the "Believe in Sport" campaign, supported by six athlete ambassadors, which aims to raise awareness about the risks of competition manipulation and empower athletes, their teams, and officials to make informed decisions.