Sport is more than a competition. It is a matter of trust, transparency, and respect for the rules. However, in today’s world, these values are increasingly overshadowed by match-fixing and betting scandals. On October 23rd, Corentin Segalen, an expert from the French Gambling Authority and the Chair of the Group of Copenhagen, will speak at the Lithuanian Sports University (LSU) Sport Forum about how to ensure fair play at major sporting events.
C. Segalen will present his keynote speech on “Ensuring Fair Play: Antimanipulation Strategies at the Olympic Games”, which will reveal how multifaceted strategies were developed and implemented to guarantee the integrity of sports competitions at the Olympic Games of Paris 2024.
The researcher will also discuss data integration techniques – cross-analysis of betting records, odds, and stake monitoring, which allows to detect possible manipulation. The discussion will include collaboration between regulatory authorities, sports organisations, and betting operators that facilitate real-time intelligence sharing and ensure coordinated responses as well.
“Match-fixing is not unique to only some national leagues. It is a risk that affects all sports and all levels of competition. The Olympic Games, as the ultimate expression of excellence and the focus of worldwide attention, naturally attracts criminal networks seeking to exploit the betting market,” – says C. Segalen.
Ensuring fair play is not just a technical issue related to betting supervision or regulation. It is a shared commitment to the entire sports community. Corentin’s speech at the LSU Sport Forum will offer a new perspective on the world of sports – a realm where geopolitics, law, technology, and ethics collide.
“To ensure transparency in sport, a joint effort is required. The transparency of competitions reflects not only our attitude towards sport, but also the values of our society. Combatting match-fixing is a matter of safeguarding the future of sport,” – states C. Segalen.
Every year, representatives of sport science, practice, and policymaking from all across Europe come together at the LSU Sport Forum. At this year’s event, participants will discuss the importance of fair play, social capital, and genetics in contemporary sports, seeking to address the question: what truly shapes the future of sports?
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