The National Platform on Sports Integrity of Ukraine has joined the United Lottery for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) network as an Associate Member.
The National Platform on Sports Integrity of Ukraine is an interagency working group established under the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. It acts as a national coordination body under Article 13 of the Macolin Convention.
The platform is responsible for preventing and combating the manipulation of sports competitions, supporting information exchange at both national and international levels. Furthermore, it contributes to the development of integrity policies and risk assessments. The platform also provides expert and advisory support to stakeholders involved in protecting sport.
Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and Chair of the National Platform, Matvii Bidnyi, stated: "The manipulation of sports competitions is a global challenge that cannot be addressed by a single organisation alone.
"Joining ULIS provides us with access to advanced analytical tools and international expertise. We are joining forces with our international partners to combat all forms of sports corruption. Our goal is to protect and foster a fair sporting environment for athletes and fans alike.’’
ULIS General Secretary Luca Esposito added: "Having National Platforms joining the association strengthens our commitment to safeguarding sports integrity in collaboration with international public authorities and underpins our support for the Macolin Convention principles.”
ULIS holds observer status with the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (the Macolin Convention) and is a key international partner in safeguarding the integrity of sport.
In separate news from this week, the Czech Republic is considering joining the Macolin Convention to strengthen measures against sports manipulation and betting corruption. This follows a major integrity scandal that emerged in the country earlier.
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