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Whistleblowing and the curious case of Rui Pinto
Hacking implies criminality. Leaking implies opportunism. Whistleblowing implies heroism. A reflection on the subtle differences of publicising dirty dealings.
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Further allegations of corruption against India's Olympic lobbyist Tayyab Ikram
The IOC and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) have been protecting Tayyab Ikram, the dubious Olympic wheeler-dealer, for many years. New allegations also weigh heavily on India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, where Ikram is allegedly cashing in as a lobbyist in a variety of ways.
Facing three years in prison: former Biathlon president Besseberg loses his appeal
Today, the Court of Appeal set Anders Besseberg's sentence at three years' imprisonment and confiscation of assets worth just over NOK 1 million. The prosecution hopes that the second conviction will raise awareness of the risk of corruption in Olympic federations and have a preventive effect.
ITTF Tribunal dismisses appeal by Khalil Al-Mohannadi and QTTA and declares May 2025 election lawful
As expected, Swede Petra Sörling remains ITTF President (and IOC member ex officio). We're still awaiting the results of the investigations by the ITTF Integrity Unit, which is looking into the attempted coup at the ITTF Congress in Doha and the allegations of corruption against Khalil Al-Mohannadi.
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Germany's Olympic bid and the DOSB: fundamental disputes, disregard for parliament, incompetence, waste of money, irresponsibility and madness
Next week, I will provide German readers with exclusive background information on the Olympic bid. Since dubious websites such as Insidethegames are spreading unsorted nonsense, a mixture of propaganda and AI hallucinations, I'm offering the English-speaking audience a brief summary in the meantime.
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The IOC and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) have been protecting Tayyab Ikram, the dubious Olympic wheeler-dealer, for many years. New allegations also weigh heavily on India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, where Ikram is allegedly cashing in as a lobbyist in a variety of ways.
Facing three years in prison: former Biathlon president Besseberg loses his appeal
Today, the Court of Appeal set Anders Besseberg's sentence at three years' imprisonment and confiscation of assets worth just over NOK 1 million. The prosecution hopes that the second conviction will raise awareness of the risk of corruption in Olympic federations and have a preventive effect.
ITTF Tribunal dismisses appeal by Khalil Al-Mohannadi and QTTA and declares May 2025 election lawful
As expected, Swede Petra Sörling remains ITTF President (and IOC member ex officio). We're still awaiting the results of the investigations by the ITTF Integrity Unit, which is looking into the attempted coup at the ITTF Congress in Doha and the allegations of corruption against Khalil Al-Mohannadi.