February 23 – As a part of its conflict on match-fixing, the Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) has launched a information sharing initiative designed to equip Integrity Officers with the information and instruments to battle the fixing risk at nationwide and worldwide ranges.
The AFC Integrity Schooling Programme 2025 begins March 10, and has been established in collaboration with match-fixing and integrity specialists Sportradar.
The programme goals to empower the individuals to function trainers in their very own organisations, and set up a community of pros devoted in direction of upholding the integrity of Asian soccer.
AFC Common Counsel and Director of Authorized Affairs Andrew Mercer mentioned: “It’s our foremost precedence to make sure that the Confederation’s competitions conform to the best moral requirements.
“We stay resolute in our quest to safeguard the integrity of Asian soccer and the AFC Integrity Schooling Programme will play a big position in aiding our Integrity Officers by offering tailor-made assist to uphold the ideas of excellent governance.”
The six-month programme includes seven on-line periods overlaying key matters similar to sports activities betting, match-fixing, the misuse of inside info, social media and digital integrity, prevention measures, and the implications of breaching integrity requirements.
The web periods will culminate in an in-person occasion the place the candidates will endure a ultimate evaluation and obtain their certification.
Andreas Krannich, Govt Vice President Integrity, Rights Safety and Regulatory Companies, Sportradar mentioned: “We’re happy to assist this vital instructional initiative. The programme combines Sportradar’s experience in sports activities integrity with the AFC’s dedication to good governance, making a framework for creating the abilities of integrity officers throughout Asia. This collaborative method represents an important step in safeguarding soccer within the area.”
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