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title: "Water Polo Players and Coach Face Potential Suspensions Over Betting Allegations"
date: 2026-03-20T13:57:45.688+00:00
updated: 2026-03-26T08:10:09.911+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "Sport"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Water Polo Players and Coach Face Potential Suspensions Over Betting Allegations

## In brief

- Thirteen water polo players and one coach are facing allegations of involvement in betting activities.
- The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has stated it is taking a firm stand on sporting integrity.
- Those found guilty could be suspended from all competitions for two to four years.

Thirteen water polo players and a coach could face serious consequences following media reports linking them to alleged betting activity. The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has confirmed it is taking a firm stance on maintaining sporting integrity.

The ASA is currently awaiting an official report regarding these allegations before it can take any formal action. The individuals involved risk being suspended from all competitions for a period ranging from two to four years if the allegations are proven true.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent news outlets reported on the water polo betting allegations and the ASA's response factually.

## Updates

- **2026-03-25:** Adds sources from Newsbook and The Maltese Herald confirming the ASA is formally probing the allegations.
- **2026-03-26:** Updated with reporting from The Independent: the ASA has launched an integrity probe after securing a report from the MGA.

## Sources (5)

- [The Maltese Herald](https://themalteseherald.com/2026/03/25/betting-bombshell-rocks-maltese-water-polo/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/asa-probes-national-players-following-gambling-allegations/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/sport/asa-takes-firm-stand-on-integrity-amid-betting-allegations/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-03-25/local-news/ASA-launches-integrity-probe-into-waterpolo-betting-allegations-after-securing-MGA-report-6736288263)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/13-water-polo-players-coach-face-action-betting.1125731)

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