At Least 10 Water Polo Players Sanctioned Over Betting Breaches
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In brief
- An international investigation found at least 10 Maltese water polo players and one coach breached betting rules.
- The individuals have been sanctioned following a joint inquiry by several aquatic sports bodies.
- All those involved were cleared of more serious match-fixing allegations.
At least 10 Maltese water polo players and one member of coaching staff have been sanctioned after an international integrity investigation found they breached betting rules. The individuals were cleared of match-fixing allegations, which are more serious.
The joint investigation was led by the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) alongside the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) and the Australian Sports Integrity Commission. It concluded that while betting rules were violated, there was no evidence of match-fixing.
Most of the sanctioned individuals admitted their wrongdoings in writing, which led to a reduction in their penalties. The sanctions were imposed after a thorough review of the evidence gathered during the inquiry.
Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported on the sanctions, detailing the findings of the investigation and the outcomes for the players and coach involved.
A total of eleven Maltese water polo players and one member of coaching staff have been sanctioned following a joint integrity investigation. International and national aquatics authorities announced the decision on Wednesday.
The inquiry focused on betting-related breaches. While sanctions were issued for these breaches, the investigation found no evidence that any matches had been manipulated.
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