Notify us about match fixing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhat is match fixing?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Match fixing comprises all forms of manipulation of sports results. It can include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n
paying an opponent to fix an event to achieve the desired result<\/p>\n\n\n
manipulating results for personal gain in order to make money by placing bets with a betting company<\/p>\n\n\n
losing a match on purpose in order to face an easier opponent in the next match<\/p>\n\n\n
The National Action Plan against Match Fixing in Sport is a collaboration between Norwegian authorities, sports associations and clubs, and betting companies. The Action Plan defines match fixing as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n
“Manipulation of a sporting event where the actors involved (athletes, trainers, managers, referees etc.) seek to manipulate the outcome of the event or a single aspect of the event for financial gain for themselves or others.”<\/p>\n\n\n
What is prohibited?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Match fixing can be roughly divided into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n
Traditional manipulation of the final outcome. A team or individual is paid to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n
Manipulation of a particular event that does not necessarily influence the outcome of the event. For example, the first throw-in or corner (spot fixing).<\/p>\n\n\n
Manipulation of the final result but not the outcome of the event. For example, goalkeepers are paid to let in a minimum number of goals (point shaving).<\/p>\n\n\n
What is permitted?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Many sports have distinctive characteristics and traditions for organising events that do not constitute match fixing. For example, athletes or teams are allowed to save their strength based on a tactical assessment. The fundamental values on which sport are based are therefore important guiding principles. This is closely linked to good training of managers and athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n
Risk and punishment<\/h2>\n\n\n
A chance to make easy money can be tempting, but it may have serious consequences for the parties involved and for the sport as a whole:<\/p>\n\n\n
The manipulation of sports results constitutes corruption and can lead to imprisonment and\/or a heavy fine.<\/p>\n\n\n
It may also lead to the offender being banned or suspended from the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n
It can ruin the offender’s career.<\/p>\n\n\n
It can lead to negative media coverage for the offender.<\/p>\n\n\n
It can make the offender vulnerable to pressure from criminal groups.<\/p>\n\n\n
Section 11-20 of the Act relating to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (Norwegian only) contains special provisions on the manipulation of sporting events. It is a criminal offence not to report cases of manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n
The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has separate rules for players, coaches and referees. For example, they are subject to a duty of notification and have limitied rights to bet on matches.<\/p>\n\n\n
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