Olympism at a Crossroad: Managing doping, match fixing & corruption in sport

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Olympism finds itself at a critical juncture. The integrity of athletic competition, a cornerstone of the Olympic movement, faces unprecedented challenges that threaten to undermine the very essence of fair play and sportsmanship. Managing these issues requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders involved, including athletes, sports organisations, policymakers, and the broader public.

The proposed “Enhanced Games” looms as one of the strongest challenges to global sports position on anti-doping and the health and well-being of athletes. Match-fixing scandals have shaken the foundations of sportsmanship, eroding the trust of fans and stakeholders alike.

Join Deakin Sport, the Centre for Sport Research and the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition for a free public seminar as we address these issues head-on and chart a course towards a more equitable, transparent, and sustainable future for sport.

Networking drinks and canapes from 6pm - 6.45pm

Guest presenters and panellists will share their unique insights and perspectives, including:

Dr. Jonathan Robertson – IPAN-CSR, Senior Lecturer in the Deakin Business School and co-director of the Master of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University.

Dr Robertson specialises in areas of sport ethics, integrity, and social change.

Associate Professor Severine Lamon – IPAN, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences – Deakin University, ARC Future Fellow.

Severine completed her PhD within the Swiss anti-doping laboratory in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she developed an original anti-doping test to detect the third generation EPO molecule in athletes’ blood.

Lydia Dowse – National Integrity Manager, Swimming Australia

Lydia manages all areas of integrity for Swimming Australia, including anti-doping and race-fixing, child safeguarding, member protection, behavioral standards and general dispute resolution.

Iain Roy – CEO, SIGPA (Sports Integrity and Governance Partners)

Iain is a recognised Australian sports integrity and governance expert and experienced lawyer with over 25 years’ experience. As the founding Head of Integrity at Cricket Australia, Iain personally investigated “Sandpapergate” in South Africa.