The IAAF refuses to admit the problematic performance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is investigating suspicious qualifying performance Tokyo OlympicsThey received 17 recommendations from 16 countries, including 31 athletes and 5 relay teams. AIU Chairman David Howman said in a press release on Thursday:

“AIU’s work goes far beyond anti-doping. In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, our team has been busy identifying, analyzing and investigating potential match manipulation incidents. The IAAF refused to acknowledge some problematic qualifying performances. AIU will continue to investigate. These matters to determine whether any fraud is involved,”

AIU is an independent organization of the World Athletics Federation, responsible for managing all integrity issues. After investigation, 8 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers were not recognized by the World Athletics Federation.

The AIU statement said: “The number of cases has been determined for further investigation to determine whether fraud is involved.”

Why AIU is important to the Olympics

AIU’s work in managing manipulative incidents during the competition is part of its broader mission covering all areas of integrity. In addition to anti-doping, AIU also focuses on manipulating match results, manipulating age, illegal betting, bribery and corruption.

AIU has received multiple reports of allegedly manipulating the results of the competition to seek eligibility for the Tokyo Olympics. Reported problems include unreliable completion of photos, short measurements of routes, illegal use of pacemakers, use of unauthorized field instruments, and incorrect timing.

“I want to thank everyone who has stepped up to report suspicious activity. This work is very important to protect the integrity of the qualification process and the fair distribution of athletes’ matches,” David added.

In addition to preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, AIU has also established a work agreement with the International Olympic Committee’s Manipulation Prevention Unit (OM-PMC) during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to help identify, analyze and investigate bets that occur during the games. Any related potentially competitive manipulation incidents.

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