Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13, 2025: Key officials from National Olympic Committees leading the fight against match-fixing in Asia took part in a workshop on the Prevention of Competition Manipulation conducted by the IOC in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, November 12.
Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) from the NOCs of the United Arab Emirates, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, along with the OCA attended the workshop held on the sidelines of the 15th Interpol Match-Fixing Task Force Meeting in Abu Dhabi.
The OCA was represented by Jamyang Namgyal, manager of the Athletes Department and SPOC for the Prevention of Competition Manipulation.
“This is a very important workshop that will help us establish a national framework, and eventually work towards ensuring that sports is free of corruption and manipulation,” said Mohammad Habibur Rahman, SPOC from the Bangladesh NOC.
Participants discussed the importance of effective regulation, monitoring, and cross-sector collaboration in protecting sport. The sessions also emphasised the need for stronger cooperation between sports organisations, law enforcement agencies, and the regulated betting industry to safeguard competitions and uphold the principles of fair play.
“This is an excellent platform to share insights and learn about issues related to the global match-fixing landscape. I hope it will allow us to expand our network, which in turn will strengthen our efforts to prevent match-fixing and competition manipulation both in my country and across Asia,” said Kiran Bajracharya, SPOC from Nepal NOC.
The participation of officials from the NOCs reinforced the continued commitment from the region to promoting integrity and transparency across Asian sport through collaboration and educational initiatives.