30 min
Guns, skis and corruption: Biathlon The Story
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- Daily News
Three years ago, a dramatic raid at the headquarters of a popular winter sports blew open a scandal at the International Biathlon Union. The former president, Anders Besseberg, has been accused of receiving gifts in return for favours. These are charges he denies. What happens to sporting integrity when those at the top are accused of corruption?
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Guest: David Walsh, Chief sports writer at The Sunday Times.
Host: David Aaronovitch.
Clips used: IBU and Euronews.
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Three years ago, a dramatic raid at the headquarters of a popular winter sports blew open a scandal at the International Biathlon Union. The former president, Anders Besseberg, has been accused of receiving gifts in return for favours. These are charges he denies. What happens to sporting integrity when those at the top are accused of corruption?
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.
Guest: David Walsh, Chief sports writer at The Sunday Times.
Host: David Aaronovitch.
Clips used: IBU and Euronews.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min