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Guns, skis and corruption: Biathlon

Guns, skis and corruption: Biathlon

FromThe Story


Guns, skis and corruption: Biathlon

FromThe Story

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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