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Last Updated: February 24, 2024, 00:01 IST
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The governing physique for the Winter Olympic sport of biathlon has confirmed its president Olle Dahlin is below investigation by Austrian authorities.
SALZBURG, Austria: The governing physique for the Winter Olympic sport of biathlon has confirmed its president Olle Dahlin is below investigation by Austrian authorities.
At the identical time, its former president Anders Besseberg is awaiting a verdict in an alleged corruption trial in Norway.
The International Biathlon Union mentioned in an e-mailed assertion that it “is aware of the Austrian authorities’ investigation into the IBU President” however wouldn’t touch upon particulars.
“I have not received any formal notification of any investigation at this stage, but I am aware of politically motivated speculation and innuendos. I am totally shocked by these allegations which are completely without foundation, and I refute them all in the strongest possible terms. I will not hesitate to take any legal action necessary to uphold my good name and reputation,” Dahlin mentioned in a press release launched by the IBU.
“While I deny wrongdoing of any kind, I will ensure my total cooperation and have complete confidence that the investigation will find I have no case to answer.”
Dahlin didn’t touch upon the element of the investigation however defended the IBU’s dealing with of its advertising preparations.
“The process for the latest IBU marketing contract was implemented in full compliance with the IBU’s Integrity Code and due diligence was undertaken to ensure that it was appropriate and in accordance with industry norms,” he mentioned.
Dahlin took over as president in 2018 when Besseberg resigned after Austrian police raided the IBU workplaces amid a multi-nation investigation into allegations of corruption linked to Russian doping circumstances.
Besseberg has been on trial in his native Norway over alleged bribery and a verdict is anticipated April 12. The prosecution has requested for a jail time period of three years and 7 months if he’s discovered responsible.
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