Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, May 24 (Reporter Wang Zijiang) The Hong Kong Jockey Club revealed on the 24th that a delegation led by the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Wa Yiling, recently visited the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The two sides exchanged views on maintaining sports integrity and combating illegal gambling activities.

The management of the Hong Kong Jockey Club introduced the role of the Jockey Club to Wally and his delegation, and explained how the Jockey Club can promote sports integrity and promote various measures to combat illegal gambling in the region by supporting the Council for Combating Illegal Gambling and Related Financial Crimes under the Asian Jockey League.

Wally said during his visit: "Manipulation of sports competitions, whether illegal or fake, will cause a heavy blow to sports integrity, and will also encourage money laundering and other criminal activities. I am glad to have the opportunity to witness the important measures implemented by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to protect sports from corruption during my visit. UNODC has always spared no effort to combat corruption and financial crimes in sports, and is committed to working with the Jockey Club to ensure that sports maintain fairness and integrity. "

Xia Ding'an, Executive Director of Horse Racing Affairs of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said that the Jockey Club was deeply encouraged by the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The cooperation between the two sides not only involves the integrity of horse racing, but also covers all sports. This visit will consolidate the determination of both sides to jointly combat corruption and illegal gambling and promote sports integrity through international cooperation.

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