Empowering athletes at Milano Cortina 2026
Dominik Windisch, Mark Fraser and Yura Min will engage with athletes and their entourages at dedicated Believe in Sport booths in the Olympic Villages in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
“I would like to help the athletes and the different team members be more aware about the risks and the rules against competition manipulation. It is important that we encourage them to report violations and explain where and how to do so properly,” said Dominik Windisch, a triple Olympic medallist and world champion in biathlon, who is looking forward to sharing his experience with the next generation of Olympians at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in his home country of Italy.
Yura Min added: “Being an ambassador for the Believe in Sport initiative means a great deal to me, both as an athlete and as a mentor. The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games are an opportunity to share the values of integrity, fairness, and respect in sport – principles that have guided me throughout my career. I’m proud to help raise awareness about the importance of match-fixing and to inspire the next generation of athletes to compete with honour and purpose, both on and off the ice.”
“It is an honour to represent the IOC as a Believe in Sport ambassador,” concluded Mark Fraser. “Competition manipulation is a genuine threat at all levels of elite sport. As a former professional athlete, I understand the pressures and temptations that today’s athletes face, and the importance of creating a safe space to learn about the real risks around them. The Olympics are the pinnacle of athletic competition, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help protect its integrity and support our athletes in this way.”