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This study aims to explore unethical practices in sports and propose a framework for improved enforcement and education.

Reforming ethical standards in sports: addressing common unethical practices and strengthening organisational enforcement

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Narrative review examines unethical behaviors in sports and proposes an integrated enforcement framework, indicating actionable solutions.

This study aims to explore unethical practices in sports and propose a framework for improved enforcement and education.
Narrative literature review utilizing scholarly works and high-profile cases to investigate unethical practices.
Identification of systemic and individual factors contributing to unethical behaviors.
Development of an integrated sports ethics enforcement framework.
Doping, match-fixing, cheating, discrimination, corruption, and abuse identified as common unethical practices.
Systemic factors include pressure to win and weak governance; individual factors include financial incentives and cultural tolerance.
Proposed strategies like ethics education and monitoring can enhance public trust and athlete welfare.

Mbakilwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Narrative review examines unethical behaviors in sports and proposes an integrated enforcement framework, indicating actionable solutions.