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An investigation has been launched into an alleged betting scandal involving a member of the Irish Olympic team.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2012 - 13:40

An investigation has been launched into an alleged betting scandal involving a member of the Irish Olympic team.

The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) confirmed it is probing reports that a competitor at London 2012 previously bet on an opponent to win an event in which they were both competing.

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