Which policy is designed to shield the competitive integrity of sport from gambling-related concerns?

• A. Integrity of the game principle
• B. Player benefit plan
• C. Media rights policy
• D. Doping control policy

Answer: (A)

Protecting competitive integrity means keeping outcomes determined by skill and fair play, not by manipulation tied to gambling. The integrity of the game principle directly targets this risk by establishing norms, rules, and enforcement against match-fixing, corruption, and other betting-related abuses that could distort competition. The other policies address different aims: one focuses on player welfare and benefits, another on how media rights are managed, and a doping control policy concentrates on preventing cheating with banned substances. By centering on preventing betting-related manipulation and maintaining fair competition, the integrity principle is the most appropriate design for shielding sport from gambling-related concerns.