Sport is a field that plays a significant 
role in the life of society. In addition to 
safeguarding individuals’ physical health, it 
strengthens social cohesion and reinforces national identity. However, the world of sports is 
also an environment where many criminal incidents occur. The types and causes of crimes in 
the sports sphere are closely related not only to 
the sport itself, but also to the economic, social 
and cultural context of society.
Types of sports crimes.
When talking about the types of sports 
crimes, we can talk about doping, bribery, gambling and violence among the most basic types. 
Doping is the use of prohibited substances 
to enhance the physical performance of athletes. 
Such a crime violates the ethical values of sports 
and endangers a fair competition environment.