Bangladesh, April 15 -- A major international recognition has spotlighted the power of investigative journalism in uncovering corruption within global sports institutions. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and its Syrian partner Syrian Investigative Reporting for Accountability Journalism have jointly won a prestigious award from the International Sports Press Association for their groundbreaking investigation into corruption and nepotism within Syrian football.

The award, presented in the Investigative Journalism category during a ceremony held on April 11, recognizes exceptional reporting that reveals wrongdoing in the world of sports. The OCCRP–SIRAJ investigation stood out for its depth, courage, and the sign...