Singapore, December 1, 2021: The Southeast Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SEARADO) reports that the Brunei Darussalam Anti-Doping Committee (BDADC) organised the Brunei Darussalam Anti-Doping Rules 2021 signing ceremony on November 27, 2021. It was held virtually with the support of SEARADO.
The Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), the Brunei Darussalam National Paralympic Council (BDNPC) and some 53 Brunei Darussalam National Sports Associations and Federations were present to sign the agreement as signatories to the Brunei Darussalam Anti-Doping Rules 2021 and the support towards anti-doping programmes at national, regional and international level.
The Guest of Honour, Pengiran Mohd Amirrizal bin Pengiran Hj Mahmud, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in his capacity as the Chairman of BDADC, delivered the opening speech and emphasized the importance of the rules and responsibilities of all stakeholders to protect clean sport.
After this, SEARADO Director General Gobinathan Nair made a presentation on the key changes in the World Anti-Doping Code 2021, especially for athletes and support personnel, and stressed the importance of anti-doping education.
SEARADO extends its appreciation to the Chairman, BDADC and his team for all the effort and initiatives to support clean sport.