Tokyo, Japan, December 20, 2022: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) played a significant role at the annual International Anti-Doping Seminar for Asia and Oceania that was held from December 14-15 in Tokyo.
The hybrid event, which was hosted by the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) in partnership with WADA, welcomed over 200 participants and was once again commissioned and supported by the Japan Sports Agency (JSA) of the government of Japan.
A staple in the clean sport calendar, the theme of this year’s edition was “Reuniting the Clean Sport Community and preserving the values of sport”.
In his keynote speech, WADA President Witold Bańka said: “WADA has always recognized the importance of partnerships in the pursuit of clean sport, and the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) and the Government of Japan are key partners for us.
“Japan has been very supportive of National and Regional Anti-Doping Organization (NADO and RADO) development over the years, and I am delighted that JADA’s influence will continue to be felt around the region for years to come.”
WADA Vice President Yang Yang of China added: “A major element of WADA’s athlete-centered philosophy revolves around education as a key pillar of anti-doping.
“Education is the single best long-term solution for protecting clean sport, and it is a critical component of the global anti-doping system. We are continuously seeing the tangible results that education delivers in preventing doping and supporting athletes in their efforts to compete clean throughout their careers.
“We must continue to make a concerted effort to inform and equip the athlete entourage – specifically parents, coaches, trainers and doctors. Athletes can rely heavily on their entourage. When we provide education so that they understand the importance and the rules of anti-doping, it filters down to the athlete and has a positive impact, even on those of a very young age.”
Source: www.wada-amg.org