Nagoya, Japan, October 1, 2026: The Olympic Council of Asia’s Clean Sport Ambassadors supported anti-doping education at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games under the “Guarding the Asian Games” program, bringing together representatives from six Asian countries and regions to engage with athletes and promote clean sport.
The ambassadors were Aziz Khaled Saeed Ahmed from Yemen, Kim Na Ra from Korea, Adil Amanbayev from Kazakhstan, Natashya Marcellina Ardiany from Indonesia, Manami Uebayashi from Japan and Karen Mak from Hong Kong, China.
Their diverse backgrounds and multilingual capabilities helped them communicate with athletes from different delegations, making anti-doping education more accessible.
Through direct engagement, the ambassadors raised awareness of athletes’ anti-doping responsibilities, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) and medication use. They also gathered athlete feedback to help the OCA strengthen education programs for future Games.
In recognition of their dedication and valuable contribution during the Asian Games, Dr. Musleh presented the ambassadors with certificates of appreciation provided by the OCA.
Their participation highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and multilingual education in promoting clean sport across Asia.
