OCA joins 20th WARADO board meeting in Jordan

OCA joins 20th WARADO board meeting in Jordan

Amman, Jordan, October 28, 2026: The Olympic Council of Asia participated in the 20th West Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (WARADO) Board Meeting and the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code Preparation Workshop held on October 23-24, 2026 in Amman, Jordan.

The workshop brought together representatives from WARADO’s six member countries—Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen—as well as the Jordan Anti-Doping Organization, to discuss key updates to the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards, compliance requirements and preparations for implementation.

Ms. Nadiah Alshamali, Director of the OCA Anti-Doping Department, presented the priorities and plans of the OCA Medical Committee and Anti-Doping Commission for the coming year, highlighting preparations to align with the new Code.

OCA’s participation reaffirms its commitment to clean sport, regional cooperation and a harmonized approach to anti-doping across Asia.