India Host Global Anti-Doping COP9 & Fund Committee Meetings

Overview of the Meetings

• India hosting two crucial meetings on September 17-18, 2024, in New Delhi
• 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 Bureau
• 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee
• Part of UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport
• Organized by India as Vice-Chairperson of the COP9 Bureau
• Hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
• Hybrid format: In-person and online participation
• Key objective: Deliberate on anti-doping measures and fair sports practices

International Participation and Key Attendees

• Delegates from various countries including Azerbaijan, France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Barbados, Singapore, Netherlands, Türkiye, UAE, and Zambia
• Senior officials from UNESCO attending

Notable in-person attendees:

• • Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth & Sport (Azerbaijan)
  • Safa Koçoglu, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (Türkiye)
  • Abdulaziz Almasaed, Deputy Minister for Sport and Youth Affairs (Saudi Arabia)
• Dr. Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (India), highlighted India's commitment to clean sport
• Emphasized India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family)

Significance and Outcomes

• Platform for global collaboration in combating doping in sports
• Strengthening international efforts for a clean and fair sports environment
• Discussions on key issues related to anti-doping and integrity in sports
• India's growing influence in global sports governance
• Signing of MoU between National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi)
  • Focuses on cooperation in anti-doping law, policy, and education
  • Development of joint certificate courses and academic research
  • Organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Reinforces India's position as a key player in the fight against doping