The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has
commended Dr. Samuel Ogbondeminu of Nigeria, head of Medical
and Anti-Doping Portfolio of Technical Committee of African Games (TCAG)
Accra 2023, for his continuous efforts and resolute determination that led to
the success of the Anti-doping program for the 13th edition of the African game
held in Ghana early in the year.
WADA, in a statement
released on November 27, 2024, said the effective implementation of the
program’s during the Games was made possible through the composition of a
coordination committee led by Dr. Ogbondeminu who oversee the
activities of all stakeholders for the Anti-doping program of the games.
WADA through it’s Major Event, Anti-doping
Legacy (MEAL) program also facilitated timely support through the
Anti-Doping Advisory group to support the event.
Other highlights were the effective training conducted
for local Anti-doping personnel in Ghana which comprises 16 Doping Control
Officers,
19 Chaperones and 15 Educators.
On-site support and assistance
provided during the Games through
the presence of many stakeholders including 15 international Doping Control
Officers (DCO) from 15 different countries of Africa.
For the first time in Africa, Dried Blood Spot (DBS)
testing was done during the African Games where 608 tests were conducted; 544
In
Competition (IC), 64 Out-of Competition (OOC) test were conducted by the team.
WADA is hopeful
that the African Union will consolidate from the gains from Accra for future
editions of the games.
WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and
coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.
WADA’s activities include scientific and social
science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of
anti-doping capacity; and monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping
Program.
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