International Doping Convention gets underway

Barbados is today hosting the UNESCO Anti-doping Convention and the Seventh Formal Meeting of the Approval Committee for the Elimination of Doping in Sport.

It’s the first small island state to ever host an international anti-doping convention.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport Charlie Brown reaffirmed Barbados’ commitment to fair play in sports.

“Barbados has always recognised the principles of fair play, the promotion of health and well-being and education in sports and has been the forefront in the promotion and elimination of doping in sports. Barbados was the first English-speaking country to form a national anti-doping organisation in March 2000. We also trained a large number of doping control officers and promoted anti-doping education within schools and national sport federations,” he told the meeting being held at the Barbados Hilton.

The meeting, which is being attended by regional stakeholders will seek to address current challenges including the protection of sport values, ethics and integrity. (SZB)