India Re-Elected Vice-Chair of UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport

International Convention against Doping Latest News

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports chaired the third formal meeting of the COP10 Bureau and the fourth formal meeting of the Fund’s Approval Committee for 2026–27 under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in New Delhi.

About International Convention against Doping

• It is a UNESCO multilateral treaty by which States agree to adopt national and international measures to prevent and eliminate doping in sport.
• The Convention was adopted during the 33rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference (19 October 2005) and entered into force on 1 February 2007.
• It is the only legally binding international instrument committed to promoting integrity and eliminating doping in sport globally.
• Members: It consists of 192 States Parties, making it UNESCO’s second most ratified treaty.
  • India is a signatory to the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, which was ratified by India on 07 November 2007. 
• Aim: The Convention aims to harmonize anti-doping legislation, guidelines, regulations, and rules internationally in order to provide a level and safe playing environment for all athletes.
• Governance: The Conference of Parties (COP) is the sovereign body of the Convention, meeting in ordinary session biennially.
• It has overall responsibility for its implementation and evolution.

‹ ›

Features of International Convention against Doping in Sport

• The convention allows governments to formally recognize the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Code. 
• It works under a positive implementation approach, providing guidance, financial support, skill-training and capacity-building to empower States Parties aiming to enhance their implementation of the Convention.
• It also provides a global forum for public and private stakeholders of the sport integrity ecosystem.
• Funding mechanism: Anti-Doping Fund was formed to create awareness about doping.

Source: PIB