International Convention against Doping in Sport

International Convention against Doping in Sport Latest News

India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

About International Convention against Doping in Sport

• It is a 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.
• Members: It consists of 192 States Parties, making it UNESCO’s second most ratified treaty.
• 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.

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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