 India successfully organized a national conference on “Building Together a Clean Sport Ecosystem” today at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi){kind=link}
APRIL 16: The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India successfully organized a national conference on “Building Together a Clean Sport Ecosystem” today at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. The event was held as part of Play True Week 2025 and aimed at bringing together a broad range of stakeholders committed to promoting a clean, fair, and values-driven sporting environment across India.
During the inaugural session, Smt. Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Sports, emphasized India’s growing sporting aspirations, particularly with the country’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. She stated that to achieve these goals, it is crucial to anchor India’s sporting ambitions with a strong anti-doping framework that ensures fairness, integrity, and the highest commitment to clean sport.
A key highlight of the event was the address delivered by Dr. Mayumi Yaya Yamamoto, Director of the Asia/Oceania Office at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Dr. Yamamoto praised the efforts of NADA India and national stakeholders in the global Play True Campaign this year. She emphasized the significance of the ‘It Starts With Me’ campaign, which underscores the collective responsibility and unity required to foster a clean sport ecosystem globally and nationally.
One of the pivotal moments during the conference was the unveiling of the “NADA India’s Fair Play Guide”, which is now available in ten regional languages. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to clean sport education for athletes and other stakeholders across India. The guide serves as a resource to spread awareness about maintaining integrity in sport and promoting a doping-free culture. Participants at the event also took part in a pledge-signing ceremony, reiterating their commitment to uphold the principles of fair play and doping-free sports.
The conference featured thought-provoking panel discussions on several key themes, including strengthening anti-doping policies, improving education and testing mechanisms, and raising awareness regarding athlete rights and responsibilities. A particular focus was placed on the management of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs). Experts from national sports federations, medical institutions, and international organizations shared valuable insights and practical strategies to improve India’s anti-doping infrastructure.
The event witnessed participation from sport administrators, athletes, coaches, educators, and medical professionals, creating a collaborative space for exchanging ideas and planning for a future where clean sports are the norm across India.