World Anti-Doping Agency

Source:  DD News

Context: India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), will host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training in New Delhi.

  • Training aims to standardize anti-doping procedures, foster collaboration among nations, and strengthen the global sport integrity framework.
  • This workshop is organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India in collaboration with WADA, with support from the Japan Sports Agency (JSA) and the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA).

About World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA):

  • Establishment: Formed in 1999 as an independent international agency funded equally by governments and the sports community.
  • Initiation: Founded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to lead the fight against doping in sports.
  • Headquarters: Located in Montreal, Canada.
  • Core Activities:
    • Conducting scientific research on anti-doping.
    • Providing education and capacity-building initiatives.
    • Monitoring the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code, which standardizes anti-doping policies globally.

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