"Rugby" and the National Anti-Doping Agency promote awareness of clean sport
Dubai, June 12, 2017 – The UAE Rugby Federation, in cooperation with the National Anti-Doping Agency, yesterday organized a specialized awareness course on anti-doping for male and female national team players, at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, as part of the Federation’s programs aimed at enhancing sports awareness and consolidating the principles of clean sports in accordance with international standards.
The course comes within the framework of the federation’s efforts to raise the level of awareness among male and female players about the latest anti-doping regulations and laws, and to introduce prohibited substances and examination procedures, in addition to emphasizing the importance of adhering to ethical and health standards in competitive sports.
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Ali, Chief Doping Testing Officer at the National Anti-Doping Agency, gave a lecture that covered the locally and internationally approved anti-doping systems, examination mechanisms and procedures followed, and ways to avoid unintended violations, in addition to clarifying the athlete’s responsibility to verify medications and nutritional supplements before using them.
The tournament witnessed the participation of male and female national team players, men, girls and youth.
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