London:A delegation from the Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency (AMADA), led by CEO Tahmina Taghi-zada, attended the Council of Europe’s Advisory Group on Education of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO ED) meeting in Stratford.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was organized with support from the United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) and revolved around the theme ‘Are We Ready? – Collaboration and Skills-Sharing Identifying Gaps and Supporting Organisations.’ It brought together 74 participants from 35 of the 52 States Parties, along with representatives from 12 observer states and international organizations, to share knowledge and good practices in anti-doping education.
The discussions highlighted training and development for anti-doping education specialists, focusing on professional standards, quality assurance, accreditation, and specialized training initiatives. Sessions also addressed unintentional doping, contamination risks from supplements, promoting clean sport, and integrating scientific research into practice, with an emphasis on educating athletes to prevent doping-related risks.
Presentations from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) covered recent advancements in anti-doping. The discussions included WADA’s international cooperation mechanisms and preparations for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Participants underscored the importance of future collaboration within the T-DO ED network, emphasizing the need to strengthen anti-doping education to uphold clean sport and protect athletes’ rights.