#PlayTrue campaign
Recently, #PlayTrue campaign has been concluded by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), India with the participation of more than 12,133 participants.
About the #PlayTrue campaign
- This campaign was organized from April 15 to April 30, 2024.
- The campaign aimed to promote awareness about the importance of clean sport and anti-doping practices in India.
- Athletes, coaches and players from across the country participated in this campaign and extended their support.
- NADA India engaged various participants in the campaign including #PlayTrue Quiz, I am #PlayTrueAmbassador, #PlayTruePledge and mascot drawing competition, thereby promoting a culture of clean and ethical competition.
- During the campaign, practical awareness sessions covering all aspects of anti-doping rules were conducted.
- The campaign served as an important event for athletes and various stakeholders to collaborate, exchange insights and adopt appropriate strategies towards establishing an anti-doping framework in the backdrop of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)
- Established: Year 2009
- It is the lead body for doping control programs in India.
Main objectives and functions of NADA:
- Formulating and implementing anti-doping policies and programs.
- Conducting doping tests of players during and outside sports competitions.
- Taking disciplinary action against a player when he is found positive for doping.
- Organizing anti-doping awareness programs.
- Creating biological passport profiles of players and support staff.
- Maintaining close coordination with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
- To accredit and regulate National Doping Testing Laboratories (NDTL).
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
- Established: Year 1999
- It is an international autonomous body formed to combat doping in sports.
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Major objectives and functions of WADA:
- Developing and Enforcing the World Anti-Doping Code: It is an international document that sets out doping rules and procedures.
- Setting international standards: WADA sets international standards for various aspects such as testing, compliance, complaint redressal, etc.
- Monitoring global doping control programs: It monitors the effectiveness of doping control programs.
- Accrediting reliable doping testing laboratories: WADA accredits laboratories that follow its standards.
- Conducting research and education activities: Research and awareness initiatives to combat doping.
- Anti-Doping Measures: WADA periodically issues lists of prohibited substances and procedures.
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