MUSCAT, Oct 24 (NNN-ONA) – Meeting of the Board of Directors of the GCC countries and Yemen Regional Anti-Doping Organisation, kicked off in Muscat, yesterday, the Oman Olympic Committee, stated.
The two-day meeting is hosted by the Omani anti-doping committee, in cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
The meeting discussed the future of the anti-doping programme in the region, and the revision of the anti-doping draft law, which is to be adopted in 2021.
The event also tackled operational strategy for 2020, in the GCC countries and Yemen, and developments of the tasks carried out by the national anti-doping committees.
“The meeting reflects keenness of the Oman Olympic Committee, on supporting international and regional efforts, in the fight against doping and protecting sports, athletes and the integrity of sports competitions,” said Khalid bin Hamad Al Busaidi, chairman of the Oman Olympic Committee, in his opening speech at the meeting.– NNN-ONA
