National Anti-Doping Agency

The National Anti-Doping Agency, India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SARADO).

Background:

They signed the Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi.
It aims to increase Regional Cooperation in anti-doping in Sports.

About National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA):

NADA is a statutory body under the National anti-doping act, 2022.
Established: 2005.
Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
HQ: New Delhi.

Historical Background:

They set up NADA as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act in 2005 with a mandate for Dope-free sports in India.
In 2022, they passed the National Anti-doping Bill to make NADA a statutory body.

Objectives of NADA:

To implement anti-doping rules as per the World Anti-Doping Code (Code).
- WADA: it was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
- Objectives: to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.
- World Anti-Doping Code (Code): it is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sports organizations and among public authorities around the world.
To promote education and research.
To create awareness about doping and its ill effects.

Functions of NADA:

To implement the Anti-Doping Code to achieve compliance by all sports organizations in the Country.
To coordinate dope testing program through all participating stakeholders.
To promote anti-doping research and education to inculcate the value of dope-free sports.
To adopt best practice standards and quality systems to enable effective implementation and continual improvement of the program.

South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SARADO):

Formation: 2007.
HQ: Maldives.
Objective: to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sports in all its forms among South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization(RADO) member countries.
Members: Anti-Doping Organisations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka comprise it.

FAQs about National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

What is NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency)?

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was established as a statutory body under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022. It aims to promote dope-free sports in India and ensure compliance with anti-doping rules.

When was NADA established, and under which ministry does it operate?

NADA was established in 2005 and operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

What is the main objective of NADA?

The main objectives of NADA are to implement anti-doping rules as per the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), promote education and research, and create awareness about doping and its ill effects.

What is the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)?

The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is a core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sports organizations and among public authorities worldwide. It was established by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

What are the functions of NADA?

NADA’s main functions include implementing the Anti-Doping Code, coordinating dope testing programs, promoting anti-doping research and education, and adopting best practice standards for effective implementation and improvement.

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