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26/07/23 13:51 PM IST

NADA has launched an Anti-Doping helpline number (1800-119-919)

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  • National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has launched an Anti-Doping helpline number for the athletes and athlete support personnel to provide information about Anti-Doping rules and guidelines.
Initiatives by NADA
  • NADA has launched an Anti-Doping helpline for the athletes and athlete support personnel to provide information about Anti-Doping rules and guidelines.
  • The Helpline number is: 1800-119-919.
  • To report any drug abuse or Doping activities in sports, NADA also provides the “Speak Up!” portal, where is intended for athletes and others to report any alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs); non-compliance under the NADA Anti-Doping Rules; or, any act or omission that could undermine the Fight Against Doping in Sport.
  • NADA also ensures maintenance of strict confidentiality of the informer and the information shared.
  • To help the competing athletes, need based awareness-cum-education material has been prepared by NADA in association with the NSFs.
  • NADA has introduced mass awareness programmes for athletes to create awareness among athletes across the country about the Anti-Doping Rules and the ill effects of Doping.
  • The Anti-Doping education programmes are conducted at various places across the country during the sporting events/training sessions at SAI Centres/SAI Training Centres, Physical Education Colleges/Universities, State Sports Associations and Services Sports Control Boards, etc.
  • Woman coach to be a mandatory part of any contingent with female athletes during domestic/international camps and competition exposures.
Source- PIB

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