NADA hosts WADA's Global Anti-Doping Intelligence & Investigations Network Workshop

IANS May 16, 2025 200 views

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India hosted an extensive five-day workshop on anti-doping intelligence and investigations, led by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Key partners included INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia, with attendees from various Asian nations and global experts. The workshop focused on intelligence functions, investigative techniques, and collaborative approaches to uphold sport integrity. Significantly, the initiative is part of WADA's ongoing project to strengthen the Anti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network globally, with another workshop planned for 2025 in India.

"The knowledge gained will go a long way in establishing intelligence and investigations capability and capacity in the region." - Anant Kumar
New Delhi, May 16: The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop that concluded here on Friday.

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NADA hosts global anti-doping workshop

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Partnered with INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia

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Focus on intelligence and investigative expertise

The five-day event, organized under the aegis of WADA and in partnership with INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia, was attended by representatives from National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) and law enforcement agencies from India, Indonesia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and officials from the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization.

The event, organised with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, brought together intelligence and investigations experts from across the globe to share knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and enhance the global anti-doping system.

Over the five-day workshop, participants engaged in comprehensive sessions on intelligence functions and investigative techniques, confidential source management, open-source research, and analytical and interviewing methods.

The sessions underscored the importance of proactive and coordinated approaches to safeguarding athletes and upholding the integrity of sport.

Anant Kumar, Director General of NADA India, stated, "NADA India is honoured to have had the privilege of hosting WADA, INTERPOL, Sport Integrity Australia, and our counterparts from the Asian region for this week's workshop. The knowledge gained and the connections made throughout the training will go a long way in establishing intelligence and investigations capability and capacity in the region."

Günter Younger, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at WADA, expressed his appreciation for being in India for the workshop under the Intelligence & Investigations Capability and Capacity Building Project in Asia and Oceania.

"I am pleased with the progress we have made thus far in the region and have no doubt that it will make a marked impact in the protection of clean sport here and around the world," he stated.

This workshop was part of the Capability and Capacity Building Project, a key initiative focused on strengthening WADA's Global Anti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network (GAIIN), and aimed at enhancing international collaboration and improving the overall effectiveness of anti-doping efforts worldwide. In continuation of this initiative, a second workshop is scheduled to take place in India in July 2025.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Great to see India taking leadership in anti-doping efforts in South Asia! 🇮🇳 This workshop will help our athletes compete fairly on global platforms. Hope NADA implements these learnings strictly before Paris Olympics.
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Priya M.
While this is a positive step, I hope NADA improves its domestic testing infrastructure too. Many state-level competitions still don't have proper doping checks. Prevention is better than cure!
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Arjun S.
Good initiative but will it actually stop doping? Big names often get away while small athletes face bans. Need equal enforcement for all - from local tournaments to international stars.
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Shalini V.
Proud moment for Indian sports administration! 👏 Hosting such global events shows our growing influence. The collaboration with INTERPOL is particularly impressive - will help track illegal substance networks better.
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Vikram J.
Hope this leads to more awareness among young athletes about banned substances. Many take supplements without knowing they're prohibited. Education is as important as enforcement.
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Neha R.
The timing is perfect with Olympics coming up. Clean sports should be our priority. Though I wonder - will there be similar workshops for coaches and support staff who often influence doping decisions?

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