NewKerala.com

Key Points

NADA India successfully hosted a WADA-led Intelligence & Investigations Workshop in New Delhi. The event brought together experts from INTERPOL, Sport Integrity Australia, and multiple Asian nations to enhance anti-doping efforts. Participants engaged in intensive training on intelligence gathering, source management, and investigative methods. The workshop is part of a broader initiative to strengthen global anti-doping collaboration.

Key Points: NADA India Hosts WADA Anti-Doping Workshop in New Delhi

  • WADA and INTERPOL experts led anti-doping training in New Delhi
  • Representatives from six Asian nations attended the workshop
  • Sessions focused on intelligence gathering and investigative techniques
  • A follow-up workshop is planned for July 2025
2 min read

NADA India hosts WADA's Intelligence & Investigations Workshop in New Delhi

NADA India, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, hosted a WADA Intelligence & Investigations Workshop to strengthen global anti-doping efforts.

"The knowledge gained will go a long way in establishing intelligence and investigations capability in the region. – Anant Kumar, NADA India"

New Delhi, May 16

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop from May 12-16 in New Delhi.

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop from May 12-16 in New Delhi.

The event, organised 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, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and officials from the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization.

It brought together intelligence and investigations experts from across the globe to share knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and enhance the global anti-doping system, as per a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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 honored 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."

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

He stated, " 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."

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.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rahul K.
Great initiative by NADA India! 👏 Hosting such international workshops shows our commitment to clean sports. Hope our athletes benefit from these global best practices. Just wish more focus was given to grassroots level doping prevention too.
P
Priya M.
This is a proud moment for Indian sports administration. Collaborating with WADA and INTERPOL will definitely help curb doping in South Asia. Our neighbors like Sri Lanka and Maldives will also benefit - regional cooperation is the way forward!
A
Amit S.
While this is good, I hope NADA India also focuses on educating young athletes about the dangers of doping. Many take shortcuts due to pressure. Prevention is better than investigation!
S
Sunita P.
Wonderful to see India taking leadership in anti-doping efforts in Asia. The July 2025 workshop will be another opportunity to showcase our capabilities. Hope this leads to more medals without any doping controversies 🤞
V
Vikram J.
Good step, but implementation is key. We've seen many workshops in India that don't translate to action. Hope NADA India follows through with strict enforcement. Our athletes deserve a level playing field.
N
Neha R.
The inclusion of INTERPOL is interesting - shows how serious doping has become globally. India hosting this proves we're no longer just participants but leaders in sports governance. Proud moment indeed! 🇮🇳

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50