Egypt hosts African anti-doping meeting
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Youm7
Egypt, represented by the Egyptian Anti-Doping Organisation, EGY-NADO, is hosting the annual meeting of anti-doping bodies from Africa’s fifth region. The date and list of participants were not specified, according to Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabea.
Egypt will host the annual meeting of anti-doping organisations in Africa’s Zone 5 from 16 to 18 September. The meeting will be organised by EGY-NADO, Egypt’s anti-doping organisation, on behalf of Egypt.
Zone 5 comprises the countries of the Nile Basin as well as Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Somalia. Participants are expected to examine national policies, action plans and anti-doping strategies, as well as strengthening testing programmes and supporting African organisations in developing their capacities, according to the Egyptian anti-doping organisation.
