The Inaugural Sport Anti-Doping National Compliance Stakeholders Meeting will take place in Port Moresby in a days’ time.
High on the agenda will be PNG’s efforts in complying with international standards.
According to the PNG Sports Anti-Doping Organization (PNGSADO), the stakeholders meeting is one of its solutions to address the issue of non-compliance with the Anti-Doping Convention Against Doping in Sport of UNESC.
Papua New Guinea Sports Anti-Doping Organization in collaboration with the PNG National Commission for UNESCO, will host the inaugural Sport Anti-Doping National Compliance Stakeholders Meeting on March 19, 2025, in Port Moresby.
The meeting follows the alarming findings of the state of Papua New Guinea’s non-compliance to the convention in the 2023 Monitoring Report released during the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris on November 7, 2023.
The report revealed that Papua New Guinea (PNG) remains non-compliant with the Anti-Doping Convention, placing the country’s sporting integrity at risk.
As part of the corrective action plan to meet the compliance trash-hold, this meeting seeks to address this critical gap in compliance and set a clear path toward rectifying the situation in line with the upcoming implementation deadline.
Dr. Sereugava Ugava, Chairman of PNGSADO, emphasized the importance of collaboration and transparency in addressing the issues surrounding anti-doping in PNG.
“This meeting will bring together all relevant stakeholders – from government bodies, sports organisations, to athletes and anti-doping experts – to share vital information, strengthen partnerships, and chart a course for compliance with global anti-doping standards,” Dr. Ugava said.
The meeting is set to play a pivotal role in forging a united front to enhance anti-doping efforts in PNG.
Stakeholders will discuss strategies for improving anti-doping education, enforcement, and monitoring to protect the health of athletes and uphold the spirit of fair competition in sports.
PNGSADO is dedicated to ensuring that PNG aligns with international standards, safeguarding the integrity of sports, and promoting a clean and fair environment for athletes.
This event is a critical milestone for PNG in its efforts to enhance anti-doping measures and comply with global expectations and will provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to collaborate and move forward collectively.
