The National Olympic Academy (NOA) recently convened a high-level “Anti-Doping Essentials” workshop, gathering 20 head coaches and technical officials from various national teams to update their knowledge on global clean sport standards.
Iran
NOC; Tehran: The program, held at Dr. Tehranchi Hall, focused on the evolving
complexities of anti-doping in modern sports. Workshop Director Dr. Mehrshad
Poursaeid emphasized that today’s coaching requires more than just awareness of
prohibited substances; it demands mastery of digital tools and a deep
understanding of legal frameworks to protect athletes. The comprehensive
curriculum was divided into four strategic areas:
-Digital
Management: Practical training on the ADEL platform and Global DRO for
real-time medication inquiries.
-Medical
Protocols: Advanced sessions on Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) and the
Athlete Biological Passport.
-Legal
Transparency: An in-depth review of WADA regulations and results management.
-Operational
Standards: Mastery of scientific sampling procedures and international testing
protocols.
To
ensure the highest level of instruction, the workshop featured prominent
experts, including Dr. Laleh Hakemi (Vice President of the Sports Medicine
Federation) and Dr. Reza Saeedi (Secretary-General of NADO). Their involvement
ensured that national coaches were briefed on the latest international
protocols and case studies. This initiative, organized by the NOA Training
Center, underscores Iran’s proactive commitment to “Clean Championships.” By
empowering coaches, who serve as the frontline for athlete education, the
Academy aims to foster a culture of integrity and ethical excellence across all
sporting disciplines.