International Coordination in the Field of Combating Doping in Sports

Kabson, Mariam Nawar; Mahmood, Luma Abdul-Baqi

doi:10.37651/aujlps.2024.153939.1363

	International Coordination in the Field of Combating Doping in Sports
Journal of Anbar University for Law and Political Sciences
Article 7, Volume 15, Issue: 1 part 1, March 2025, Pages 213-237 PDF (718.9 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.37651/aujlps.2024.153939.1363
Authors
Mariam Nawar Kabson^* ¹; Luma Abdul-Baqi Mahmood²
¹Baghdad University - College of Iaw
²Baghdad University- College of Iaw
Abstract
Doping has emerged as a contemporary issue within the international community, particularly in recent years. Despite its significant harmful effects, the use of performance-enhancing substances continues to rise, driven by the desire to achieve an athletic physique and enhance physical performance with minimal effort through illicit means. This paper focuses on the international efforts undertaken by specialized organizations and agencies in the fight against doping in sports. The primary goal of these international organizations is to safeguard athletes' health and ensure that competitions are fair and equitable for all participants. Numerous organizations contribute to this effort, including the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), an independent international body established in 1999, which promotes, coordinates, and monitors the use of doping in all forms of sports with the aim of creating doping-free athletics. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has made significant efforts to combat the use of banned substances and doping drugs. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has also responded to international calls by drafting an international convention on anti-doping in sports.
Keywords
sports doping; World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA); international instruments

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