Jamaica’s Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has introduced that Jamaica is about to host the World Anti-Doping Company’s (WADA) Discussion board for Caribbean Ministers of Sport as soon as once more.
Minister Grange confirmed that a number of ministers have already dedicated to attending the discussion board, scheduled for January 16-17, 2024. Throughout the occasion, WADA President Witold Bańka will ship an deal with and lead discussions. Minister Grange, contemporary from her inaugural assembly on the WADA Basis Board representing nations within the Americas, can be slated to handle the discussion board.
“On the upcoming discussion board, we are going to present updates on the progress we now have made, each as particular person nations and as a area, in implementing the anti-doping motion plan mentioned throughout final January’s discussion board right here in Kingston,” mentioned Minister Grange.
She added, “As well as, we are going to delve into numerous clear sport issues and initiatives, together with athlete training, the strengthening of nationwide anti-doping organizations within the area, and the essential strategy of updating the WADA code.”
Third consecutive 12 months that WADA is convening with Caribbean Sports activities Ministers
This marks the third consecutive 12 months that WADA is convening with Caribbean Sports activities Ministers to handle anti-doping points. Minister Grange emphasised that Jamaica has been happy to coordinate these conferences on behalf of WADA, fostering cooperation and collaboration towards a extra strong anti-doping program within the area.
Ministers from the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, amongst representatives from 18 nations, are anticipated to take part within the WADA Discussion board on the Jamaica Convention Centre.
“We anticipate full participation from all nations in our area at this extremely vital discussion board. Whereas we’re at totally different levels in growing our anti-doping packages in sports activities, every nation is deeply dedicated to mutual studying and dealing collectively to uphold the integrity of sports activities,” Minister Grange emphasised.
