With the age-long issue of doping still affecting sports, the Para-Swimming Federation of Nigeria has decided to take a front-row in holding a seminar to educate sports personnel on doping.
The seminar will witness a global attendance as it enjoys the backing of the United States of America Anti-doping Agency.
During a briefing, Bose Kaffo who sits as the vice President of the Para-Swimming Federation of Nigeria and chairperson Technical, emphasised on the need for individuals who manage athletes to be well-guided on the latest dictates on anti-doping.
The event, which was held online with the theme “Anti-doping education for athletes support personnel” according to her, was designed to align sports management personnel and other interested individuals and groups with the latest techniques and methods in anti-doping.
Many have fallen victims ignorantly taking drinks and foods, which contained banned substances as listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Kaffo, who is the convener and is a former five-time table tennis star, said the event was strategic in the fight against doping in sports.
She is the first African to hold a Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity under the Olympian International Olympic Committee (IOC) Scholarship.
“The short presentation is on anti-doping awareness for Athlete personnel. It was focused on education. This is mainly another part of athletes’ management responsibility.”