New Delhi- The International Convention against Doping in Sport will be hosted by India. The country will host the 2 Formal Meeting of the COP9 Bureau and the 3 Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport on September 17-18, 2024.

According to a news release issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the meetings will be held in New Delhi, which is being organized by India as Vice-Chairperson of the COP9 Bureau. These high-level gatherings will bring together key decision-makers and dignitaries from across the world. The meetings will be held in a hybrid format, with the participation of senior officials from the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport.

It is noteworthy that a number of high-level dignitaries will attend the event in person, including the Hon'ble Minister of Youth & Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Farid Gayibov, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports from Türkiye, Safa Koçoglu, and the Deputy Minister for Sport and Youth Affairs from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Almasaed. The discussions at the meetings will focus on key issues related to anti-doping, the development of fair sports practices, and global cooperation in upholding the principles of integrity in sport. The outcome of these discussions will be instrumental in strengthening the ongoing fight against doping, ensuring that athletes can compete in a clean and fair environment.