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Clean Sport at the Heart of the African Wrestling Championships: A Successful Awareness Meeting on Doping
As part of the African Wrestling Championships hosted by Morocco, with the participation of top athletes from across the continent, an awareness and communication session on doping was held yesterday in partnership with the Moroccan Anti-Doping Agency. The event received strong engagement from wrestlers, coaches, and team representatives, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of education in this sensitive area.
Taking place at a time when the global sports scene faces increasing challenges due to the spread of doping, the session served as a key opportunity to highlight the dangers of this phenomenon on athletes’ health and the integrity of competition. It featured interactive presentations and discussion workshops that explored the legal, health, and ethical dimensions of doping, in addition to showcasing the latest international updates on the monitoring of banned substances.
Representatives from the Moroccan Anti-Doping Agency emphasized their role in protecting athletes and guiding them towards safe and honorable sporting careers. They underscored the need to promote a culture of fair play and individual responsibility among all wrestlers. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions, particularly about procedures during competitions and how to handle positive cases.
This session is part of a series of initiatives accompanying the African Wrestling Championships, aimed at making this major sporting event a model of organization, professionalism, and ethical standards.
At the end of the session, participants expressed their satisfaction with the topics covered, affirming that this initiative reflects the commitment of the organizing committee and its partners to uphold the true values of sport. It was hailed as an important step toward a more aware and integrity-driven future for African sports.