The meeting of the GCC and Yemen Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO) and the Regional Athletes Anti-Doping Forum commenced today Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel, Muscat under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Yarub Al-Busaidi, GCC & Yemen RADO Chairman.

The meeting held with the participation of the GCC and Yemen Anti-Doping National Committees, as well as representatives from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Asia Anti-Doping Organizations.

GCC & Yemen RADO Chairman welcomed in his speech the delegations and wished the meeting to come out with the desired results and positive decisions that enhance the sports side.    

The two-day meeting reviewed and approved the minutes of the previous meeting held in Saudi Arabia in 2016, discussed the financial reports, as well as the RADO strategic plan. In addition, the meeting will also witness the election of the GCC & Yemen RADO Chairman for the next new period, which will last for three years.

On the sideline of the meeting, Oman Anti-Doping Committee in collaboration with WADA will organize tomorrow a workshop to address the current trends of WADA, as well as the rights of athletes.