About International Convention against Doping:
- It is a UNESCO multilateral treaty by which States agree to adopt national and international measures to prevent and eliminate doping in sport.
- Background: The Convention was adopted during the 33rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference (19 October 2005) and entered into force on 1 February 2007.
- It is the only legally binding international instrument committed to promoting integrity and eliminating doping in sport globally.
- Members: It consists of 192 States Parties, making it UNESCO’s second most ratified treaty.
- India is a signatory to the International Convention Against Doping in Sport.
- Aim: The Convention aims to harmonize anti-doping legislation, guidelines, regulations, and rules internationally in order to provide a level and safe playing environment for all athletes.
- Governance: The Conference of Parties (COP) is the sovereign body of the Convention, meeting in ordinary session biennially.
- It has overall responsibility for its implementation and evolution.
- Features of International Convention against Doping in Sport:
- The convention allows governments to formally recognize the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Code.
- It works under a positive implementation approach, providing guidance, financial support, skill-training and capacity-building to empower States Parties aiming to enhance their implementation of the Convention.
- It also provides a global forum for public and private stakeholders of the sport integrity ecosystem.
- Funding mechanism: Anti-Doping Fund was formed to create awareness about doping.
