On the 4th of June, anti-doping seminar has been held with the cooperative organizational support of Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation (AZE WF) and Azerbaijan National Anti-doping Agency (ANADA) in the Shuvelan Weightlifting Academy. At this event, members of national team including women, youth, juniors and men, coaches, technical committee members and other persons participated. Lala Hajiyeva, education and training manager of ANADA, conducted the event. Initially, anonymous questionnaires were distributed to the participants and asked to answer 22 questions. The questions included the use of doping, its prohibition, contact with these substances, and the steps to be taken during contact.
Then, the main part of the seminar launched. Participants were provided with extensive information on the consequences of the use of prohibited substances, the penalties in case of failure, renewal list and criteria for its compilation, testing in and out-of-competition, athletes’ whereabouts, ADAMS system, Therapeutic Use Exemptions and other vital points. During the interactive seminar, the listeners’ questions were answered and discussions took place on the various current and future problems that they may encounter. The AZE WF was praised for its efforts to combat doping, the work done and the results achieved. It was noted that the desire to succeed by using prohibited substances is a great disaster and it takes great time and effort to prevent it. The Federation attaches great importance enlightening of the younger generation in this regard.
The work carried out by ANADA should also be emphasized. The main functions of this organization are the managing and promotion of anti-doping program, testing in and out-of- competition, subsequent processing of results, athlete enlightenment, proof of doping, prevention and prophylaxis, and eradication of doping use in public and sport communities. AZE WF understands the significance of such seminars and ensures regular organization.
