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Tackling Doping in Sport 2012

Tackling Doping in Sport 2012

Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 22:19

14th -15th March 2012 - Twickenham Stadium

Tackling Doping in Sport is the essential summit for all organisations and individuals involved in the fight against doping. This annual conference provides delegates with an update on crucial developments in the fight against doping, as well as practical advice from experts on the management of doping-related issues.

Renowned as a highly interactive and information-focused forum, Tackling Doping in Sport is delivered with the input of the world’s most respected anti-doping lawyers, scientists, NADO and NGB staff as well as drawing from the experiences of athletes, medical practitioners and clubs.

Over 200 delegates attended last year’s ground-breaking two-day summit at Twickenham Stadium, where popular sessions included workshops focused on reviewing the World Anti-Doping Code, insights into enhanced methods of doping, an examination of the threat posed by contaminated meat and a demonstration of an athlete doping control test.

Make sure you stay up-to-date on these and other rapidly evolving areas of anti-doping by sharing experience, intelligence and practices with experts at Tackling Doping in Sport 2012.

This year’s event will include in-depth sessions on:

  • A review of the WADA Code to coincide with WADA’s upcoming Code consultation
  • The athletes’ perspective on anti-doping
  • Anti-doping at London 2012
  • Anti-doping in developing nations
  • Plasticiser tests
  • Polygraph testing in anti-doping proceedings
  • Caselaw update- Athlete education

For further informaiton please click here.

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