Athletics: Stakeholders Trained and Made Aware of the Fight Against Doping

Performance in elite sport must not be built at the expense of an athlete’s health or integrity. That was the guiding principle behind an anti-doping information and awareness session held in Abidjan-Marcory on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

The Ivorian Athletics Federation organized the meeting with Côte d’Ivoire’s National Anti-Doping Organization, known as Onad-Civ, at the National Institute of Youth and Sports. About 50 people attended, including athletes, coaches, technical officials, and members of medical and administrative staffs.

For several hours, Émile N’Goran, Onad-Civ’s Testing and Education Manager, addressed some of the misconceptions surrounding doping. He stressed that doping involves more than simply finding a prohibited substance in an athlete’s body. “Doping is defined today as a violation of one or more anti-doping rules,” N’Goran explained.

Participants were introduced to the different violations covered by anti-doping rules. They also learned about the ADAMS system, which helps authorities plan testing, record results, and monitor athletes. The session highlighted the importance of understanding the rules governing competition in a discipline where the pursuit of performance also requires clear knowledge of anti-doping obligations.

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Doping is defined today as a violation of one or more anti-doping rules.