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Serbia Changes Law on Preventing Doping in Sports
A public hearing was held on the Draft Amendments to the Law on Preventing Doping in Sports, organized by the Ministry of Sports as the competent institution, with the aim of harmonizing domestic legislation with the amendments to the World Anti-Doping Code, which come into force on January 1, 2027, it was announced today.
TL;DR
- Serbia is amending its Law on Preventing Doping in Sports.
- The goal is to harmonize domestic legislation with the World Anti-Doping Code amendments effective January 1, 2027.
- Key changes focus on strengthening the institutional and operational independence of anti-doping rule violation procedures.
- National sports federations will no longer be involved in decision-making; this power will be transferred to the Anti-Doping Board.
- The appointment of Anti-Doping Board members will be made by the Ministry responsible for sports, ensuring further independence.
- These changes aim to preserve the integrity of sports and ensure fair play for athletes.
- The amendments also seek to prevent potential sanctions against Serbian athletes and sports organizations in international competitions.