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Serbia Committed to Protecting Athletes' Health and Fighting Doping
Prime Minister of Serbia, Prof. Dr. Zlatibor Lončar, spoke today with the Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Bańka, about improving cooperation in the fight against doping in sports and other areas, as well as further strengthening Serbia's institutional capacities in this field.
TL;DR
- Serbia is committed to the integrity of sports, athletes' health, and adherence to international anti-doping standards.
- The Serbian government continuously invests in its sports system and institutions to ensure fair competition.
- International cooperation in sports and anti-doping is recognized as crucial for public trust in competitions.
- Serbia plans to support activities promoting clean sports and raising awareness about the harms of doping, especially among youth.
- Emphasis was placed on the importance of school sports for physical development, healthy habits, and fair play from an early age.
- Continuous education for athletes, families, coaches, and sports workers is vital for credibility and a safe sports environment.
- The role of doctors in educating athletes and preventing substance abuse was highlighted.
- WADA Director General Bańka praised Serbia's government support for clean sports.
- Past cooperation between Serbia and WADA has been successful, with mutual interest in further development through experience exchange, education, and control mechanisms.
- Discussions included the possibility of Belgrade hosting a WADA Executive Committee meeting in September.