Principles and values associated with clean sport
The use of doping substances or doping methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an Athlete’s health and to other Athletes competing in the sport. It severely damages the integrity, image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance.
Principles and values of clean sport
Anti-doping programs seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport to the world.
The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:
- Health
- Ethics, fair play and honesty
- Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code
- Excellence in performance
- Character and Education
- Fun and joy
- Teamwork
- Dedication and commitment
- Respect for rules and laws
- Respect for self and other Participants
- Courage
- Community and solidarity
The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true and at the same time, the use of prohibited substances and methods is also considered a violation of the spirit of sport as well.
Why is anti-doping important?
Anti-doping rules exist for the same reason the other rules and regulations exist, which is to define different aspects of the sport in order to maintain excitement and to ensure fairness on the field of play. All rules and the fact that they are monitored and reinforced are designed to prevent any participant from taking an unfair advantage over another.
The use of doping substances or methods to enhance performance is not only wrong, but are also harmful to Athletes’ mental and physical health.
Education and Prevention Tools
The CADA offers different tools and activities to assist teams, athletes and athlete support personnel with education programs that help relay information about anti-doping to target groups with suitable activities. Activities and materials that provide anti-doping information are customized for athletes, coaches, teachers, program officers and team managers, physicians and many others. WADA has created interactive activities such as the Play True Quiz, Play True Youth Quiz, card games, books, videos and many more that explore various subjects and concerns related to the fight against doping in sport.
Outreach program in 3rd National Game
Social Science Research: The CADA, in support of WADA’s commitment to improving evidence-based doping prevention strategies through social science research, aims to initiate more research on the diversity of anti-doping. Understanding the fundamental differences between individuals who choose to complete clean and those who resort to doping and identifying motives for doping – despite being well aware of the harmful effects of doping and anti-doping rules – will assist in ensuring that future anti-doping prevention strategies would be efficient and effective.
The CADA reaches out to all stakeholders to develop an environment of clean sport. This is done by promoting social awareness campaigns that aim to familiarize audiences with clean sport messages and inform about doping in all its forms. The Outreach Program was created to provide stakeholders with tools to deliver awareness activities in communities and various events. This program focuses on creating a positive first experience with anti-doping for all individuals – athlete or non-athlete – increasing visibility at events to enhance one’s understanding and providing an outlet for both athletes and support personnel to engage with anti-doping organization personnel. Questions and concerns can be addressed, and positive attitudes and behavior can be integrated and promoted.
Anti-Doping Education Face to Face with dancing Athletes
Play True Quiz.
WADA’s Play True Quiz is an interactive computer game with 10 questions that test the knowledge of anti-doping. https://quiz.wada-ama.org/
Anti-Doping E-Learning (ADEL): The Anti-Doping e-Learning platform (ADEL) offers access to all topics related to clean sport and anti-doping. It offers courses for athletes, coaches, doctors, administrators and anyone interested in learning more about anti-doping and protecting the values of clean sport.Link: http://adel.wada-ama.org/
Social Science Research: The CADA, in support of WADA’s commitment to improving evidence-based doping prevention strategies through social science research, aims to initiate more research on the diversity of anti-doping. Understanding the fundamental differences between individuals who choose to complete clean and those who resort to doping and identifying motives for doping – despite being well aware of the harmful effects of doping and anti-doping rules – will assist in ensuring that future anti-doping prevention strategies would be efficient and effective.
Social Science Research: The CADA, in support of WADA’s commitment to improving evidence-based doping prevention strategies through social science research, aims to initiate more research on the diversity of anti-doping. Understanding the fundamental differences between individuals who choose to complete clean and those who resort to doping and identifying motives for doping – despite being well aware of the harmful effects of doping and anti-doping rules – will assist in ensuring that future anti-doping prevention strategies would be efficient and effective.
Education Pool Activities
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