The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is currently hosting the XXI Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport for Asia and Oceania, alongside the Asian Regional Symposium, in Beijing, China. A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by the Minister of Sports Adham Ikramov, is participating in the event.
During the opening ceremony of the conference, the Uzbek delegation was among the very first to take the floor. The delegation outlined the country's extensive anti-doping reforms, highlighting that Uzbekistan is currently the only state to have fully aligned its national legislation with the upcoming requirements of the "2027 World Anti-Doping Code."
WADA President Witold Bańka specifically commended Uzbekistan’s initiatives, referencing the successful anti-doping operations executed by the country in January 2026. He also noted that Uzbekistan successfully passed its official compliance assessment between February and March of this year.
As part of the high-level sessions, Minister of Sports Adham Ikramov delivered a comprehensive presentation. He briefed international delegates on Uzbekistan's ongoing efforts to refine its national anti-doping policies, deploy global standards, and fortify the principles of clean sport and athletic integrity.
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