AFN MAKES ANTI- DOPING SEMINAR MANDATORY FOR NATIONA, ELITE ATHLETES

Ohis Asein

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), through its Anti-Doping Commission, has announced a mandatory online anti-doping educational seminar for all national and elite athletes as well as athletes’ support personnel.

The initiative is part of the Federation’s continued commitment to promoting clean sport and ensuring compliance with the regulations of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

According to the notification issued by the AFN Anti-Doping Commission, the seminar is designed to equip athletes and their support personnel with essential knowledge of anti-doping regulations and responsibilities.

Key areas to be addressed during the seminar include anti-doping rules, prohibited substances and methods, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), doping control procedures, consequences of anti-doping rule violations, as well as the rights and responsibilities of athletes.

The session for National and Elite Athletes is scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. (WAT)

Platform: Online via Zoom

The session for Athletes Support Personnel, including coaches, physiotherapists, doctors and nurses, will hold the same day at:

Time: 5:00 p.m. (WAT)

Platform: Online via Zoom

The AFN stressed that attendance is mandatory for all invited participants, warning that failure to participate may affect eligibility for national team selection and participation in upcoming national and international competitions.

The Federation urged all concerned athletes and support personnel to take the educational programme seriously, stressing that a strong understanding of anti-doping regulations remains essential to protecting athletes, promoting fair competition and maintaining Nigeria’s reputation in international athletics.

The Zoom link and other details for the online seminar will be communicated to participants in due course.