The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has commended Dr. Samuel Ogbondeminu of Nigeria, head of Medical and Anti-Doping Portfolio of Technical Committee of African Games (TCAG) Accra 2023, for his continuous efforts and resolute determination that led to the success of the Anti-doping program for the 13th edition of the African game held in Ghana early in the year.
WADA, in a statement released on November 27, 2024, said the effective implementation of the program’s during the Games was made possible through the composition of a coordination committee led by Dr. Ogbondeminu who oversee the activities of all stakeholders for the Anti-doping program of the games.
WADA through it’s Major Event, Anti-doping Legacy (MEAL) program also facilitated timely support through the Anti-Doping Advisory group to support the event.
Other highlights were the effective training conducted for local Anti-doping personnel in Ghana which comprises 16 Doping Control Officers,
19 Chaperones and 15 Educators.
On-site support and assistance
provided during the Games through
the presence of many stakeholders including 15 international Doping Control Officers (DCO) from 15 different countries of Africa.
For the first time in Africa, Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing was done during the African Games where 608 tests were conducted; 544 In
Competition (IC), 64 Out-of Competition (OOC) test were conducted by the team.
WADA is hopeful that the African Union will consolidate from the gains from Accra for future editions of the games.
WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.
WADA’s activities include scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
