This paved the way for participants to better understand the roles and responsibilities of Doping Control Officers (DCOs), including an introduction to the new FIFA Anti-Doping Controls DCO Manual.

 

Meanwhile, in line with the latest practices in sports medicine, the participants also explored digital tools such as MODOC, a paperless anti-doping database and control system that supports DCOs in executing their duties in carrying-out urine sample collections for dope testing, and the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which tracks athletes' biological markers over time to indirectly reveal the effects of doping rather than detecting the substance itself.

The latter half of the day featured a number of group activities where medical officers worked through case scenarios to maximise their preparations for matchday.

 

On the final day, the programme opened with an examination of irregularities in doping procedures identified by WADA laboratories, following which the experts shed light on Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) results management and its significance for Doping Control Officers.

 

With both the Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping components completed, participants consolidated   their learning across the two subjects before taking part in a dynamic interactive session where they provided feedback and reflected on the four-day programme.