Attended by over 200 medical and legal practitioners, the webinar featured a distinguished panel of speakers including UEFA Doping Control Officer and FIFA Medical Officer Prof. Jens Kleinefeld, and Sportradar Risk & Investigation Manager Niall Murphy.

Participants were guided through the criteria for including substances on the Prohibited List, which takes effect in January 2025, and received detailed explanations of new amendments, ensuring that the attendees are well-versed with their responsibilities under the WADA code.

The discussion also addressed prohibited methods, such as the manipulation of blood components and the use of gene-editing techniques to enhance performance.

Moreover, the panel also provided insights into managing Anti-Doping Rule Violations through a variety of case studies.

Another highlight of the webinar was the in-depth discussion on the potential dangers associated with nutritional supplements, as well as the risk of WADA compliance issues arising from supplement contamination claims, thereby emphasising the need for athletes and team staff members to exercise caution when choosing supplements.

The second webinar, set to take place on December 17, will delve into the findings of a survey on anti-doping activities conducted among AFC Member Associations, including topics such as educational initiatives for players, coaches, parents, and staff, as well as doping control testing and management of sensitive cases.

Additionally, in a bid to embrace paperless processes, the programme will also seek to orient the participants on effectively leveraging the Confederation’s administrative system.