The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Federation of Rowing Societies (FISA) are working together to promote clean sport through the latest edition of WADA's Legacy Outreach Program at the World Championships. World Rowing 2017, held in Sarasota-Bradenton, USA, from September 23 to 1er October 2017.
Lenka Dienstbach-Wech, President of the FISA Athletes' Commission and spearhead of this initiative, urged her fellow Commissioners to contribute to the advancement of clean sport in the world of rowing.
“WADA is pleased to partner with World Rowing for this new edition of the“ Legacy ”Outreach Program, said Olivier Niggli, WADA Director General. Athlete engagement is a priority for WADA and therefore it is encouraging to see so many athlete representatives making the promotion of clean sport a top priority as well. We are confident that the program will benefit FISA and provide it with the tools and materials necessary to implement its own awareness programs in the future. "
"The FISA Athletes' Commission is delighted to join the 'Legacy' Outreach Program in partnership with WADA," said Mr.me Dienstbach-Wech. We want to let our own athletes know that there is no place for doping in our sport. For the rowing world and our athletes, sportsmanship, fair play and respect are imperative, and through this program we want to show the world the values we stand for. "
This year, at the World Rowing Championships, the “Heritage” program will be highlighted with a view to raising awareness and promoting clean sport among the new generation of athletes. In addition to the #iRowClean hashtag created for the cause, there will be an interactive information kiosk that athletes, coaches and other officials can visit and where they can sign the proper Athlete's Oath.
Andréanne Morin, Olympic rowing silver medalist and member of the WADA Athlete Committee, also participates in the program. “As a retired athlete, I am happy to give of my time to support this great clean sport promotion initiative that inspires the new generation of rowers to play fair. By giving back to this sport that is mine. has given so much, I hope to share a little of what I know and encourage others to understand their rights and responsibilities. "
The aim of WADA's Legacy Outreach Program is to help important partners develop and implement sustainable anti-doping awareness programs to promote clean sport. WADA's role in the background is to develop and tailor each awareness campaign according to the needs of the partners and to provide support to them in the early stages of implementation.
