The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is working in partnership with the Kenya Anti-Doping Agency (ADAK) and the new Athletics Integrity Unit (IAU) to deliver the most recent component of its Legacy Formula outreach program to the during the IAAF World Junior Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, July 12-17. WADA's Legacy Formula program, which is offered during major international sporting events, provides additional assistance to National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) to create and implement sustainable anti-doping awareness programs. This partnership will help educate and promote a whole generation of young athletes about clean sport, while producing a set of resources that ADAK can use again in the future.
"WADA is delighted to partner with ADAK and the Athletics Integrity Unit," said Olivier Niggli, WADA Director General, to deliver the Heritage Formula program to young athletes in Nairobi, Kenya. . This program has proven itself and allows us to work together with our partners to raise awareness among athletes and those around them about the issue of the fight against doping at the global level. Through our joint efforts and the creation of resources that can be reused multiple times, WADA's investment has a significant and lasting impact. "
“Like WADA, ADAK believes that awareness raising is the first step towards better understanding,” said Japhter Rugut, President of ADAK. WADA's Legacy Formula program and the knowledge sharing that will result from this unique partnership is greatly appreciated. The resources developed by WADA for ADAK will be used during these championships and many other events taking place in Kenya in the future. Completing values-based education, Formula Legacy is one of the best ways to counter doping by educating athletes as early as possible, by informing them of the many anti-doping resources available to them and by letting them know the channels that could allow them to express their concerns. concerns about possible acts of doping within their team or federation. "
“IAU looks forward to working in partnership with WADA and ADAK at one of IAAF's biggest youth events,” said David Howman, IAU President. At this early stage in their careers, athletes need to be able to fully understand their rights and responsibilities, and we are delighted to play our part in this regard. "
The Formula Héritage outreach team, which brings together members of ADAK, IAU and WADA, will be led by athlete ambassadors Tegla Loroupe and Paula Radcliffe. Tegla Loroupe, who is a member of WADA's Athletes Committee, is known as the first African woman to win the New York Marathon and to have served as chef de mission for the refugee team at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Paula Radcliffe, who is a member of the IAAF Athletes Committee, currently holds the world record for the marathon. Both are strong supporters of the Clean Sport movement and are familiar with the pressures of doping in sport. The Formula Héritage team will invite athletes, coaches and other support staff to take part in fun and educational activities. They will be encouraged to respond to the play true quiz, which now exists in 39 languages, to sign the Clean Athlete's Oath and share their thoughts on social media using the hashtag #CleanSport. On behalf of the Athletics Integrity Unit, Paula Radcliffe will invite athletes to sign the IAU Athlete Oath, which will allow competitors to demonstrate their commitment to clean athletics.
