WADA commends Ogbondeminu’s leadership role

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has commended the head of the Medical and Anti-Doping Portfolio of the Technical Committee of African Games (TCAG) Accra 2024, Nigeria’s Samuel Ogbondeminu, for his continuous efforts and resolute determination that led to the success of the anti-doping program of the 13th edition of the All African Games held in Ghana early in the year.

WADA said the effective implementation of the program during the Games was made possible through the composition of a coordination committee led by Ogbondeminu who oversees the activities of all stakeholders for the Anti-doping program of the Games.

WADA, through its 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 were provided during the Games through the presence of many stakeholders including 15 international Doping Control Officers (DCOs) from 15 different countries of Africa.

Tribunesports report that 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) and 64 Out-of-Competition (OOC).

WADA expressed the hope that the African Union will consolidate 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. Its 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.

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