What happened
On October 23, 2025, India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from October 20–22 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The meeting, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Convention, brought together representatives from over 190 States Parties and international organizations to strengthen global anti-doping efforts and uphold integrity in sport.
Why it matters to India
The Indian delegation, led by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and NADA Director General Anant Kumar, engaged with the African Union, IOC, WADA, and other stakeholders to enhance international cooperation against doping. India contributed interactive display boards showcasing the achievements of the Anti-Doping Convention and proposed amendments integrating the Values Education through Sport (VETS) approach, promoting ethics, integrity, and fair play among youth and sports organizations. India’s election reinforces its role as a proactive and responsible leader in global sports governance.