Riyadh, December 7, 2024 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) executive committee's foundation board concluded its important two-day meeting today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Held under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the meeting brought together key stakeholders from the global sports and anti-doping communities to discuss critical updates and strategic initiatives for the future of clean sport.
The session was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Sports and chaired by WADA President Witold Bańka. It served as a platform for in-depth discussions on a range of pressing issues impacting the global anti-doping landscape. Among the key topics addressed were the latest international policies and trends regarding anti-doping efforts, the development of enhanced enforcement mechanisms to ensure the integrity of sports, and the ongoing efforts to evolve and strengthen the global anti-doping framework.
A focal point of the meeting was the strategic planning for WADA’s activities for the years 2025 to 2029. The foundation board engaged in comprehensive deliberations to outline the future direction of the organization, focusing on improving the effectiveness of anti-doping measures across the world. As part of these discussions, WADA's leadership also presented and endorsed the budget for 2025, ensuring the necessary resources are in place to support the organization’s ambitious goals and objectives in the coming years.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal's leadership role as a member of WADA’s foundation board further emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to clean sport and its growing influence in shaping global anti-doping policies. His patronage and involvement in the meeting highlight the Kingdom’s active participation in international efforts to preserve fairness, integrity, and transparency in sports worldwide.
The Riyadh meeting marked a significant step in WADA's mission to uphold the integrity of sport and safeguard athletes from the dangers of doping, ensuring that the principles of fairness and clean competition remain at the forefront of global sporting events. With the strategic plan for 2025–2029 in place and the 2025 budget endorsed, WADA is poised to continue its critical work in the fight against doping and to foster a more equitable and transparent sporting environment for future generations.
