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Nordic skiers learn more about anti-doping
Outreach booth for athletes in Sochi, Russia proves huge success IPC aims for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games to be a clean event 16 Mar 2013
Athletes attend the IPC and RUSADA anti-doping outreach booth in Sochi, Russia
“The IPC’s aim is for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games to be a clean event free from doping."
Athletes in Sochi, Russia competing at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals had the opportunity to learn more about anti-doping and the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) desire for next year’s Winter Paralympics to be a clean event on Friday (15 March) night.
The IPC in conjunction with RUSADA, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, held an outreach event whereby athletes and coaches could learn more about anti-doping, the World Anti-Doping Code, testing procedures, and roles and responsibilities.
Attendees could also take part in a quiz testing their knowledge of anti-doping to win a number of small prizes.
Vanessa Webb, the IPC’s Anti-Doping Senior Manager, said: “The IPC’s aim is for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games to be a clean event free from doping.
“Friday’s event in the athlete dining hall was very informal and gave athletes and coaches an opportunity to learn more about anti-doping and ask questions.
“It was a big success with many athletes taking part in the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals attending the outreach booth during the evening.”
At the last Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada in 2010, the IPC conducted a total of 444 in and out of competition anti-doping tests made up of urine and blood tests. There was one anti-doping rule violation and the athlete was subsequently suspended from competition for six months.
More than 140 athletes from 16 countries are currently in Sochi for the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals which also act as a test event for next year’s Winter Paralympics.
The competition will take place at the “Laura” Cross-country and Biathlon Centre which is located on the crest of the Psekhako Ridge to the northwest of the Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort.
The facility was commissioned for test competitions in 2012 and will be the venue for next year’s Nordic events during the Games which will take place between 7-16 March 2014.
Around 700 athletes from 45 countries are set to compete in next year’s Games which will feature five sports – alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling. Para- snowboard will make its Games debut as part of the alpine skiing programme.
