NGR_NADO Conducts Anti-Doping Programme at the 3rd National Para-Games, Abuja

The National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) Nigeria successfully deployed a full anti-doping programme at the 3rd National Para-Games, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, from 27 March to 3 April 2026.

The programme covered both doping control (sample collection) and athlete education, reaffirming NADC Nigeria's commitment to clean and fair sport for para-athletes across the country. Testing was conducted in-competition across several sporting disciplines in full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code 2021 and the International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI).

DOPING CONTROL

Doping Control Officers (DCOs) were deployed throughout the Games period to collect urine and/or blood samples from athletes selected based on a risk-informed Test Distribution Plan. All samples were dispatched to a WADA-accredited laboratory for analysis in accordance with applicable international standards.

On 30 March 2026, NADC Nigeria facilitated an Information and Education (I&E) session for athletes, coaches, and team officials at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja. The session covered the WADA Prohibited List 2026, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), athletes' rights and responsibilities during doping control, and the consequences of anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs).