Nigeria's NADC Marks WADA Play True Day with Stadium Campaign and High-Profile Virtual Session

The Nigeria National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) joined the global clean sport community on 17 April 2026 to mark the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) annual Play True Day, organising a full day of impactful anti-doping engagements centred on the 2026 theme — "Play True: It Starts with You."

The NADC's activities brought together athletes from across the country in a two-part programme that combined a high-energy physical campaign at a landmark national venue with a structured virtual panel discussion featuring some of Nigeria's most recognised sporting figures.

The campaign delivered key messages around the importance of clean competition, the dangers of doping, and each athlete's personal role in upholding the integrity of sport. Interactive discussions encouraged athletes to reflect on their values and the impact their choices have on their teammates, opponents, and the broader sporting community.

The virtual session created a rich dialogue between the panelists and a wide audience of athletes, with discussions covering topics including the pressures of elite competition, how to resist doping temptations, navigating the TUE process, and the shared responsibility of building a culture of integrity within Nigerian sport.

NADC Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering dedication to the protection of clean sport and the welfare of Nigerian athletes at every level of competition. Play True Day 2026 served as a powerful reminder that the fight for integrity in sport is not the responsibility of agencies alone — it begins with the individual choices of every athlete, every day.