Consulting on Draft Circular on Anti-Doping Regulations

The draft Circular consists of 6 chapters and 25 articles regulating doping prevention and control in sports activities, including:Education and communication on doping prevention and control; Doping testing; Management of results; Responsibilities of organizations and individuals in doping prevention and control. Doping prevention and control in sports activities is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code, the International Standards of the World Anti-Doping Organization and Vietnam's anti-doping regulations.

The Circular applies to organizations and individuals participating in sports activities in Vietnam; Vietnamese organizations and individuals participating in sports activities abroad.

Regarding the principles of anti-doping in sports activities, the circular clearly states: Anti-doping activities need to be organized regularly, ensuring that athletes can practice and compete in a doping-free sports environment; Ensuring compliance with the regulations of the World Anti-Doping Organization, international standards and regulations of Vietnamese law related to anti-doping in sports activities. Along with that, actively and closely coordinate effectively between domestic and foreign sports organizations and individuals in anti-doping activities; Ensuring that athletes can practice and compete in a doping-free environment and are fully informed about the harmful effects of doping. At the same time, respect the independence and do not interfere in the decisions and professional activities of the National Anti-Doping Organization in accordance with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code.

The draft Circular provides detailed regulations on the following contents: Education and communication on doping prevention and control; Doping testing; Result management; Responsibilities of organizations and individuals in doping prevention and control.

Specifically, Education and communication on anti-doping aim at the goal of a healthy, fair, doping-free sport; Protecting the rights and obligations of athletes; Monitoring, inspecting, and preventing athletes from using doping in sports. Education and communication aim to provide athletes, relevant organizations and individuals with accurate information on contents such as the World Anti-Doping Code; regulations on anti-doping in Vietnam; Prohibited substances or prohibited methods included in the annual Prohibited List issued by the World Anti-Doping Organization; Violations of anti-doping laws; Consequences of doping use including penalties, health and social damage; Regulations on procedures for conducting doping tests, etc.

Regarding Doping Testing, the Draft Circular clearly stipulates the authority to conduct doping testing, specifically: The National Anti-Doping Organization of Vietnam has the right to conduct doping testing according to the World Anti-Doping Code and handle violations of anti-doping laws for athletes within its authority. The athlete management agency and the organizing committee of sports competitions request the National Anti-Doping Organization to conduct doping testing of athletes if necessary according to the World Anti-Doping Code. In cases where international sports federations authorize or request samples for doping testing, the National Anti-Doping Organization shall coordinate with relevant sports federations to carry out the request according to the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standards for Testing and Investigation, etc.

Regarding the content of handling violations, the Circular clearly states that the Violation Handling Council is responsible for assessing and concluding the violations of athletes and related individuals as prescribed in Article 4 of this Circular (Violations of the World Anti-Doping Code) and at the same time, issuing a decision to sanction athletes and related individuals. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the sanction decision of the Violation Handling Council, the National Anti-Doping Organization shall notify the athletes, national sports associations, units using athletes and related organizations and individuals.

Along with that, the Draft Circular also clearly stipulates the responsibilities of organizations and individuals in the work of preventing and combating doping. In particular, the Department of Physical Training and Sports is responsible for submitting to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism for promulgation and promulgation under its authority documents, strategies, policies and plans on preventing and combating doping in sports activities; Directing and organizing the implementation of documents, strategies, policies and plans on preventing and combating doping in sports activities; Organizing information, education and communication on preventing and combating doping in sports activities; Organizing training and strengthening human resources participating in preventing and combating doping in sports activities; Expanding international cooperation in scientific research, training, financial support and information exchange related to preventing and combating doping in sports activities...

Time for collecting comments from organizations and individuals on the Draft is from December 13, 2023 to February 13, 2024.

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