WADA: Origin, purpose, headquarter

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about WADA?

1. WADA publishes an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in- and out-of-competition, and in particular sports.
2. It launches Independent Observer (IO) program at major sports events

- Published on 17 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is a foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- It was set up on November 10, 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the "Declaration of Lausanne" to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against drugs in sports.
- Headquarter: Montreal, Canada
- WADA is responsible for the World Anti-Doping Code, adopted by more than 600 sports organizations, including international sports federations, national anti-doping organizations, the IOC, and the International Paralympic Committee.
- President: Sir Craig Reedie.
- Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from international competition - including the Olympic Games - for its alleged involvement in widespread doping.

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