India was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the UNESCO COP10 Bureau (Asia-Pacific) for for the term 2025–2027 in the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 20-22 October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. Azerbaijan was elected Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau. Brazil, Zambia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also elected as Vice-Chairs for their respective regional groups.
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India Re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of UNESCO COP10 Bureau (Asia-Pacific)
India was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the UNESCO COP10 Bureau (Asia-Pacific) for for the term 2025–2027 in the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 20-22 October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
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India also extended in-kind support to the proceedings of the COP10 Session by facilitating provision of Interactive Boards displaying the journey of the Anti-Doping Convention.
Apart from India was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of COP10 Bureau, Azerbaijan was elected Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau. Brazil, Zambia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also elected as Vice-Chairs for their respective regional groups.
India participates in the 10th Session of COP10 held in Paris
India actively participated in the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 20th to 22nd October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
Indian Delegation in the 10th Session of COP10
The Indian delegation in the 10th Session of COP10 to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, comprising Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), and Anant Kumar, Director General, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), engaged with delegates from over 190 States Parties, alongside representatives of the African Union, International Olympic Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and other international organizations.
10th Session of COP10 held in Paris
The 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 20th to 22nd October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
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The meeting marked the 20th anniversary of the Convention, which is the only legally binding international instrument committed to promoting integrity and eliminating doping in sport globally.
10th Session of COP10: Participate by
More than 500 representatives of national governments, anti-doping organisations, and permanent delegations to UNESCO participated in the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport.
10th Session of COP10: Discussions
Discussions of 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping focused on strengthening governance and compliance under the Convention, financing the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport, and addressing emerging challenges, including gene manipulation, traditional pharmacopoeia, and ethical considerations in sport.
Outcomes of COP10
The outcomes of COP10 will contribute to the ongoing reform process of the Convention, aimed at enhancing its governance and effectiveness. The session concluded with reaffirmation of the collective commitment of States Parties to promoting integrity and fairness in sport.
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The COP9 Bureau and Approval Committee’s report highlighted institutional coherence, strategic communication, and cross-sectoral integration. India successfully proposed amendments aimed at promoting harmonization and visibility across education-related projects by integrating Values Education through Sport (VETS) approach to foster the transmission of sport values, ethics and integrity among youth, sport.
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- Director-General: Khaled al-Anani
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