New Delhi, 16 September (H.S.):
India is set to host the 2nd Formal Meeting of
the COP9 Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval
Committee under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport on
September 17-18, 2024, in New Delhi.
As Vice-Chairperson of the COP9 Bureau, India has taken the lead
in organizing these high-level gatherings, which will bring together key
decision-makers and dignitaries from across the world.
Hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the
meetings will see participation from distinguished delegates representing
countries such as Azerbaijan, Barbados, Estonia, France, Italy, Russia, Saudi
Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, The Netherlands, Türkiye, UAE, and Zambia. Senior
officials from the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport will
also be present, contributing to the discussions in a hybrid format.
Notably, several high-level dignitaries will attend in person,
including the Minister of Youth & Sport of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, Mr. Farid Gayibov, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports from
Türkiye, Ms. Safa Koçoglu, and the Deputy Minister for Sport and Youth Affairs
from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Abdulaziz Almasaed.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Nimish kumar