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