An awareness meeting was held with members of the national junior women's judo team.
According to information provided to "Report" from the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, the meeting was attended by Andrea Ember, anti-doping coordinator of the International Judo Federation, and Tamas Vass, information security expert.
The main purpose of the event was to inform young athletes about anti-doping rules, fair play principles and the importance of clean sports. In her speech, Andrea Ember emphasized that success in sports is based not only on physical fitness, but also on honesty and responsibility.
She stated that staying away from doping is the personal responsibility of every athlete, and the formation of correct knowledge in this direction from an early age is of great importance. Ember also noted that compliance with internationally applied anti-doping rules is essential to protect and develop athletes' careers.
During the meeting, athletes received detailed information about anti-doping procedures, prohibited substances and the testing process, and found answers to their questions.