SCIO press conference on preparations for The World Games 2025 Chengdu

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Anti-doping efforts are essential to maintaining the integrity of sports. Could you please tell us about the current status of anti-doping preparations for TWG 2025 Chengdu? What steps will be taken next to ensure a fair and clean competitive environment for the athletes? Thank you.

Li Jing:

Thanks for your question. I'll take this one. Anti-doping efforts are an important cornerstone for ensuring the smooth operation of competitions and a prerequisite for protecting the physical and mental health of athletes. The anti-doping measures at TWG 2025 Chengdu strictly adhere to the World Anti-Doping Code and related international standards. These measures are systematically organized and implemented in strict accordance with the policy requirements of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International World Games Association.

First, I'll discuss the setup of doping control stations. Under the guidance of the International World Games Association, international testing agencies, and the China Anti-Doping Agency, doping control stations are planned for all competition venues and the Athletes' Village during TWG 2025 Chengdu. These stations will conduct urine samples, blood samples, and dried blood spot testing on athletes. We will also use the China Anti-Doping Smart Management Platform, which was independently developed by China, and "Made in China" dried blood spot testing equipment to conduct paperless doping tests. Athletes may be subject to doping tests at any time and place without prior notice.

Second, I'll address anti-doping education efforts. To create a clean and fair competition environment, we will implement an anti-doping education program in line with the policies of the International World Games Association. This includes setting up anti-doping education courses and outreach stations, offering a variety of educational activities such as knowledge quizzes, exhibitions and interactive games. These activities will educate participants about anti-doping regulations, strengthen their understanding of compliance requirements, and help maintain a spirit of fair play throughout the Games.

Third, I'll cover the prevention and control of food-based, medical-based, and pharmaceutical-based doping. The event organizing committee is firmly implementing the strictest requirements by establishing a comprehensive doping risk prevention and control system that addresses the entire chain, starting from the source. This ensures the safety of athletes' food, medical care and medication, guaranteeing that TWG 2025 Chengdu will be simple, safe and spectacular. Thank you.