The New Times:

Anti-doping work plays an important role in ensuring fairness and justice in major sporting events. Could you please introduce the specific anti-doping efforts at this Harbin Asian Winter Games? And what specific measures will be taken next? Thank you.

Zhou Jinqiang:

Thank you for your questions. Anti-doping work is an important component of international large-scale multi-sport events. The anti-doping efforts for this Asian Winter Games are managed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which has authorized the International Testing Agency (ITA) to oversee the anti-doping testing, including the development of testing plans, therapeutic use exemption reviews, result management and information sharing. Additionally, the OCA has designated the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) as the sample collection agency and the Beijing Anti-Doping Laboratory as the testing agency.

In terms of doping tests, the Asian Winter Games will strictly implement the anti-doping rules and related regulations of the OCA to create a fair and clean competitive environment for athletes. During the Games, seven doping testing stations will be set up at competition venues and the athletes' villages. All athletes may be subjected to unannounced doping tests at any time and in any location. Additionally, 55 doping testing officials from China and abroad will be appointed for the Games.

In terms of anti-doping education, the Asian Winter Games will establish anti-doping education stations in the two competition zones of Harbin and Yabuli. These stations will host a variety of engaging and interesting anti-doping educational activities to raise awareness among athletes about anti-doping, enhance their understanding and abilities regarding anti-doping, promote the spirit of sportsmanship, and foster a culture of clean and fair competition during the event.

In terms of risk prevention for foodborne, medically sourced and drug-related doping, the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Organizing Committee is committed to implementing the strictest requirements. A comprehensive doping risk prevention system will be established from the source to ensure the safety of athletes in terms of food, medical care and medication. Thank you.