UNESCO rep praises Azerbaijan's role in fight against doping

Important issues within the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport were discussed at the COP10 event in Baku, Gustavo Merino, UNESCO's Director for Social Policies, told journalists, Report informs.

The organization's representative praised the progress of the international event organized in Azerbaijan and the partnerships it fostered.

"We discussed key aspects of enhancing integrity in sport and strengthening the Convention at the Clean Sport in Action Forum held in Azerbaijan. I express my gratitude to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Minister Farid Gayibov personally, and all its staff for their support in organizing this event," Merino said.

He noted that this is an important project aimed at protecting integrity and the principles of fair play not only among professional athletes but also amateurs, and at completely eradicating doping.