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Convention Against Doping in Sports Act No. 33 of 2013 to be Amended
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to direct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill to amend the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act No. 33 of 2013.
The Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA) is an institution operating based on laws and regulations of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), and SLADA has to adhere to its laws and regulations to enable Sri Lankan athletes to take part in international sports events.
The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), from time to time review the anti doping law of each country and recommend suitable amendments. The international provisions existed in the year 2013 had been considered when the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act No. 33 of 2013 was formulated. The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has recommended a number of amendments to be made after reviewing the anti doping law of Sri Lanka for the year 2024.