The Director of the Anti-Doping Commission of Montenegro, Neda Ojdanic, participated from March 3 to 5 in the 62nd meeting of the Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO) and the 70th meeting of CAHAMA, which were held at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The meetings brought together representatives of national anti-doping organizations, international experts, and decision-makers working to improve the system for protecting the integrity of sport in Europe.

During the meeting of the Monitoring Group, numerous topics of importance for the modern anti-doping system were discussed. These included preparations for the next cycle of amendments to the World Anti-Doping Code 2027 and its harmonization with national legislation, the strengthening of international cooperation between anti-doping organizations, police and customs services in the fight against the illegal trafficking of doping substances, as well as the development of educational programs for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations with a focus on doping prevention. Special attention was given to the protection of minor athletes and the strengthening of ethical standards in youth sport, the digitalization of the anti-doping system through improved data exchange and athlete whereabouts reporting systems, as well as the analysis of trends in new doping methods and the strengthening of laboratory capacities for their detection.

At the 70th meeting of CAHAMA, issues related to the cooperation of European countries with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) were discussed, as well as preparations for the meetings of the organization’s Executive Committee and the election of new leadership of this European body.

On the last day of her stay, the Director also attended an event organized by the Sports Department of the Council of Europe, marking the launch of a joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe titled “Active and Equal: Women’s Health in Sport across Generations”, the first European project dedicated to improving women’s health and gender equality in sport. The event brought together representatives of European institutions, partner countries, and experts in the fields of sport, health, and gender equality. During the discussions, the importance of incorporating the perspective of women’s health into sports policies and programs was emphasized.

As part of the program marking International Women’s Day, a roundtable on the participation of women and girls in sport was also announced. At the event, international experts will present research and examples of good practice aimed at removing barriers and ensuring equal opportunities for participation in sport.

Participation in these international forums represents an important opportunity for the exchange of experiences, the strengthening of cooperation, and the improvement of national anti-doping policies, with the aim of preserving a fair, transparent, and healthy sporting environment.