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Dr. Karen Pilgrim Doping Control Officer and the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation-Guyana Rep speaking at yesterday’s seminar.
Kaieteur Sports – In an effort to promote the sport of boxing and enhance athletes’ knowledge, Steve Ninvalle, President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), hosted a one-day Anti-Doping Seminar at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis Boxing Gym.
The event was conducted by Dr. Karen Pilgrim, Doping Control Officer for the Guyana-Regional/Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation, and chaired by GBA Technical Director Terrence Poole.
Anti-doping measures were first introduced in sports in 1961 following the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Commission after the death of a Danish cyclist during the Rome Olympic Games. These measures aim to create a level playing field across all sports disciplines by prohibiting the use of performance-enhancing substances and methods.
Over thirty-five boxers from various gyms attended the seminar, which was an interactive and educational programme designed to inform and discuss the intricacies of anti-doping.
Dr. Pilgrim explained the concept of anti-doping, engaged with the boxers present at the event, and detailed the various prohibited substances and methods that could lead to a positive test result.
In his closing remarks, Technical Director Poole highlighted the significance of the seminar as a groundbreaking initiative that should be adopted by both local and regional organizations. He stated, “This is the first time the sport of boxing has taken the initiative to host a seminar of this nature. I am pleased to see this group of athletes being given the opportunity to learn about the ‘dos and don’ts’ concerning anti-doping rules and guidelines.”
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