World Anti-Doping Agency

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World Anti-Doping Agency

ORGANIZATION

"Pursuant to the terms of the Lausanne Declaration, the World Anti-Doping Agency was established on 10 November 1999 in Lausanne to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sport internationally. WADA was set up as a foundation under the initiative of the IOC with the support and participation of intergovernmental organizations, governments, public authorities, and other public and private bodies fighting against doping in sport. The agency consists of equal representatives from the Olympic Movement and public authorities."

Official Website:
http://www.wada-ama.org/

Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Founding Date:
10-Nov-1999

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Johann Olav Koss Speed Skating 29-Oct-1968 Norwegian speed skater

Dick Pound Attorney 22-Mar-1942 Canadian Olympic official

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