Namibia is represented by Victoria Katukula, the member country representative, and Charles Humavindu, the chief administration officer at the ongoing World Conference on Doping in Sport in Busan, Republic of Korea. 

The World Anti-Doping Agency officially welcomed participants to the sixth World Conference on Doping in Sport during the Opening Ceremony held at the BEXCO Centre. 

The conference, taking place from 1 to 5 December, has brought together approximately 1 500 representatives from the global anti-doping community to engage in discussions and usher in a new era for the international anti-doping programme. 

“The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) is honoured to be represented by Katukula and Humavindu,” reads a statement from the sports ministry. 

“As nations convene to review and strengthen the World Anti-Doping Code, set to take effect in 2027, our shared objective is clear: to safeguard the integrity of sport and protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide,” reads a statement from the sports ministry. 

“This conference serves as a vital platform to listen, learn, and collaborate on the policies and innovations that will shape the future of fair and transparent competition. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to clean sport and the values that make it a powerful force for good,” reads a statement from the sports ministry. 

The conference will conclude on 5 December with the approval of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.