Sport Integrity Australia and the Samoa Medical and Anti-Doping Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively to promote clean and safe sport in the region.
As part of the MoU, Sport Integrity Australia is supporting through a range of activities, including sharing expertise to support the Samoa Medical and Anti-Doping Agency deliver an enhanced anti-doping program.
This includes the donation of sample collection equipment to conduct urine tests and support with sample analysis.
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Sport Integrity Australia Acting CEO Dr Sarah Benson said the agency is proud to extend our collaboration with Pacific partners in our joint efforts to deliver anti-doping programs in the region.
“Australia and the Pacific share a rich history and deep love of sport,” Dr Benson said.
Sport Integrity Australia is committed to working with Samoa to ensure together, we have a fair competitive environment, where athletes can participate with integrity.
Samoa Medical and Anti-Doping Agency Chair Natanya Potoi said it was exciting to be working closely with international organisations to share best practices, coordinate efforts and strengthen the global anti-doping system within the shared region.
“We envision a sporting community where athletes can thrive, free from doping and harm and all athletes compete on equal footing,” Ms Potoi said.
“Collaborating with our partners will strengthen our anti-doping programs as we head towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – A Games for the whole Pacific.”