21 July 2010 - The 2009 IOC "Sport and the Fight against Doping" Trophy has been awarded to Dr Varin TANSUPHASIRI (THA), Member of the International Archery Federation (FITA's) Medical & Sports Science Committee, in honour of his performances and achievements.

Dr TANSUPHASIRI received this award on 22 June 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand from Gen. Yuthasak SASIPRAPHA, President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, who presided over the award ceremony. Other guests included the Governor of the Thai Sports Authority, the IOC Member Nat INDRAPANA, the FITA Vice President Sanguan KOSAVINTA, several sports association presidents and many media representatives.

Since 1985, the IOC has launched an annual trophy, with a different theme each year. In 2009, the IOC has dedicated the "Sport and the Fight against Doping" trophy to emphasize the fight for clean sport. Over the last few years, the IOC has continuously enforced the principle of zero tolerance and has continued to strengthen the fight against the scourge of doping in sport.

World Archery Communication

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