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Bahrain NOC organises anti-doping symposium

2013-07-04 10:55 OCA


Dr. Al Haddad receives a commemorative gift from Al Zaabi.

02 Jul 2013, Manama, Bahrain: The Security Officers Club hosted a scientific symposium organised by the Anti-Doping Committee of the Bahrain Olympic Committee in collaboration with the Public Security Sports Federation under the slogan "Common Sports Injuries and Banned Substances".

Anti-Doping Committee Chairman Dr. Hussein Al Haddad conducted the symposium, which was attended by more than 80 representatives of the Interior Ministry. Most of them were sports specialists.

Lectures focused on common sports injuries, causes and treatment, prohibited substances in sport and their side effects, and the rights and responsibilities of athletes.

At the end of the symposium, Dr. Al Haddad distributed a guide on anti-doping, issued by the Bahrain Olympic Committee, to all participants.

The symposium was also attended by First Lieutenant Abdullah Al Zaabi, who presented a commemorative gift on behalf of the Public Security Sports Federation to Dr. Al Haddad and thanked him for the valuable lectures.