Abdulrahman Askar addresses the participants.

12 Jan 2015 - Manama, Bahrain: Bahrain Olympic Committee General Secretary Abdulrahman Askar highlighted the committee's campaign for clean sport during a symposium entitled "The 2015 Code to fight against doping" at the Gulf Hotel. The symposium was attended by 360 participants from the Education Ministry, Interior Minister, Bahrain Defence Force, National Coaching Programme graduates, University of Bahrain students as well as representatives of sports associations, sports clubs and sports gyms.

Held under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Chairman and BOC Vice President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the symposium started with Askar giving the opening remarks. Askar affirmed that the hosting of the symposium was in line with the directives of the Supreme Council Chairman and BOC President, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, which reflects the committee's commitment in its fight against doping.

Presenters included regional experts Dr. Mohammed Saleh Konbaz of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Dosari of Kuwait.

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