Doping in Sports: A Legal Perspective by Moni Wekesa handles the complex subject of law, medicine, and sport under doping in sports. Previously, sports bodies’ previous attempts to control doping failed due to conflicts of interest and political biases in various countries. The coming into being of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has changed the landscape tremendously. A lot of investment has gone into efforts to control doping.
The 2005 UNESCO Convention. Against Doping in Sport has helped rope in public agencies in the fight. Athletes continue to disappoint by engaging in a ‘cat and mouse’ game using more sophisticated substances and methods.
Also, the WADA body should ensure that labeling all medicines to warn athletes poses a challenge. However, an increasing number of countries are relying on national legislation to complement WADA’s efforts. In 2016, Kenya enacted legislation against doping. Thus enabling the local handling of numerous doping cases, reducing costs for athletes, and enhancing surveillance.
