Doha, January 09 (QNA) – The Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) announced it had received a total of 1612 dope samples before and during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, during the period from Nov.14 to Dec.19.2022.
In a statement, ADLQ announced that it had contributed to the implementation of the (Comprehensive Anti-Doping) program, supervised by FIFA, where samples were collected by the FIFA Testing Department, and doping testing was subsequently carried out at the Anti-Doping Laboratory in Qatar (ADLQ).
The samples were received from Nov.14 to Dec.19,2022, and the turnaround time for the reporting of results was 24 to 48 hours, ADLQ pointed out.
In addition, ADLQ is the only WADA Accredited laboratory in a well-trained region, which achieved accreditation by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in 2014 (Athlete Biological passport) and 2015 (WADA-accreditation).
The laboratory worked 24X7 to achieve a fast turnaround time. Overall, the drug testing for the FIFA World Cup 2022 was accomplished successfully as per the terms and conditions of the contract with the FIFA organizing committee for dope testing.
It has well trained and experienced scientists both from Qatar and the neighboring countries. In addition, a few of experts from other WADA accredited labs were also invited to assist the lab in carrying out the dope analysis.
ADLQ received excellent feedback from FIFA in a letter addressed to General Manger after the completion of the tournament for the services provided for the Anti-Doping testing by ADLQ lab. It was confirmed that the Anti-Doping laboratory Qatar played an important role during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and contributed towards clean sports as one of the important stakeholders. (QNA)