GUYANA has been elected to the Approval Committee of the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport, marking the nation’s first successful bid for a leadership position on a significant global anti-doping body.

The election occurred during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held this week at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, represented Guyana.

According to government officials, the appointment signifies an increased international profile for Guyana within global sports administration.

Guyana will now help oversee and decide on allocating funds for anti-doping projects worldwide through the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport.

Established in 2008, the Fund provides financial and technical support to countries developing anti-doping initiatives, prioritising youth education, policy advice, and capacity-building.

Since its inception, the Fund has invested more than USD $5 million in over 200 projects globally, with a specific focus on assisting Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

This successful bid coincides with Guyana’s inaugural attendance at the conference, positioning the nation as a key voice in shaping future anti-doping strategies for developing sports nations.