NATIONAL CODE AGAINST AGE FRAUD IN SPORTS
With a view to eliminate age fraud in sport and ensuring fair play, it is imperative to put in place an effective regulatory mechanism so that suitable action is taken against athletes found guilty of committing age fraud. Government has, therefore, issued a policy to all sports federations/associations/bodies to adopt ‘National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports’ (NCAAFS ) to check age fraud.
Non-compliance with the code will attract strict disciplinary action against the individuals / member club /office bearers indulging in age fraud. The policy with respect to NCAAFS are attached as a link for necessary information and compliance.
NADA -MASS ATHLETE AWARENESS PROGRAM
A mass athlete awareness program has been launched by NADA to spread awareness regarding ill effects of doping. All Member Clubs are to incorporate mandatory anti-doping awareness programme and educate sailors participating in various national/ranking events. In addition, all Member Clubs need to ensure that the athlete declaration form mentioned in the link below be signed by every sailor prior to participation in national/ranking event.
Cmde Atul Anand, VSM has taken over as Hon Secretary General YAI from R Admiral Dhiren Vig on 02 Jun 17. While handing over the responsibility after an exceptional tenure of five years, he thanked the Yachting Community for their unstinted support. He also wished all sailors good luck and fair winds.
Cmde Atul Anand carries the experience of having served as the HSG of the federation during 2009 - 2011. On assuming the responsibility, he highlighted that he would work towards ensuring talented yachtspersons of the country are fully supported in a fair and transparent manner by the YAI in order to ensure a podium finish for the country in multiple categories.