Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA) organized a workshop on “Global Demands on a Team Physician” for future and current Team Physicians at the SLADA Headquarters to update them on global requirements.

The workshop covered the evolvement of the team physician, the role and responsibilities of the team physician, common practical issues, the requirement of coaches and athletes, match fixing, clean athlete, results management and media handling.

A total of 10 sports experts contributed their time and expertise to this program. Furthermore Ms. Thilaka Jinadasa Oly, Ms. Shashikala Siriwardena, Mr. Thejake Wanigasekara and Mr. Ranjan Paranavithana attended as guest speakers.