December 10, 2023

Petra Haven, the Executive Director of the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC), took a proactive step in promoting clean sports by delivering a comprehensive educational session on anti-doping to a diverse audience of athletes, coaches, and parents from the Wolf Pack track club. The session aimed to raise awareness about the importance of fair play, integrity, and the adverse consequences of performance-enhancing substances in sports. Haven, a respected figure in the field of anti-doping, provided valuable insights into the latest developments in anti-doping regulations, testing procedures, and the role of athletes, coaches, and parents in maintaining a clean and transparent sports environment.

The educational initiative by Petra Haven garnered significant appreciation from the attendees, fostering a greater understanding of the collective responsibility to uphold the principles of fair competition. Participants left the session equipped with knowledge to make informed decisions and contribute to the prevention of doping in their respective sports. Petra Haven’s commitment to fostering a culture of clean sports aligns with the BADC’s mission to eradicate doping from sports and ensure a level playing field for all athletes. The session served as a testament to the proactive measures being taken to educate and empower the sports community in the ongoing fight against doping.

Also in attendance was BADC’s Doping Control Manager and Administrative Assistant, Dominic Laing and Lael Johnson.