India Re-Elected as COP10 Bureau Vice-Chair

Current Context: The 10th Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport was held from 20–22 October 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.

• It was organised by UNESCO in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and member states, marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention (adopted in 2005).
• The session was chaired by Azerbaijan, while India, Brazil, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia were elected as Vice-Chairs of the Bureau.
• The theme was “20 Years of the International Convention against Doping in Sport – Strengthening Global Commitment to Clean Sport.”
• The aim was to review progress, enhance anti-doping governance, improve funding, and address emerging doping threats.
• India was re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau (Asia-Pacific Group IV) for the 2025–2027 term, with its delegation led by Hari Ranjan Rao (Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) and Anant Kumar (Director General, National Anti-Doping Agency – NADA).

Question:

Q.1 Which country chaired the 10th Conference of Parties (COP10) in 2025?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Azerbaijan
d) France

Answer: c) The Azerbaijan delegation served as Chair, while India, Brazil, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia were elected as Vice-Chairs.