Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
The Indonesian Anti-Doping Agency (LADI) was in the spotlight after the Indonesian flag could not fly during the ceremonial winner Thomas Cup 2020 (2O21) at Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Denmark, Minggu (17/11).
Indonesia without a red and white flag at the Thomas Cup was affected by sanctions from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which stated that Indonesia was not compliant in implementing the doping test program.
The ban on raising the state flag in various sporting events is one of the sanctions imposed for ignoring the WADA program. WADA’s negligence also invited a massive reaction of disappointment from many parties.
LADI was founded in 2002. LADI is here to provide socialization and introduction about doping, the dangers, and threats of punishment from doping use.
Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia number 1 of 2021, LADI is a task force within the Ministry of Youth and Sports at the national level to assist ministers in implementing anti-doping provisions in Indonesia.
LADI is independent and affiliated with WADA which is in charge of supervising anti-doping activities throughout the country and sports organizations. With implementation guidelines, namely the World Anti-Doping Code or The Code, which includes testing, granting licenses to officers, conducting supervision, and evaluating the implementation of anti-doping supervision.
LADI has the task of carrying out anti-doping supervision in every sporting activity by referring to the provisions of The Code issued by WADA. In carrying out its duties, LADI is responsible to the minister, in this case the Menpora.
LADI is currently chaired by Musthofa Fauzi. He was accompanied by Reza Maulana who served as Deputy Chair and Dessy Rosmelita who served as Secretary General.
Previously on October 7, WADA stated that Indonesia was one of the countries that did not comply in implementing the doping test program.
Earlier on 15 September 2021, WADA sent an official letter to LADI regarding non-compliance. Indonesia and seven other countries did not send doping test samples during the pandemic, namely in 2020 and 2021, as stipulated in the doping test plan (TDP).
WADA gave a deadline of 21 days for Indonesia and seven other countries to provide clarification. After waiting for 21 days, Indonesia did not give an answer until finally sanctions emerged from WADA.
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