THE Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has agreed to collaborate with the University of the West Indies (UWI) on its anti-doping seminar at the Mona Campus on September 18.

The decision was made yesterday at a meeting involving sports minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange and representatives of UWI and JADCO. ;

“I am pleased that the university decided to organise this seminar and I am very happy to say that JADCO is on board. An important part of the work we do at JADCO is to educate our sportsmen and women and also to raise awareness of the issues related to doping in sports; and I think this seminar will complement our efforts,” said Grange.

The seminar is the brainchild of Dr Rachael Irving, who was encouraged by the support for the venture.

“I am happy to receive the full support and sanction of the ministry and JADCO for the seminar. We both agree on its importance and I eagerly anticipate JADCO’s participation and welcoming the members of the various national anti-doping committees to the seminar on the 18th,” she said.