Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy has discussed with the board of the Egyptian Anti-Doping Organization (EGY-NADO) ) under Hazem Khamis means to promote cooperation between his ministry and EGY-NADO in the fields of anti-doping, raising awareness with sportive nutrition and training on first aid steps including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Sobhy lauded the effective role of EGY-NADO, asserting it reflects the commitment of the Egyptian state to the international standards and highlights Egypt's efforts to maintain clean and doping-free sport.

Sobhy asserted the importance of rallying efforts between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and EGY-NADO pointing out to the support of the Egyptian government and all the bodies concerned to achieve their goals.

The ministry seeks activating EGY-NADO's role at all the different levels, he said, reiterating the necessity to expand awareness programs on doping risks in addition to healthy sportive nutrition to guarantee the safety of the athletes.

This comes as part of the efforts of the ministry to promote the health and safety of the athletes via supporting initiatives that aim at spreading clean and safe sport according to moral and legal standards.

MENA