The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has taken a significant step in strengthening its anti-doping framework after the Medical and Anti-Doping Fee held a complete Training and Consciousness Interactive Session for groups competing within the Ardova Handball Premier League Part 2.
The session, held on the Indoor Sports activities Corridor of the Nationwide Institute of Sports activities, Surulere, Lagos, introduced collectively coaches, technical officers, and gamers as a part of HFN’s renewed dedication to athlete welfare and clear sport.
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The programme’s useful resource individual, Dr. Adebukola Bojuwoye, Director of the Sports activities Drugs Directorate of the Lagos State Sports activities Fee and member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s Medical & Scientific Fee, delivered an in depth presentation on the hazards of doping, protected use of medicine, and fashionable athlete restoration methods.
Dr. Bojuwoye cautioned athletes towards the informal use of medicine, stressing that many compromise their well being out of ignorance or poor steering.
“There’s completely no have to take paracetamol if you’re not in ache. Coaching, correct loading, and relaxation ought to deal with discomfort. Treatment must not ever be the primary resort,” he warned.
He additionally emphasised the significance of non-pharmacological restoration strategies resembling ice baths and massages, whereas advising that any vital medicine have to be prescribed by certified medical personnel.
Addressing performance-enhancing substances, he delivered a agency warning on opioids—significantly tramadol—describing them as each a sports activities menace and a rising nationwide concern.
HFN President Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih (FNSQS), who attended the session alongside federation board members and Secretary-Normal Mrs. Monica Otumala, praised the depth of the engagement. He requested {that a} formal checklist of prohibited substances be issued to information groups and stop inadvertent violations.
In response, Dr. Bojuwoye confirmed he would produce a complete checklist of banned substances for distribution to all golf equipment and publication on the HFN web site. He urged athletes to take private accountability when utilizing any medicine, noting that ignorance just isn’t a sound defence in anti-doping instances.
Mr. Jibril additional introduced a key coverage shift, revealing that medical insurance will change into obligatory for all registered league gamers starting subsequent season, stressing the federation’s obligation to guard its athletes.
“Our gamers are beneficial property. We should guarantee they’re nicely cared for, particularly after they endure accidents,” he stated.
The session obtained robust commendation from individuals and is considered a major milestone in HFN’s efforts to strengthen integrity, improve athlete schooling, and foster a cleaner sporting setting inside Nigerian handball
