Cuba Reaffirms Commitment to the Fight against Doping in Sport at Informative Meeting Ahead of COP10
Paris, 3 September 2025. — As part of the preparations for the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, to be held at UNESCO Headquarters from 20 to 22 October 2025, the Secretariat of the Convention convened a preparatory information meeting aimed at updating the States Parties on the topics and organizational aspects of the upcoming biennial conference.
During its intervention, the Cuban delegation reaffirmed Cuba’s political will to strengthen national actions in the fight against doping, highlighting the recent approval of the Law on the Cuban Sports System, which reinforces the legal framework and promotes values of ethics, inclusion, and fair play. The representative also underscored the country’s commitment to the Convention’s monitoring mechanism and pointed out the challenges imposed by the U.S. blockade, which hinders access to resources and international sporting opportunities.
