The college of Law at the University of Baghdad discussed a master’s thesis in the international law by student Maryam Nawar Kabsoun, titled “The International Legal System for Combating Doping in Sports”, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the college’s conference hall.

The discussion committee consisted of:

  • Prof. Dr. Hussam Abdul-Ameer Khalaf – Chairman
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Taqi Fadhil – Member
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Salem Abdul – Member
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luma Abdul-Baqi Mahmoud – Member and Supervisor

The thesis aimed to study and analysed the international legal system for combating doping in sports. It seeks to define the concept of doping, categorize its types, explain the consequences of its use, and evaluate the effectiveness of international legal texts in combating this phenomenon. It also aims to analyze the sanctions imposed on athletes who use doping and assess their effectiveness in achieving deterrence, as well as examine the role of international bodies and organizations in fighting this issue and promoting integrity in sports.

The thesis included three chapters:

  • The first chapter discussed the conceptual framework of doping in sports.
  • The second chapter covered international partnerships and initiatives in combating doping in sports.
  • The third chapter addressed the legal and institutional framework for fighting doping in sports.

The thesis concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which are:

  1. Strengthening international cooperation between governments, sports organizations, and national bodies to achieve common goals in combating doping.
  2. Raising awareness of the dangers of doping and educating athletes and the public in general about the harmful effects of doping use.
  3. Establishing specialized sports institutions dedicated to combating doping at both the international and national levels, focusing on detection, deterrence, and prevention.
  4. Enhancing the awareness campaigns provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

  5. Establishing a laboratory to monitor doping use and conduct regular testing of athletes, which should be affiliated with the Department of Sports Medicine in the Ministry of Youth and Sports to reduce this phenomenon.

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