On July 5, a meeting of the National Anti-Doping Center Athletes' Council took place, following which Anna RYZHYKOVA, a prominent Ukrainian track and field athlete, Ukrainian champion, Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, and member of the NADC Athletes' Council, was appointed as the Anti-Doping Ombuds.

The position of the Anti-Doping Ombuds is introduced at NADC to protect the rights of athletes, athlete representatives, and support personnel, ensuring fairness and transparency in resolving potential issues related to anti-doping control and anti-doping rule violations.

In accordance with international practice and the Regulation on the Anti-Doping Ombudsman, the Ombuds operates to uphold the principles of fairness, prevent conflicts and disputes through consultation and mediation, and enhance trust in the anti-doping system among athletes and the public.

The Ombudsman is an independent, neutral, and objective official appointed to assist athletes, athlete representatives, and support personnel in matters related to anti-doping activities.

The Ombudsman carries out his\her activities in accordance with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA International Standards, and NADC Anti-Doping Rules.

The NADC team warmly congratulates Anna Ryzhykova on her appointment and wishes her success in representing and protecting the interests of the Ukrainian sports community. We also wish our Ombuds high achievements in sport and victories on the Olympic track in Paris!