On July 25, the flag of the National Anti-Doping Center was hoisted near the Olympic House in Kyiv.

The NADC flag-raising ceremony was organized as part of the events celebrating National Anti-Doping Center Day, a professional and corporate holiday for the anti-doping community in Ukraine, which is observed annually on July 25.

"The NADC flag is a symbol of our fight for clean sport, a symbol of our collective and coordinated actions to underscore both the unacceptability of doping and our responsibility and commitment to the principles of fair play," emphasized NADC Director Serhiy Popyk.

The task of raising the NADC flag was entrusted to Maksym Krasnov, Yaroslav Oleksienko, Artem Rekun, and Anastasiia Khomenko—NADC employees who recently joined the team but have shown skill, excellent results, and an understanding of the specifics of anti-doping work in our country.

"For us, the young NADC employees, this is not only an honorable mission but also a great responsibility. We believe that the future of sport depends on our dedication to the principles of fair play and our determination in the fight against doping," stated Anastasiia Khomenko, a leading professional of NADC's Educational and Information Work and Management System Department.

The celebration of NADC Day was introduced to promote clean sport in Ukraine and to inform Ukrainian society and the sports community about the unacceptability of using prohibited substances and methods in sports. 

"Anti-doping work and the practical activities of the NADC must be clear to Ukrainian athletes, coaches, and everyone involved in Ukrainian sports. This is our goal and our approach. Therefore, today's NADC Day and today's flag-raising ceremony are excellent opportunities to remind the Ukrainian sports community about the national anti-doping program, which is an integral part of the development of clean sport in Ukraine," emphasized Serhiy Popyk.

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