HKCA adopts World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines

The Hong Kong Cricket Association has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) code and will implement new guidelines to be introduced in 2009.

The following letter from WADA explains the latest amendments:

"Dear Members,

As you may already be aware, World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) have amended their Code to come into effect on 1 January 2009. Members are required to have an Anti-Doping Code or amend their existing Anti-Doping Code to reflect the changes in the WADA code by 1 January 2009 in order to remain WADA compliant.

Please find attached the WADA 2009 - Code amendment highlights which should assist you with amending your existing Anti-Doping Code.

The complete 2009 WADA Code is available on the WADA website at the following link (https://www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCategory.id=735)

Should you have any queries or require assistance please do not hesitate to contact anti-doping@icc-cricket.com.

Best Regards,
Vanessa Hobkirk
Member Services Officer - Anti-Doping
International Cricket Council"