Kuala Lumpur, April 9 -- Malaysia is set to become the first Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) host to implement the World Anti-Doping Code at the 34th edition next year.
Speaking at a press conference on April 8, President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Mohamad Norza Zakaria stated that the adoption of the code aims to ensure that the 2027 SEA Games fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards, thereby enhancing the transparency and international standing of the Games.
Malaysia's proposal was approved at the first meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) for the 2025-2027 period, held the same day.
The World Anti-Doping Code, first adopted in 2004, serves as the foundation for harmonising poli...