WADA - Resolution - 20th Asia - Oceania Region Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport on 17 - 18 June 2025

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20th Asia/Oceania Region Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport 17 – 18 June 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Resolution Meeting Co-Chaired by Dr. Mai Ahmed Sultan Essa AlJaber President of National Anti-Doping Agency, UAE

The Ministers, Governments, National Anti -Doping Organizations (NADOs) and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs) of the Asia/Oceania region participating at the 20th Asia/Oceania Region Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on AntiDoping in Sport (AORIM) are extremely grateful to meet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), following the 19th AORIM held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in 2024. Now, having examined, discussed, and fully considered the documents and presentations, the present Governments wish to adopt the following resolutions:

1. Acknowledge the messages given by the Honorable Minister of Sports of the United Arab Emirates , Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi and the President of the UAE National Anti-Doping Agency ( UAE NADA), Dr. Mai Ahmed Sultan Essa AlJaber, as the host of the 20th AORIM, Mr. Witold Bańka, President of the World Anti -Doping Agency (WADA) and Ms . Yang Yang , Vice President of WADA and wish to thank their kind hosts, the Ministry of Sports of United Arab Emirates and UAE NADA for so effectively organizing the meeting;

2. Acknowledge the importance of not politicizing the fight against doping in sport;

3. Acknowledge a strong condemnation of the danger of the so-called Enhanced Games and be united with commitment to the value s of clean sport and fair competition;Page 2 of 6

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4. Appreciate and take note of the presentation by Mr. Olivier Niggli, Director

3. Acknowledge a strong condemnation of the danger of the so-called Enhanced Games and be united with commitment to the value s of clean sport and fair competition;Page 2 of 6

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4. Appreciate and take note of the presentation by Mr. Olivier Niggli, Director General of WADA , outlining WADA’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan with the areas of strategic investment , as well as the upcoming 2027 World AntiDoping Code (the Code) and International Standards approval in December this year at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, with representatives giving their support for WADA Leadership’s commitments and deliverables.

Take note of the attention that Governments need to show for the preparations of the adoption of the 2027 Code and International Standards by the respective NADO and the revisions of legal framework related to antidoping in in place by the end of 2026;

5. Appreciate the report of the host country presented by Dr. Mai Ahmed Sultan

Essa AlJaber, UAE NADA President;

6. Appreciate each Government for sharing their experiences, information and views throughout the meeting and participants’ strong wish to continue being united to work together to protect and promote clean sport;

7. Extend gratitude to the Governments hosting the RADOs, being one of the key stakeholders in promoting clean sport in the region, and agree to support the respective RADOs that those NADOs belong to;

8. Agree that all participating Governments recognize the importance of each respective Government’s commitment to support clean sport, in particular the Governments’ responsibilities described in Article 22 of the 2021 Code and support for WADA and the responsibilities described in the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (the Convention);

9. Giving due consideration to the presentations and discussions , the Governments, in cooperation with the Sport Movement, shall undertake the

following actions:

1. Encourage Signatories to the 2021 Code i.e., the NADOs and the

International Convention against Doping in Sport (the Convention);

9. Giving due consideration to the presentations and discussions , the Governments, in cooperation with the Sport Movement, shall undertake the

following actions:

1. Encourage Signatories to the 2021 Code i.e., the NADOs and the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) acting as NADOs with the assistance of the RADOs in the Asia /Oceania region, to implement the anti-doping program in compliance with the Code and InternationalPage 3 of 6

Internal Standards through the provision of quality anti-doping programs and fulfil the monitoring requirements under the guidance of WADA; ii. Strongly encourage Governments and NADOs in the Asia/Oceania region, in close cooperation with RADOs and WADA Asia/Oceania Office, to set a timeline for the implementation of the 2027 Code in their rules and when necessary in their n ational system to ensure that the national anti-doping rules are in line with the updated 2027 Code and International Standards, which are to be adopted during the 2025 World Conference on Doping in Sport in December, in Busan, Republic of Korea;

1. If any legislative framework, including legislation, on anti -doping is currently in effect, strongly encourage the NADO to closely communicate with WADA for revisions of such legal framework and took note that these amendments must be done before the end of 2026;

1. Acknowledge the importance of Government role in supporting the NADO, in particular on Education to protect the principle of “Educate before Doping Control”, educating athletes from young and athlete support staff and conducting the pre-event education;

1. Cooperate with WADA and provide strong support for the activities of the WADA Asia/Oceania Office and continue to assist, support, and promote the strengthening of the organizational structure and activities of the RADOs in the region;

support staff and conducting the pre-event education;

1. Cooperate with WADA and provide strong support for the activities of the WADA Asia/Oceania Office and continue to assist, support, and promote the strengthening of the organizational structure and activities of the RADOs in the region;

1. Cooperate with WADA Asia/Oceania Office to continue the further development of NADOs, particularly ensuring NADOs’ operational independence through implementing independent governance structure and ensuring sufficient resources provided to NADOs , including the required funding and human resources needed to implement the Codecompliant anti-doping program;

1. Highlight the importance of each Government to fulfill their annual contributions to WADA, acknowledging hence their commitments toPage 4 of 6

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1. Acknowledge that if Governments voluntarily withhold their financial contributions to WADA to put pressure on WADA, that would negatively impact on WADA, athletes and sport globally , and affect the results of competitions; ix. Encourage the two remaining countries in Asia (Afghanistan) and Oceania (Niue) that have not yet ratified the Convention to become a State Party to the Convention . For the countries that are States Parties to the Convention, to continue promoting the implementation of their obligations stipulated in the Convention and complete all compliance reporting requirements;

1. Agree to make the best effort to increase the level of participation of the region in WADA’s governance by regularly submitting more potential candidates to fill in positions within WADA’s governing bodies , including

WADA’s Athlete Council;

1. Agree that the WADA Asia/Oceania Office continues to coordinate the election process for the WADA Foundation Board member representatives from Asian region, noting that to be a candidate an individual must be a Minister or an individual designated by the relevant government authority of the country to have Ministerial level status;

1. Agree that the WADA Asia/Oceania Office continues to coordinate the election process for the WADA Foundation Board member representatives from Asian region, noting that to be a candidate an individual must be a Minister or an individual designated by the relevant government authority of the country to have Ministerial level status;

1. Agree that to be able to be considered as a candidate for WADA Foundation Board member representing Asia and/or to be eligible to vote, a country from Asia must have fulfilled the following three (3) criteria:

Eligible to be a candidate is: 1) A country that has made its full payment of dues to WADA for the past four years, including for the current year (i.e. 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) by 30 June 2025; 2) A State Party to the UNESCO Convention; and 3) The Signatory to the Code in that country (NADO) must be in compliant with the Code.Page 5 of 6

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Eligible to vote is: 1) A country that has made their full payment of dues to WADA for the past four years, including for the current year (i.e. 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) by 30 September 2025; 2) Be a State Party to the UNESCO Convention; and 3) The Signatory to the Code in the country (NADO) must be in compliant with the Code. xiii. Agree on the proposed timetable for the Asian Region WADA Foundation Board Member (2026-2028 term) Election Process 2025; xiv. Agree that the protocol followed fo r the election of the Asian region representatives on the WADA Foundation Board is through a secret ballot and that , at the close of the vote period, WADA Asia/Oceania Office informs the successful and unsuccessful countries in writing of the results of the vote and shares with the Asian Governments the numbers of votes received for each candidate; and

representatives on the WADA Foundation Board is through a secret ballot and that , at the close of the vote period, WADA Asia/Oceania Office informs the successful and unsuccessful countries in writing of the results of the vote and shares with the Asian Governments the numbers of votes received for each candidate; and

1. Note the decision made at the 14 th Asian Region Intergovernmental Meeting in Hangzhou, China , in 2017 that for the Asian region the following funding formula is to apply from 2018 – 2022 (five years): Japan and Brunei Darussalam maintain their 2017 contribution amounts, the

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Timor -Leste and Yemen (nine) pay at least USD 5000, and any WADA budget increase from 2017 to 2018 and beyond be shared by equal increasing ratio across all other countries.

10. Acknowledge the outcomes of the TaskForce meeting of the Asia Region Finance Committee (ARFC) that met on 24 April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand as presented by Dr. YaYa Yamamoto, Director of WADA Asia/Oceania Office on behalf of the Chair, Professor Kamal Al Hadidi of Jordan, regarding the Asian

Region Contribution to WADA for 2026:

1. Acknowledge that the WADA Foundation Board (Board), whichPage 6 of 6

Internal met in November 2022 in Montreal, Canada , adopted the WADA budget for 2025, following 8%, 6% and 6% WADA’s budget for three-year series of annual increases in 2023-2025; ii. Note the WADA budget in 2026 is based on the WADA’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029 with strategic key initiatives and to ensure business continuity and to properly fund areas that are of needs , as, for instance, global common platform used by Signatories, education,

1. Note the WADA budget in 2026 is based on the WADA’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029 with strategic key initiatives and to ensure business continuity and to properly fund areas that are of needs , as, for instance, global common platform used by Signatories, education, research, athlete engagement and capacity and capability building; iii. Agree the current formula used for years 2018 – 2022 since 2017 for Asia to be applied for 2026; iv. Considering that the WADA Board in December will decide the Agency’s budget for 2026, give approval to prepare respective budgets up to the amount in Attachment One (1) – with the exemption for eight LDCs – in order to be able to make their contributions to WADA, and where applicable, pay any outstanding contributions from past years.

11. Took note of the discussion regarding the regional split and agreed the followings as the Asia and Oceania positions respectively , and the Governments are encouraged to provide the position at the UNESCO 10th

Conference of Parties:

1. Asia reaffirms our collective commitment to fulfilling the essential role that each government plays in supporting and co -funding WADA. Recalling that the proposed funding formula did not reach consensus at the 9th Conference of Parties, Asia emphasizes th at any revision to the regional split must ensure broad consensus and avoid negative impacts on WADA’s operational budget, and consequently, on the integrity and sustainability of the global antidoping system. Asia, therefore, recommends the deferral of a ny decisions regarding the revision of the regional split until a clear, inclusive, and consensus-based approval mechanism is identified, and affirm the maintenance of the current regional split for the timePage 7 of 6

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1. Oceania supports the position of Asia in affirming the continuation of the current arrangements while further work is undertaken to explore an alternative regional split model and a mutually agreed approval mechanism.

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1. Oceania supports the position of Asia in affirming the continuation of the current arrangements while further work is undertaken to explore an alternative regional split model and a mutually agreed approval mechanism.

Oceania notes that over time the existing allocation has become inequitable and therefore requires a comprehensive review. Oceania emphasi zes that this comprehensive review should be conducted diligently and concluded before, but no later than, the 11th Conference of Parties to resolve this matter.

12. Note that there will be major international sport events in the region in 20252027 including: in 2025 the Pacific Mini-Games, Palau (June-July); World

Games, Chengdou China (August); Summer Deaflympics, Tokyo Japan (August); the World Athletics Championship, Tokyo Japan (September); the Asian Youth Games, Bahrain (October) and the Asian Youth Para Games, Qatar (December); in 2026 the Asian Beach Games, Sanya China (April), the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, Aichi-Nagoya Japan (Sept-Oct); and in 2027 the Pacific Games, French Polynesia (July-August);

13. Encourage all Governments in the Asia/Oceania region to cooperate with NADOs, RADOs and the Sport Movement, NOCs and NPCs, in particular, to ensure all athletes and support staff are educated before aforementioned events in particular that they maintain a level playing field and clean competition for all; and

14. Encourage all Governments in the Asia/Oceania region to participate in the 21th Asia/Oceania Region Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport, which is planned to be held in conjunction with the WADA Regional Symposium, in May-June 2026, to prepare for the adoption of the 2027 Code and International Standards at the respective countries. Appreciate the interest and welcome the offers of the Government of Maldives to host the 22nd Meeting

Sport, which is planned to be held in conjunction with the WADA Regional Symposium, in May-June 2026, to prepare for the adoption of the 2027 Code and International Standards at the respective countries. Appreciate the interest and welcome the offers of the Government of Maldives to host the 22nd Meeting in 2027. The WADA Asia/Oceania Office will liaise with all stakeholders on the proposed host and dates and will duly advise all Governments of the decision.Page 8 of 6

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Adopted at the 20th Asia/Oceania Region Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport, 17-18 June 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by the participating countries.

Participant countries (32): Australia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates (host), Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

Observers: South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization, Metropolitan City of Busan

Attachment One – Contributions to WADA for 2026InternalInternal