GAA and sports governing bodies should provide drug education
Many GAA players feel ill-informed about the drugs issue, nearly five years after drug testing was first introduced into Gaelic games, while a survey of athletes conducted by the council has indicated that many are unaware of the information resources at their disposal on the issue.
The Gaelic Players’ Association included the need for ongoing education and information on the anti-doping code as part of six demands forwarded to the GAA earlier this week. Treacy said the council will be appointing a new education and research officer who will work with the NGBs and relevant personnel, such as doctors attached to inter-county GAA teams.
