Jersey meets gold standards for combatting cheating in sports, island officials have said.
It comes after the island was awarded a compliance rating of 90% under UNESCO’s international convention against doping in sport.
Doping means athletes taking illegal substances to improve their performances.
In a joint statement, the minister for sustainable economic development Kirsten Morel, and assistant minister with responsibility for sport Andy Jehan said: “Maintaining high standards in sports administration and compliance contributes to Jersey’s global reputation and we’re delighted with the position we are in.”
UNESCO officials released the latest data at the 10th Conference of Parties (COP10) in Paris, having conducted a new means of assessment for 2025 which supported a more robust and evidence-based evaluation of a territory’s compliance, Jersey’s government said.
It said, since 2021, when the island was deemed non-compliant, the department for the economy worked with other departments, sporting bodies and community partners to strengthen training, policy and research systems.
Of the 214 global state parties and territories invited to submit information, 181 responded and 169 were deemed compliant, it added, however, only 52 achieved a compliance rating of at least 90%.
Morel and Jehan said the rating “proves” the island meets gold standards for combatting cheating in sports.
“Government officers, partners and sports clubs work hard to ensure Jersey’s compliance in a range of areas and they should be congratulated on helping the island secure a rating of 90%,” the officials said.
“Cross-border discussions, engagement with medical professionals, and tight regulations over sports funding have all contributed to our COP10 rating.
“We must continue to strengthen in these areas while remaining mindful of evolving risks in this space.”
