Annals of the “Ştefan cel Mare” University: Physical Education and Sport Section - The Science and Art of Movement (Dec 2023)

Analysis of risks and implications of doping in sports performance in the context of the 21st century

  • Arsene Igor,
  • Nastas Natalia

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4316/SAM.2023.0215
Journal volume & issue
Vol. XVI, no. 2
pp. 129 – 139

Abstract

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The content of this article emphasizes the study and significance of the problem of doping and its danger in the 21st century sports. The correlational relationship between the negative factors that cause the physical and mental health of the athlete’s body is highlighted. Research hypothesis – it was assumed that doping has a negative impact and can be considered as the danger in the 21st century sports. The purpose of this study is to highlight the negative impact of doping as a danger in the 21st century sports. Objectives of this study: Dynamic analysis and evaluation of the negative impact of doping practice on sports performance in the context of the evolution of sport in the 21st century; Identify and highlight the risks, implications and consequences associated with doping in sport, highlighting its threats and effects on athletes, sports culture and competitiveness integrity; Investigate and synthesize relevant studies and previous research on doping in sport, highlighting trends, problems and evolution of this phenomenon in the 21st century. Conclusion: Information and education is an important means of preventing and reducing doping in sport. Combating cannot be limited to repressive or punitive measures alone. This can be successful if all parties involved are interested and work to combat doping.

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