KSAPT 2025: Pioneering New Horizons in Pharmacy and Toxicology

Health Awareness Competition – Anti-Doping Awareness

GFEX, Global Health Exhibition, Riyadh, 20-23 October 2025

Description:

KSAPT 2025, under the theme Pioneering New Horizons in Pharmacy and Toxicology, invites change-makers, innovators, and passionate advocates to join the Health Awareness Competition. It aims to ignite creativity and combat doping by raising awareness about its dangers and promoting clean sports and healthy lifestyles. In celebration of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup, this competition aligns with the Kingdom's commitment to promoting fair play, clean competition, and the spirit of sportsmanship on a global stage.

Doping refers to the use of prohibited substances or methods by athletes to enhance performance. These substances, known as performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), such as Anabolic steroids, Narcotics and painkillers, etc.

What is Anti-Doping? Anti-doping refers to the efforts and measures taken to prevent, detect, and deter the use of banned substances and methods in sports. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) play a critical role in setting global standards and promoting clean sports.

Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to individuals or groups worldwide, including:

• Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.).
• Athletes, coaches, and sports organizations.
• Students (Graduate/undergraduate students of medical, pharmacy, sports science, and related fields).
• Technology and Innovation Enthusiasts: app developers, AI researchers, and e-sports enthusiasts.
• Community Advocates and Educators, parents, teachers, and nonprofit organization
• General public.

Participants may enter as individuals or teams (maximum team size: 5 members). Employees of the organizing committee, sponsors, and their immediate family members are not eligible.

Competition Scope:

We encourage creative approaches to raise awareness about doping and its prevention. Submissions can focus on:

• Highlighting the impact of specific doping drugs and emerging trends.
• Developing unique solutions for prevention, education, and harm reduction.
• Leveraging technology and digital platforms to reach wider audiences.
• Promoting innovative recovery methods and support systems.
• Showcasing the power of art, music, storytelling, and community engagement in driving change.

Competition Categories:

Participants may submit entries in one or more of the following categories:

1. Poster Design: Visually compelling posters conveying anti-doping messages (Size: 18" x 24”; 46 cm x 61 cm).
2. Essay Writing:1,000 -1,500 words on related topics.
3. Short Videos/Presentations: 2-5 minutes any format (e.g., animation, live-action, documentary, or experimental).
4. Social Media Campaigns: Dynamic campaigns for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or X.
5. Interactive Media: Immersive awareness experiences.
6. Community Outreach Programs: Grassroots initiatives directly impacting communities.
7. Original Music or Spoken Word Pieces: Songs, poems, or performances.
8. Art Installations or Exhibits: Visual art to inspire action.

Submission Guidelines:

• Originality: All entries must be original and created solely by the participant(s). Plagiarism or use of copyrighted material will result in disqualification.
• Language: Submission can be in Arabic or English (with Arabic translated version)
• Format: Submissions must adhere to category-specific guidelines (e.g., standard poster size, video length, word count for essays).
• Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 9^th September, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Platform: Entries must be submitted through the official competition platform (https://ksapt.org/)

Judging Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation and Originality: Fresh and impactful approaches to raising awareness.
• Effectiveness and Engagement: Ability to capture attention, educate, and inspire action.
• Accuracy of Information: Correct and factual representation of anti-doping themes.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Compliance with category-specific requirements.

The judging panel’s decision is final and binding. No appeals or disputes will be entertained.

Conference Registration:

·       Accepted applicants must register for Conference and Global Health Exhibit Attendance (and pay the applicable fees.)

Intellectual Property Rights:

• Participants retain ownership of their submissions but grant the KSAPT 2025 organizers a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display entries for promotional and educational purposes.
• Participants confirm they have obtained all necessary permissions for any third-party content included in their submissions.

Disqualification:

KSAPT 2025 organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that:

• Violate competition rules or guidelines.
• Contain offensive, inappropriate, or plagiarized content.
• Are submitted after the deadline.

Disqualified participants will not be eligible for prizes or recognition.

Privacy and Data Protection:

• Personal information collected during the competition will be used solely for organizing and managing the event.
• Participants’ data will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.

Liability:

• KSAPT 2025 organizers are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants during the competition.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their entries do not infringe on the rights of any third party.

Amendments:

The organizers reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants through the official competition platform.

Prizes:

• The top three entries will be awarded prizes.
• The winners undertake to divide the prize among themselves, with no responsibility on the organizing committee.
• Winners will be recognized as champions of change and showcased during KSAPT 2025.
• Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or alternatives.

Acceptance of Terms:

By participating, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the decisions of the organizers. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

Contact Information:

For queries or clarifications, contact the organizing committee at:

• Email: [email protected]

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