RUN AND SMILE WITH ŽANETA CSÁDEROVÁ

In the dynamic world of anti-doping, where integrity and fairness stand as pillars of athletic excellence, there exists a select group of individuals who not only embody these values but also champion them at every turn. Today, we have the esteemed privilege of introducing one such luminary. Meet Žaneta Csáderová, fondly referred to as Žanetka, the distinguished director of the Anti-doping Agency of the Slovak Republic. She embodies a unique fusion of expertise in antidoping issues and an unwavering commitment to the ethos of sportsmanship. As part of our ongoing "Inclusion First" project, Žanetka graciously extends an invitation to explore the intricacies of her sports and professional journey. Through our dialogue, we embark on an expedition to uncover her profound insights into the realm of sports and the indispensable role of inclusion within its tapestry. 

Interview was held for "RUN AND SMILE," a collection of inspirational stories featuring insights from 24 personalities on various facets of social inclusion. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

"Warm greetings, Žanetka! It is truly an honour to have you with us for this exclusive interview as part of our publication, "Run and Smile." Your esteemed reputation in the antidoping community precedes you, recognized for your unwavering commitment to upholding the core values of fair play and integrity.

Without further ado, let us dive right into our conversation and explore the profound significance of sports in your life.

"For me, rules and processes are very important as they show us the way to properly address tasks and provide us with boundaries. Equality and honesty are crucial, ensuring that what we do is done under the same conditions, without making exceptions to achieve our goals unfairly. Teamwork is another value that helps us in our organization to collaborate with other partners in spreading the ideals of clean sport. Overall, the brand of the Anti-Doping Agency represents values, and together we strive to protect them."

Since 2014, Žaneta Csáderová has been serving as the director of the Slovak Anti-Doping Agency. She graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports at Comenius University in Bratislava, with a degree in Physical Education - Geography. She completed her doctoral studies at the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Comenius University in Bratislava, defending her dissertation titled "Doping in Sport and Anti-Doping Measures." In 1019, she successfully passed the rigorous examination with the defence of her rigorous thesis titled "Direction of Anti-Doping Strategy in Slovakia." She is a member of the Slovak Society of Sports Medicine. She actively participated in the Anti-Doping Committee of Slovakia, where she worked as a doping commissioner since 1999."

The whole interview to be found on https://www.run-and-smile.com/zaneta-csaderova