What are prohibited acts in exercise and sports activities in Vietnam?

What are prohibited acts in exercise and sports activities in Vietnam? (Internet image)

Article 3 of Decree 112/2007/ND-CP specifically stipulates prohibited acts in exercise and sports activities in Vietnam as follows:

1. Acts of using banned performance-enhancing drugs and methods of practicing and competing in sports:

- Use banned performance-enhancing drugs in the course of practicing and competing in sports.

- Use sport-playing techniques, types of sports or methods of practicing and competing in sports which are likely to harm human health and life or contrary to ethical and traditional values, or cause bad effects on the social security and order.

2. Fraudulent acts in sports:

- Deliberate misrepresentation of name, age and gender of sportsmen, sportswomen or athletes;

- Deliberate falsification of sports contest results;

- Fraudulent acts in sports achievements and the selection of competent sportsmen or sportswomen to serve select teams and study at schools for gifted and talented sports students.

3. Violent acts in sports:

- Violent and aggressive behaviors in practicing and competing in sports, which are likely to cause injuries and harm the opponent's health;

- Threats or offensive behaviors against organizations or individuals during their participation in sports.

4. Acts of restricting the legal right of an organization or individual to participate in exercise and sports activities:

- Failure to organize exercise and sports activities for interested organizations or individuals within the scope of their tasks and duties;

- Failure to ensure acceptable standards of infrastructural facilities and equipment for the practicing and competition in sports within the scope of their assigned tasks;

- Abuse of their right or influence peddling to prevent organizations or individuals from participating in exercise and sports activities.

More details can be found in Decree 112/2007/ND-CP of Vietnam which comes into force from August 3, 2007.

Ty Na

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