The workshops were delivered on the third day of the inaugural forum, which is taking place in the Russian city Kazan.

WADA President Sir Craig Reedie delivered the opening message to the delegates, praising the role of volunteers.

“From top to bottom, WADA is supported by volunteers working hand-in-hand with professionals,” said Sir Craig.

“Volunteering is what makes it all work, at local level as well as at Olympic level.

“It is commendable that FISU is working so hard on the development of volunteers because the fact of the matter is that sport simply would not work without them.”

The workshops focused on issues such as confidentiality, professionalism and a strict following of rules and procedures.

Topics also included anti-doping and the role of chaperone volunteers, as well as the organisation of doping control in sport.

“FISU’s partnership with WADA is pivotal to educating our future sports leaders, athletes and volunteers in the fight against doping,” said Oleg Matytsin, FISU President.

“FISU is committed to protecting clean athletes and our volunteers have a key role to play in that.

“This is a great opportunity for our participants to learn first-hand from the world’s experts on anti-doping so that together we can ensure a fair and even playing field for all our athletes.”

The international forum, which is hosted by the Volga State Academy of Sport and Tourism.

The forum will conclude tomorrow.