WADA is the international independent agency established in 1999 to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against doping in sport. It develops and harmonizes anti-doping rules and policies worldwide, ensuring consistency across all sports and countries.
Doping can cause serious short-term and long-lasting health damage including cardiovascular issues, hormonal imbalances, and psychological problems.
All athletes should compete on a level playing field without artificial enhancements that provide unfair advantages over clean athletes.
Clean sport upholds the fundamental values and ethics of athletics including honesty, respect, excellence, and courage.
Education and awareness programs are essential to preventing doping and fostering a culture of clean competition at all levels.
The core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies worldwide
Technical and operational requirements for anti-doping programs
Annual list of substances and methods banned in sport
Comprehensive guide for athletes on anti-doping rules
Guidelines for sample collection and investigation procedures
Process for handling adverse analytical findings
Defines 11 specific violations including presence of prohibited substances, use or attempted use, evading sample collection, tampering, possession, trafficking, and whereabouts failures.
Establishes standard periods of ineligibility ranging from reprimands and warnings to lifetime bans depending on the nature and circumstances of the anti-doping rule violation.
Outlines comprehensive procedures for handling adverse analytical findings, atypical findings, and other anti-doping rule violations including notification and provisional suspensions.
Defines responsibilities of athletes, athlete support personnel, national federations, and other stakeholders in maintaining anti-doping compliance and clean sport.
