World Anti-Doping Agency

🔔 Reminder: The deadline for submitting proposals for our 2025 Social Science Research Grant Program is 18 November at 12:00 (GMT).    Social science research plays a crucial role in the anti-doping system, enhancing our understanding of doping as a human behavior and reinforcing our prevention model. Since 2005, we have invested over USD 5 million in more than 150 projects through the program.    For more information on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/ej_tCfv7     #CleanSport #AntiDoping 

🌏 Earlier this week, members of our leadership team gathered with Sport Ministers and representatives from 15 Oceania countries in Apia, Samoa for the inaugural WADA forum for Ministers Responsible for Sport in Oceania.     Hosted in partnership with the Government of Samoa, the forum underscored the importance of government support for clean sport and anti-doping initiatives in the region. Our President, Witold Bańka, expressed the critical role that governments play in supporting national anti-doping organizations.      Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYm-XvYP      #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Forum 

Earlier this month, we hosted two insightful webinars, focusing on Intelligence and Investigations, organized by our Latin American and Caribbean Regional Office in collaboration with our I&I Department and Legal Affairs Department. 🎙️    💬 The feedback from participants was incredibly positive, and we look forward to future sessions. Stay tuned for upcoming webinar announcements!    #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Webinar 

🌎 Francisco Leon Cannock, Director of our Latin America and Caribbean Office was in Havana, Cuba, where he met with key figures, including the Vice Minister of the Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation, Mr. Raúl Fornés; the President of the National Olympic Committee, Roberto León Richards; the Director of NADO Cuba, Dr. Yahumara Castro Together. They discussed clean sport initiatives, and a two-year development project (2024-2025) aimed at strengthening NADO Cuba’s programs in cooperation with PAN-RADO.    The Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation has committed its full support to NADO Cuba, ensuring the necessary resources are in place for a successful program.     We also engaged with Cuban athletes, including Paris 2024 athletes, and their athlete support personnel, increasing our efforts and commitment to communicate more and be closer to the athletes.    #CleanSport #AntiDoping 

📅 Mark your calendars! On 7 November, 14:00-15:00 CET the International Testing Agency is hosting a webinar on the 2025 Prohibited List.    With changes coming into effect on 1 January 2025, our Senior Manager, Medical, Science and Medicine, David Healy, will share valuable insights on Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and what athletes need to know, alongside other expert panelists.    👋 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dpA3fUhD     #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Webinar 

Last day to take action for clean sport and ensure athletes' voices are heard! ⏳   Only a few hours left to submit candidates for our Athlete Council Group 2 (2025-2027)! International Federations Athlete Commissions, have until 25 October to nominate athletes who want to represent their peers on critical issues affecting sport worldwide.    Together, we can shape strong anti-doping policies.     ✔️ Deadline: 25 October – Reach out to your International Federation Athlete Commission now! Ryan Pini, MBE, OL, OLY Maja Włoszczowska, OLY Humphrey Kayange, OGW, OLY Gaby Ahrens OLY #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Election 

📣 Africa Office News!     We are pleased to announce that our agreements with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa and the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport have been renewed to continue hosting our Africa Office in Cape Town. 🌍 First established in 2003, this partnership remains crucial in promoting clean sport across the continent, allowing us to work with African athletes and public authorities to advance the fight for doping-free sport.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eq-D5hQ7     #CleanSport #AntiDoping

We are pleased to publish the list of 14 scientific research projects provisionally approved to receive a total of USD 1.4 million in funding through the first cycle of our 2024 Scientific Research Grant Program. ✅    These projects were selected following a thorough review process by our Science & Medicine management team and external experts.    https://bit.ly/3NE5rDc    This funding underscores our commitment to advancing innovative research to strengthen the global anti-doping system. More details on these projects will be shared soon!    #CleanSport #AntiDoping  

Our President, Witold Bańka, addressed over 350 leaders from 120+ International Federations and the International Olympic Committee – IOC at the SportAccord International Federation Forum 2024, held this week in Lausanne, Switzerland. 🎤    In line with the theme of this year’s forum, ‘Ensuring your International Federation is match fit and future ready’, Mr. Bańka’s keynote speech emphasized the need for IFs to properly support and resource their personnel, so that they can effectively manage their anti-doping programs.     “We cannot overstate the importance of the role of International Federations in the protection of clean sport. The World Anti-Doping Code places a lot of responsibility on IFs, and each one has a key part to play in implementing anti-doping policies and rules which conform with the Code and International Standards. Without the day-to-day work of the International Federations, sport as we know it would simply not exist.” said Mr. Bańka.     Emma Terho, our Athlete Council member and Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, was also in attendance at the Forum to participate in the session titled ‘A robust anti-doping system in 2024 and beyond’.      Read more here: https://bit.ly/40eNyC7     #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Forum 

Maja Włoszczowska, Olympian and professional mountain biker, tells us about the importance of her role within our Athlete Council.🎙️    Just like Maja, you can play a vital role as a mentor to the next generation of athletes and support our mission for clean sport. Eligible International Federation Athlete Commissions are now invited to nominate candidates for the Athlete Council election. Seize this opportunity to have your voice heard and make a direct impact.     🗓️ Deadline: October 25, 2024  📢 Reach out to your IF Athlete Commission today!    #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Election