WADA News

WADA President Calls on Nations, Sports to Send Clean Athletes to Beijing

It is the responsibility of countries and sports federations to send clean athletes to the Olympic Games, says WADAs President John Fahey in the first of a series of b-roll segments posted on WADAs redesigned online media center. But due to significant efforts including a new world-class laboratory in Beijing, Fahey says he is confident athletes taking steroids or any other performance enhancing drug are more likely to be caught during the Beijing Gamesmore so than in any other Olympics. Click here for the interview.

Model of Best Practice for International Federations, Based on Revised Code

WADA has developed Models of Best Practice for National Olympic Committees (NOC), International Federations (IF) and National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADO) in order to assist these organizations in drafting anti-doping rules in line with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). Models of Best Practice for IFs based on the Revised Code are now available online. Models for NOCs and NADOs, based on the Revised Code, will be available soon. The Revised Code comes into force on January 1, 2009. Click here for the documents.

WADA 2007 Annual Report Now Available

WADAs 2007 Annual Report is now available online. To read the Report, click here.

WADA Issues Call for Proposals for Web Development and Design

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment and redesign of the WADA Web site. The deadline for submissions is July 10, 2008. Click here for the RFP.

WADA Gene Doping Symposium Calls for Greater Awareness, Strengthened Action against Potential Gene Transfer Misuse in Sport

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WADA Seeks Comment on the Second Draft International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Data Protection

The International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Data Protection will form part of the International Standards developed by WADA as part of the World Anti-Doping Program. The purpose of the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Data Protection is to ensure that all relevant parties involved in anti-doping in sport apply suitable privacy protection in relation to the collection and use of personal data. Following careful review and study of all comments received during the first consultation phase and further individual meetings, in particular with the Council of Europe, WADA is pleased to provide for your comments the second draft of the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Data Protection. Click here for the document. We look forward to your comments on this second draft. Please provide any feedback on the second draft International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Data Protection by July 14, 2008, to the WADA Legal Department by e-mail to: nicole.nezan@wada-ama.org or Fax: +1 514 904 8743.

WADAs Third Gene Doping Symposium to Consider Advances in Gene Transfer Therapies and Detection Methods, Related Legal and Ethical Issues

WADA is organizing its third Gene Doping Symposium in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 10-11, 2008, with the support of the Russian sport authorities. Gene doping represents a threat to the integrity of sport and the health of athletes, and as the international organization responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport in all its forms, WADA is devoting significant resources and attention to ways to detect and deter gene doping. This third Symposium, following on those held in 2002 in Banbury (U.S.) and in 2005 in Stockholm (Sweden), will provide an opportunity to receive an update on the latest research activities and developments, consider the boundaries between therapy and enhancement from both technical and ethical perspectives, and further address legal frameworks and law enforcement issues relating to gene doping. Attendees will include experts in gene transfer, scientists from the field of anti-doping, members of WADA's Gene Doping Panel (a group of international experts responsible for studying the latest advances in the field of gene therapy, the methods for detecting doping, and the research projects funded by WADA in this area), and ethicists. For more information on WADA's work in the area of gene doping, click here.

The World Anti-Doping Agency Highlights World Metrology Day 2008Measurement in Sport

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to promote recognition of May 20 as World Metrology Day 2008Measurement in Sport. Metrology is the science of measurement and annually on May 20 World Metrology Day is celebrated in order to promote the importance of high quality measurement science. The theme for World Metrology Day in 2008 is Measurement in SportNo games without Measurement. As this is an Olympic Games year the theme has been selected to highlight the importance of accurate measurements in areas such as time, distance and mass to ensure that there is comparability between different sporting achievements around the world and that the breaking of Olympic records are authenticated. The measurement of banned substances is another highly important area in which comparability of measurement between different laboratories is crucial. One of the chief strategies used to combat doping in sport centers on the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. WADA-accredited anti-doping laboratories around the world perform an extensive suite of chemical and biological tests in relation to this List, continually screening athletes for evidence of doping. The WADA, in conjunction with the National Measurement Institute, Australia (NMIA), has been supporting research programs to produce certified reference materials (CRMs) for banned substances in human urine. The most commonly reported banned substances are anabolic steroids, specifically testosterone and nandrolone. CRMs have been developed for these two important steroids that contain the major metabolites of these compounds in freeze-dried human urine at their permitted cut-off levels. Concentrations of the steroid metabolites in these CRMs have been determined using high-accuracy reference methods. These reference materials have been certified following the worlds best practice certification guidelines including thorough stability testing and the measurement of key parameters to ensure high accuracy with low measurement uncertainties. They are designed to be used in the validation of routine test methods and as quality control materials. Reference materials play an important role in the chemical measurement infrastructure. These CRMs provide a unique opportunity for WADA-accredited anti-doping laboratories to benchmark their methods versus rigorously assigned reference values. The use of these reference materials by WADA-accredited anti-doping laboratories should strengthen the fight against doping and ensure that high quality accurate measurements are produced which are comparable throughout the world. Programs such as this link closely to the aims of World Metrology Day and this years Measurement in Sport theme. Further information on the infrastructure, aims and activities in international metrology can be found at www.bipm.org/en/home. Dr Lindsey Mackay National Measurement Institute, Australia lindsey.mackay@measurement.gov.au http://www.measurement.gov.au/

Revised International Standards Now Available

The revised International Standards for Testing (IST) and for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE), approved by the Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency at its meeting on May 10, 2008, in Montreal (Canada), are now available online. These revised International Standards will come into force on January 1, 2009, along with the revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code), and are mandatory for Code compliance. For the revised IST and a Q&A outlining major changes, click here. For the revised ISTUE and a Q&A outlining major changes, click here.

WADA Advances Investigations and Enforcement Strategy, Strengthens Standards for Technical Aspects of Programs to Combat Doping in Sport

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) advanced strategies to combat doping in sport this weekend at the annual May meetings of its Executive Committee and Foundation Board. The Foundation Board discussed the importance of investigations in increasing the effectiveness of the fight against doping. Said WADA President John Fahey, AC: Our investigations strategy, launched by WADA in 2006, is based on the recognition that doping controls do not catch all cheaters and that evidence gathered by enforcement agencies and others, shared in a legally appropriate manner with anti-doping and sport authorities helps to uncover anti-doping rule violations that might otherwise escape detection. To this end, WADA hosted in Sydney in early May, with the support of the Australian Government, a Third Investigations Symposium convening senior level experts from sport, government and law enforcement agencies from around the world to continue the development of protocols for sharing evidence among the various parties. The protocols will be finalized in the coming months. Government Role in the Fight against Doping Governments active engagement in anti-doping was highlighted during the meetings: Public authorities are embracing the critical responsibilities they have to combat doping through their contributions and participation in WADA, and many other activities at the national level, said Fahey, himself a representative of governments in the joint sport-government partnership that is WADA. Governments recognize that elite athletes are not the only victims of the detrimental effects of doping and that the tentacles of doping have infiltrated youth culture and broader society around the world. It is an issue of greater public health that must be confronted. As of May 10, 2008, governments have fulfilled more than 87 percent of 2008 contributions, which is in line with the rate of contribution in 2007 and 10 percent above the contributions received by the same date in 2006. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on behalf of the Sports Movement, matches government contributions dollar-for-dollar. A joint research project with UNESCO was announced for the collection of legislation in countries around the world which outlaw the manufacture, distribution and possession of performance enhancing substances. Inconsistency exists among countries in the treatment of the production, use and distribution of doping substances, which confounds international efforts to curtail the dissemination of these substancessubstances that have been banned by the international community as part of the Prohibited List, continued Fahey. The joint project with UNESCO will help us gain a better understanding of the current landscape so that those countries lacking adequate enforcement mechanisms can be encouraged to update their laws. Under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sportunanimously approved by the 191 members of the UNESCO General Assembly in October 2005 and to date ratified by 83 individual countriesgovernments must ensure that laws against the manufacture and distribution of doping substances are in place, the penalties for breaking these laws are sufficiently stringent and that the laws are enforced as such. In a related matter, the WADA Executive Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed with Interpol, the worlds largest police organization, for the two organizations to work together in combating the trafficking of performance-enhancing drugs. The MOU will now be delivered to Interpol to be approved by its executive bodies. World Anti-Doping Code (Code) Compliance WADA presented an interim Code compliance report to the Foundation Board. 2008 is the first year in which signatories to the 2003 Code must officially report their status in relation to Code compliance. The Code requires that signatories report to WADA every second year, explaining reasons for any non-compliance. In November this year, WADA will, for the first time, through its Foundation Board, report on cases of non-compliance to stakeholders, including the IOC, who have jurisdiction to impose sanctions. The Olympic Charter was amended in 2003 so that adoption of the Code by the Olympic Movement is mandatory and that only Code-compliant sports can be included and remain in the program of the Olympic Games. WADA is collaborating closely with stakeholders to provide information and models that help them fill any gaps in their programs, as our ultimate objective is for all stakeholders to be implementing fully compliant anti-doping programs for the benefit of clean athletes around the world, said WADA Director General David Howman. It is our expectation that all anti-doping organizations falling short now will expedite their compliance and fulfill their commitments to their athletes. Revised Code and International Standards Fahey commended the considerable work of stakeholders and staff involved in the consultation for the revision of the Code and International Standards: Every effort was made over the past two years to solicit and incorporate the good experience and advice of stakeholders in the strengthening of anti-doping rules and procedures. This monumental task was performed with the utmost respect for everyones views and for achieving a final outcome that would benefit those who have a vested interest in the integrity of sport and the health of athletes. Since its initial adoption in 2003 by Sport and Governments as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport, the Code has proven to be a fair and effective tool for combating doping. WADA launched a process to refine the Code's provisions and strengthen worldwide anti-doping programs in April 2006. Consultations extended over 18 months and involved 3 rounds of review with 3 successive draft revisions of the Code distributed to all stakeholders for feedback. In addition, WADA sought input from various stakeholder groups, which included initiating 40 individual meetings and 70 presentations. The process for participating in the consultations was made public and transparent via WADA's Web site and communications to stakeholders. Each draft revision of the Code was published online along with the official submissions made by stakeholders in response to the drafts. In parallel to the revision of the Code is the revision of the International Standards, which are aimed at bringing harmonization among anti-doping organizations (ADOs) responsible for specific technical and operational parts of the anti-doping programs. Adherence to the International Standards is mandatory for signatories to the Code. The Executive Committee approved the revised International Standard for Testing (IST), which promotes a standardized approach for ADOs to plan effective testing and to maintain the integrity and identity of the samples. The IST covers all aspects of testing, such as test distribution planning, preparing for and conducting sample collection, and transport of samples. The revised IST expands on the requirements for ADOS for establishing registered testing pools (RTPs) and collecting athlete whereabouts information, crucial for effective no-advance-notice out-of-competition testing. The Executive Committee also approved the revised International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. These revised International Standards, and an additional standard relating to privacy protection to be presented to the Executive Committee at its September 2008 meeting, will come into force on January 1, 2009, along with the revised Code. Beijing Games In reporting on his visit to China in April 2008, Mr Fahey stated: Based on our observations and discussions, I am pleased to say that the Chinese authorities are in an advanced state of preparedness for a high-quality comprehensive anti-doping program in Beijing. WADA is pleased to play a supporting role by participating in the pre-Games testing task force with the IOC and the Organizing Committee, as well as sending an Independent Observers mission to monitor the doping control process throughout the Games. We will also have our Athlete Outreach program on hand during the Games to promote understanding and support of clean sport among athletes and officials. Science & Medicine In the area of science, collaboration has been initiated with external organizations such as pharmaceutical companies and drug agencies to improve early identification of potentially doping substances among new drugs in clinical development. Similarly, a collaborative agreement has been forged with the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) for the proper education of doctors practicing sports medicine in relation to doping substances. Athletes Passport The Executive Committee recommended the continuation of WADAs strategy in relation to the Athletes Passport. Specifically, WADA will continue its three-part approach involving research, harmonization and monitoring. In the area of research, WADA will continue its involvement in different research and development programs to continue to advance the science behind the concept. According to WADAs global mandate to harmonize the fight against doping, WADA will continue to provide help and assistance to anti-doping organizations interested in implementing the method by continuing to refine and harmonize various technical and practical elements relating to the programs (e.g. protocols for analysis and a special module in ADAMS for data management). Finally, WADA will monitor the implementation of these programs to ensure compliance with the Code. Results Management Responsibilities The Executive Committee directed WADA management to facilitate a process with International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations to review responsibilities in results management and criteria for ensuring consistency and harmony in processes managed by ADOs, including in relation to sanctions and appeals. The subject arose during the discussion of litigation costs to the Agency in which certain IFs had failed to follow-through on responsibilities to anti-doping in the respective sports and left it to the international agency to bear the burden of time and costs. Education WADA reported on a new initiative in the area of education. Noting that education, targeting all ages but youth in particular, is the key to preventing doping from occurring in the first place and is the most critical strategy for creating long-term success, WADA has undertaken the development of a youth education program based on Spirit of Sport values, incorporating scenario-based activities for decision-making in line with these values, and within a fun and engaging environment. ADAMS Momentum in the adoption of ADAMS by stakeholders was reported on by WADA management. ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration System) is the web-based database management system developed for stakeholders in their management of the doping control and results management process. Anti-Doping Development Board members were also informed of the development of Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs). Under this program, WADA initiates the creation of RADOs that will assume responsibility for anti-doping in areas of the world where there currently is limited or no anti-doping activity. The Agency works with stakeholders in the regions so that resources and expertise are shared in the establishment of anti-doping education and testing programs. A total of 15 RADOs have been created, engaging the participation of 122 countries. The ultimate objective is global coverage of harmonized Code-compliant anti-doping programs. Statutes The Executive Committee asked management to undertake a review of Article 7 of the Agencys Statutes to determine whether there exists ambiguity that would require revision. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

Clarification on Inaccurate Comments about Athlete Whereabouts Information

Following public comments by representatives from the Professional Players' Federation (PPF - the body representing the English Professional Footballers Association and the Professional Cricketers Association), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) would like to clarify the following points. These statements are regrettably based on inaccurate information. During the consultation process for the revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and the International Standard for Testing (IST), which aims at ensuring a harmonized approach for anti-doping organizations to plan effective testing, all WADA stakeholders were urged to provide WADA with their feedback to build on the experience gained by WADA and its stakeholders in the application of the Code and the IST since their coming into force in January 2004 and to improve anti-doping protocols and processes. The IST review was fully open and transparent, and included four phases of consultation (spanning two years) and the circulation of several revised IST drafts to stakeholders. WADA was pleased to read that the PPF had taken the time to peruse the IST. Regrettably, however, the document that was commented on by the group and raised within the media is not the document which is presently to be considered by the WADA Executive Committee. WADA ensures that it hears the voices of all, and makes every effort to receive information, submissions, and other matters from athletes in particular. Indeed, WADA invited the PPF to submit its comments on the IST last year. The date for receiving such submissions was at the end of October 2007. Subsequently, WADA has embarked on further discussions and consultation to ensure that its new Standard was clearly understood by all. This phase included consultation with WADAs Athlete Committee, with individuals who provided further submissions, with team sports, including the English Football Association (FA) and FIFA, and many others. It is disappointing that the PPF saw fit to criticize a document which is now outdated, and did so without any reference to WADA or request for further data. In fact, the new document has taken heed of issues surrounding team sports and the WADA Executive Committee will address the new document and consider its approval at its meeting on May 10 in Montreal. In order to recognize team sports, and in consultation with international federations of team sports, the revised IST has now included a special section which confirms that much of the whereabouts information filed for players on those teams will be collective team activity information, and that it is therefore likely that those filings will be made by team officials on a collective basis rather than by players on an individual basis. However, to maintain equal treatment for all athletes, players in team sports are not exempted from the standard whereabouts requirements. Therefore, an athlete in a team sport cannot avoid responsibility by blaming the team for filing inaccurate information about his/her whereabouts. It is also to be noted that all the opinions WADA has obtained since the Code was first drafted in 2002-2003 indicate that whereabouts requirements in the IST are proportionate. In fact, a ruling from a civil court in Spain last year in relation to the whereabouts standard and rules which form part of the IST in force upheld the validity of out-of-competition whereabouts requirements. There has been no other suggestion or claim that the IST, or the specific whereabouts rules adopted by various anti-doping organizations in conformity with the IST, amounted to a breach of any right of privacy or, for that matter, any other particular right.

WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Enforcement of Investigations Strategies, Code Compliance, Current Anti-Doping Issues in Sport on May 10-11

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. These Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings will also be the first to be held under the presidency of the Hon. John Fahey since the commencement of his term as WADA President on January 1, 2008. During these two days, members representing Governments of the world and the Olympic Movement will review the latest advances made in relation to WADA's investigations strategy. This strategy, launched in 2006, is based on the recognition that doping controls do not catch all cheaters and that evidence gathered by enforcement agencies and others, shared in a legally appropriate manner, with anti-doping and sport authorities helps to uncover anti-doping rule violations that might otherwise escape detection. On May 1-2, in collaboration with the Australian government, WADA is co-organizing in Sydney a third symposium convening representatives from these groups to discuss the drafting of protocols and best practices for the sharing of evidence and information among organizations. This will be completed in 2008 and will be a significant addition to WADA's strategies to remove cheaters from competition. WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss stakeholders' compliance with the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code). 2008 is the first year in which signatories to the 2003 Code must officially report their status in relation to Code-compliance. The Code requires that signatories report to WADA every second year, explaining reasons for any non-compliance. In November this year, WADA will, for the first time, through its Foundation Board, report on cases of non-compliance to stakeholders, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who have jurisdiction to impose sanctions. The Olympic Charter was amended in 2003 so that adoption of the Code by the Olympic Movement is mandatory and that only Code-compliant sports can be included and remain in the program of the Olympic Games. In addition, members will discuss the implementation of the revised Code, which will come into force on January 1, 2009, and revisions to the International Standards for Testing and for Therapeutic Use Exemptionwhich can be approved by the Executive Committeeas well as a new draft International Standard for the Protection of Privacy. International Standards are aimed at bringing harmonization among anti-doping organizations in various technical areas and are mandatory for Code signatories. If approved, these revised Standards shall come into force on or prior to January 1, 2009. Among other topics to be addressed at the meetings are updates on preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games in the field of anti-doping; ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (ratified by 83 countries to date); the latest advances in the area of science; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations; and WADA's 2009 draft budget. Members will be updated on the Agency's activities in all areas, including athlete education for fair play and prevention, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, and regional offices.

Clarification on WADAs Role in Florian Busch Case

Following misleading information in the public domain, WADA would like to clarify the following points. Contrary to a report posted on May 3 on the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Web site, WADA has not "cleared" the German ice hockey player Florian Busch from an anti-doping rule violation. As the international independent organization responsible for coordinating and monitoring the fight against doping in sport, WADA's duty is to monitor anti-doping activities worldwide to ensure proper implementation of and compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the document harmonizing anti-doping rules in all sports and all countries, by international sports federations (IFs) and national anti-doping organizations (NADOs). In this case, WADA was notified on April 24 of the decision rendered by the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) to not impose a ban on the player. Since then, WADA has been trying to obtain, through the German National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the rules of the DEB regarding WADA's right of appeal. Unfortunately, after trying for several days to receive this information, WADA was informed by the NADA that the DEB would not answer questions prior to the end of the IIHF World Championships, which are currently being held in Canada. Due to this lack of cooperation, WADA has now formally requested the IIHF to open proceedings against the player on the basis of the IIHF rules and to provisionally suspend the player from any competition.

Beijing Issue of Play True Magazine Previews WADAs Anti-Doping Role at Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Beijing issue of WADA's flagship magazine, Play True, is now available. As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee prepare for their anti-doping activities during this year's Summer Games, WADA puts in motion the resources and expertise that will oversee a range of important supporting responsibilities. This "Beijing 2008" issue of Play True profiles WADA's roles, including sending an Independent Observers mission, delivering Athlete Outreach and participating in the Pre-Games Testing Task Force. Play True also features a guest editorial from IOC President Jacques Rogge on his policy of zero tolerance for cheaters, as well as an in-depth interview with Sir Craig Reedie, Chairman of WADA's Finance and Administration Committee, on resources and funding of the global fight against doping in sport. Among other features are a report from WADA's Athlete Committee on its latest gathering, a look at what stakeholders' obligations are in relation to World Anti-Doping Code compliance reporting in 2008, and highlights of the growing success of ADAMS, the Web-based database management system for anti-doping organizations and athletes. Click here to download a copy of Play True.

WADA Holds Third Investigations Symposium

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WADA Congratulates FINA, the First Sport to Implement the Revised Code

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WADA President Fahey in China on Official Visit

WADA President John Fahey is in Beijing (China) this week for meetings with the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the Chinese authorities responsible for the fight against doping in the country. To read Mr. Faheys speech to the ANOC General Assembly, click here.

Eighty Countries Have Now Ratified UNESCO Convention against Doping in Sport

With Italy and Guatemala having completed their ratification procedure, 80 countries have now ratified the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, adopted unanimously by the 191 governments present at the UNESCO General Conference in October 2005 and which came into force on February 1, 2007. The UNESCO Conventionthe first universal treaty against doping in sportis the practical instrument by which governments formalize their commitment to the fight against doping. Because many governments cannot be bound by a non-governmental document such as the World Anti-Doping Code (the document harmonizing anti-doping rules in all sports and all countries), this Convention permits governments to align their domestic policies with the Code and to thus harmonize the rules governing anti-doping in sport and public legislation. WADA is in permanent contact with UNESCO and the different governments that have not yet ratified the treaty in order to facilitate and encourage its rapid ratification. In addition, the revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code), unanimously endorsed by delegates from sports and governments at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in November 2007 and to come into force on January 1, 2009, states that, starting in 2009, the International Olympic Committee will accept bids for the Olympic Games only from countries where the government has ratified the UNESCO Convention and where the National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee and National Anti-Doping Organization are in compliance with the Code. The revised Code also calls International Federations to do everything possible to award World Championships only to countries where the government has ratified the Convention and where the National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee and National Anti-Doping Organization are in compliance with the Code, starting on January 1, 2010. Click here to view the updated list of countries who have ratified the Convention.

UCI Lawsuit Causes Termination of WADA Pilot Project in Cycling Athletes Passport

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that, as a result of the UCIs lawsuit against WADA (see below for WADAs March 25, statement regarding the UCI lawsuit) and its obvious and inherent legal and practical implications, WADA has withdrawn its support of the UCI in relation to WADAs pilot project of the Athletes Passport. WADA maintains its commitment to the Athletes Passport concept and its potential benefit to augmenting strategies to combat doping and WADA will continue the pilot project with another sport. WADA agreed to pilot its Athletes Passport project with the UCI, rather than any other sport, in an attempt to help restore cycling to a cleaner and more credible state, said WADA President John Fahey. This came following a cycling season and Tour de France in 2007 in which cycling was yet again wracked with doping scandals. Since October 2007, WADA has supported the UCI, in financial and human resources, with this pilot project. But in light of the UCIs attack on WADA, we now find a partnership with the UCI untenable and will therefore initiate dialogue with other sports in order to advance the Athletes Passport project. Click here for more information about the Athletes Passport concept and its potential to enhance anti-doping strategies. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Title: WADA Responds to UCI Press Release Date: March 25, 2008 On March 20, 2008, the UCI announced in a press release that it and its former president, Hein Verbruggen, had sued the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Richard W. Pound, for what they perceive as being continual injurious and biased comments by Mr. Pound against UCI and Mr. Verbruggen in the context of the efforts made by them to eradicate doping from the sport of cycling. This action by UCI in suing WADAs former president is in fact an action against WADA. WADA will be taking all steps necessary to ensure that the court is fully informed of issues and facts relating to doping in cycling. WADA will instruct legal counsel to represent WADA and its former president in this regard, and to robustly defend and reject the unfounded allegations made by the UCI. It is especially disappointing that the UCI takes these steps and commits its finances to legal action against WADA, rather than assisting in the funding of the Landis appeal. UCI specifically declined to contribute to the Landis case on the grounds that it had no budget to do so. Yet the appeal was specifically conducted under UCI rules, involved a breach of the sports anti-doping policy, and is a major case for the sport. (NB: USADA conducted the hearings under delegated authority from USA Cycling, the UCIs national member in the U.S.)

WADA Responds to UCI Press Release

On March 20, 2008, the UCI announced in a press release that it and its former president, Hein Verbruggen, had sued the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Richard W. Pound, for what they perceive as being continual injurious and biased comments by Mr. Pound against UCI and Mr. Verbruggen in the context of the efforts made by them to eradicate doping from the sport of cycling. This action by UCI in suing WADAs former president is in fact an action against WADA. WADA will be taking all steps necessary to ensure that the court is fully informed of issues and facts relating to doping in cycling. WADA will instruct legal counsel to represent WADA and its former president in this regard, and to robustly defend and reject the unfounded allegations made by the UCI. It is especially disappointing that the UCI takes these steps and commits its finances to legal action against WADA, rather than assisting in the funding of the Landis appeal. UCI specifically declined to contribute to the Landis case on the grounds that it had no budget to do so. Yet the appeal was specifically conducted under UCI rules, involved a breach of the sports anti-doping policy, and is a major case for the sport. (NB: USADA conducted the hearings under delegated authority from USA Cycling, the UCIs national member in the U.S.)

WADA Announces Its 2009 Social Science Research Grant Program

WADA invites applications for its 2009 Social Science Research Grant Program. This Program encourages research in the social sciences to obtain information which will enable more efficient doping prevention strategies. WADA awards research grants to organizations of all types (universities, colleges, small businesses, for-profit or not-for-profit organizations). The deadline for submissions for the 2009 competition is July 11, 2008. For the Call for Proposals, the Application Guidelines and other related documents, click here.

Presentations from WADA Media Symposium now Online

WADA has now posted online speeches and presentations from the Agencys Media Symposium, held on February 27 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. WADAs updated press kit can also be downloaded from the Media Center. Click here to access the documents.

Independent Legal Opinion Finds Code Revision Compatible with Fundamental Rights of Athletes

Originally posted on November 15, 2007 An independent legal opinion reviewing article 10.6 of the Revised World Anti-Doping Code (3.0), which proposes increased sanctions for anti-doping rule violations involving aggravating circumstances, has found that the proposal complies with the fundamental rights of athletes. Click here for the executive summary and the full legal opinion.

Revised World Anti-Doping Code now Available

The revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code), which was unanimously approved by the delegates at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport and adopted by WADA's Foundation Board on November 17, 2007, is now available online. This revised Code will come into force on January 1, 2009. For the revised Code and a Q&A outlining major changes, click here.

Former WADA President receives Laureus award

Former WADA President Richard W. Pound received this week the 2008 "Spirit of Sport" award from the Laureus World Sports Academy in a ceremony held in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The Laureus awards recognize every year significant achievments in sports. "The Spirit of Sport Award recognizes the struggle of one man who over 20 years has been a crusader against doping in sport," said former US track star Edwin Moses, chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy. "Always outspoken, often vilified within sport and the media, he has remained steadfast in his convictions that doping equals cheating and is systematically destroying sport from within. Given the last sporting year's revelations he has been proven right." "Last year he stepped down after eight years as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, but his dedication to raising this issue to the top of the sporting and governmental agenda is exemplary." Mr Pound, still a member of WADA's Foundation Board, said: "Winning this award is fabulous both for me and for the recognition that the Laureus World Sports Academy has thus given to the fight against drugs in sport. I am delighted and honoured to be recognized by a body of such sporting legends, and it is a wonderful end to my eight years as chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency."

Call for proposals for scientific research grants 2008

WADA is committed to increasing the volume of research dedicated to developing new and improved detection methods for performance-enhancing substances and methods. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$37 million to scientific research. Scientists interested in applying to WADA's scientific research program in 2008 are invited to submit their applications by May 2, 2008. For more information about the 2008 program and applications, click here. Para este texto en español, haga clic aquí

Llamado a concurso de proyectos de investigación científica 2008

La Agencia Mundial Antidopaje está comprometida a aumentar el volumen de investigación dedicado a desarrollar nuevos y mejores métodos de detección de sustancias y métodos dopantes. Desde el 2001, la AMA ha invertido más de 37 millones US$ en proyectos de investigación científica. Se invita a los investigadores interesados en el Programa Científico de la AMA 2008 a presentar sus propuestas hasta el 2 de mayo del 2008. Para mayores detalles sobre el programa 2008 y sus requisitos, haga clic aquí.

Countries of the Americas Give Strong Backing to WADA and the Fight against Doping

During the eighth meeting of the Americas Council of Sports (CADE), held in Montevideo (Uruguay) on February 1415, 2008, the CADE member countries expressed their strong commitment to fight against doping in sports and their support of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), its mission and its activities. In a move to fulfill the regions funding commitments to WADA and to shore up vital resources committed to the global fight against doping, CADE member countries approved the formula for annual WADA contributions based on the current Organization of American States formula. Member countries also voiced a strong call to those countries that have not yet ratified the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport to do so without delay, as the UNESCO Convention is the practical tool by which governments align their domestic policies with the universally approved World Anti-Doping Code. All of the Americas countries are CADE members. Participants of this eighth assembly include: Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Equator, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití, Honduras, Jamaica, México, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. WADA is funded equally by the Olympic Movement and the governments of the world. In 2001, the governments determined and agreed to a region formula by which they fund half of WADAs budget. Within each region, governments agree internally to each of their individual share.

Play True Magazine Outlines Code Revisions

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Athlete Whereabouts by SMS: New Feature in ADAMS

A new SMS feature added recently to ADAMS makes it simple for athletes to submit Whereabouts updates using a mobile phone, smart phone, or PDA. While athletes are still required to enter Whereabouts into ADAMS on a quarterly basis, this new SMS feature facilitates updates, especially when Internet is not available. How it works: An athlete enters a short message describing his or her change of plans and sends this via SMS directly to ADAMS using a virtual mobile number. Upon receipt, ADAMS files this message in the athletes Whereabouts calendar as determined by the athletes mobile telephone number. A notification is automatically sent to the anti-doping organizations Whereabouts coordinator indicating that an SMS message has been received from the athlete. The notification contains a link to the received message. When the Whereabouts coordinator opens the notification, the athletes record will be automatically retrieved and the corresponding months Whereabouts calendar will be displayed on the screen. The Whereabouts coordinator will update the athletes calendar as instructed by the SMS text message. The real-time availability of Whereabouts updates will help to ensure greater efficiency for both anti-doping organizations and athletes. Because Whereabouts information can be modified from anywhere, athletes have more flexibility in keeping information current. ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration & Management System) is the web-based database management system that simplifies the daily activities of all stakeholders and athletes involved in the anti-doping system. ADAMS is used by anti-doping and sports organizations to manage the doping control and results management processes in a multi-level access system that protects the security and confidentiality of data. Developed and managed by WADA, ADAMS is available free of charge in seven languages (English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Russian and Arabic). For more information, click here.

WADA Seeks Stakeholder Comments on the Draft Revision of the International Standard for TUE

WADA is pleased to provide the recently revised second International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), version 1.1, January 2008, for stakeholder review and comment. Click here for the documents.

WADA Applauds PGA Tour Anti-Doping Initiative

The World Anti-Doping Agency applauds the actions taken by the PGA Tour to institute an anti-doping program based on the World Anti-Doping Code. The PGA Tour anti-doping program is based in large part on the universally accepted rules, promulgated in 2004, in the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and related International Standards, said WADA Director General David Howman. "No sport is immune to the threat of doping, and we congratulate the PGA Tour for taking the initiative to ensure measures are in place that help protect athlete health and the sports integrity. We are particularly supportive of their educational program, continued Howman. The PGA Tour has taken very responsible action toward its players by hosting educational sessions prior to commencing testing in July so that the players are fully informed of the dangers and consequences of doping.

Public Authorities and Sport Movement Contributions to WADA Reached Highest Annual Level in 2007

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WADA Criticizes MLB and Union for Continued Evasion of Anti-Doping Reform

WADA Separates Fact from MLB Fiction and Calls for Real Action The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laments Major League Baseballs (MLB) and the Players Associations (MLBPA) continued resistance to implementing meaningful anti-doping reform. Professional baseballs response to Sen. Mitchells report is baffling, said WADA President John Fahey. To suggest that it might continue to keep its anti-doping testing program in-house, after 18-months of investigation led by one of the most respected individuals in modern public affairs who, in the final analysis, concluded that the leagues anti-doping testing program needs to be managed in its entirety by an independent third party, is demeaning to Sen. Mitchell and the Congressional Committees who view doping as a serious threat to public health. Equally reprehensible is their blatant disregard for the truth, continued Fahey. Contrary to what they have told Congress this week, there is a reliable test for hGH; the storing of blood is practical, in Fact has been effectively in practice for some time in World Anti-Doping Code-compliant testing. Its time to separate Fact from MLB fiction. MLB Fiction: There is no reliable test for hGH. Fact: A scientifically valid and effective test for hGH exists. HGH testing has been applied at the Olympic Games. Commercial kits are in development for future large scale testing. MLB is aware of the reliable test for hGH, or at least, they have no excuse not to be aware of the test. WADA, on several occasions over the past two years, has written to the MLB offering to host a meeting between WADA scientific experts and the MLB to update them on the science and to offer to work together should the MLB wish to join the effort to combat hGH abuse in sports. With very little effort on their part and in very little time, MLB could make a very positive impact in the world of sport by cooperating with WADA. For more information on hGH testing, click here. MLB Fiction: Storing blood is not practical. Fact: Freezing liquid fraction of blood (serum or plasma) is a scientifically acceptable solution that allows for the preservation of substances in samples for future testing and detection. Research has shown that hGH is very stable in frozen serum or plasma. WADA encourages anti-doping organizations under the World Anti-Doping Code to store blood samples when relevant. Storing serum or plasma for future testing has a significant deterrent effect. The World Anti-Doping Code makes it possible to open a disciplinary proceeding within eight years from the date an anti-doping rule violation occurred. To not collect and store blood samples, when you have the resources and opportunity, is to essentially give players a free pass to hGH abuse. MLB Fiction: The Current MLB testing program is independent enough Fact: The MLB testing program is not independent. Independence can only be achieved through outsourcing the program to a third party. Independence is necessary because it ensures that there is no conflict of interest and that accountability of all parties (including players and management) is upheld. Accountability would ensure that no loopholes would exist to be exploited by management and players, such as the current system used to get around the amphetamines ban by making attention deficit disorder claims in order to have access to stimulants like Ritalin. This is a final crossroads for baseball, and Congress for that matter: the negotiations between the league and players association, that they say will be completed by March 1, must address these issues in full, said Fahey. Notwithstanding other recent initiatives by the MLB to address doping, such as the funding of anti-doping research, by not wholly embracing Sen. Mitchells recommendations, especially those regarding independent third-party testing and hGH testing, MLB and the MLBPA are essentially thumbing their nose at those who care about the integrity of the game and the millions of youth who are impacted by what the professionals do.

WADA Hails Anti-Doping Research Partnership

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WADA and CONFEJES Partner in the Fight against Doping

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Q&A on Human Growth Hormone Testing

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Canada is Proud to Host World Anti-Doping Agency Headquarters Until 2021

On December 19, 2007, WADA President Richard W. Pound participated in a ceremony with the Honourable Michael M. Fortier, Canadian Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and several other dignitaries to celebrate the commitment of the governments of Canada and Quebec to hosting the WADA headquarters for an additional ten years, extending the agreement to 2021. Click here for the Canadian Governments press release. To view or listen to the recording, click here.

WADA Statement on Mitchell Report

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes Sen. George Mitchells report exposing the depth of the drug problem and urging progress in the fight against doping in major league baseball. WADA supports many of his conclusions and recommendations, including the recommendation that Major League Baseball must institute a credible testing program that is fully transparent, implemented by an independent third party, and incorporates year-round, no-advance-notice testing. The program that Sen. Mitchell is recommending is based largely on the model developed by WADA and universally approved and implemented by Sport and Governments around the world, said WADA President Richard W. Pound. The real question now is, what will MLB and the players association do? They must look at changes to the collective bargaining agreement immediately. They now have no credible reason to delay. As for the recommendation to waive disciplinary action against those players who were found through the report to have used banned drugs, Mr. Pound expressed his concern that accountability should not be lost in the process of moving beyond the current drug era of baseball. WADA supports the principle of accountability, and holding everyone responsible for their own actions, including not only the players, but also the clubs and the management," said Pound. "After all, were talking about sport. Sport is based on rules. And when rules are broken, there must be consequences. If theres to be any kind of amnesty, then it should promote a real truth and reconciliation that motivates all of those who have doped to be forthcoming in order to achieve a true clean slate, for the sake of restoring real integrity to the sport. WADA also supports the recommendation of a completely independent investigatory office to follow-up on allegations of anti-doping rules violations. It is clear that the most effective strategy in combating doping in sport involves a combination of several programs, including testing, education, and investigations, continued Pound. Non-analytical evidence is just as important in determining a doping violation as a positive test. We have been promoting this approach and promoting collaboration between the Sport Movement and government and law enforcement authorities to ensure that we can attack doping in this way as well.

WADA President Meets with Victor Conte

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WADA Congratulates UK for Independent Anti-Doping Organization

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) applauds the initiative of the UK Department for Culture, Media & Sport and UK Sport to establish an independent national anti-doping organization. WADA congratulates Gerry Sutcliffe and UK Sport for this very positive and decisive action, said WADA Director General David Howman. The new model is based on the evolution of anti-doping that requires a strong independent anti-doping organization able to coordinate and collaborate with other entities such as law enforcement authorities to ensure an effective fight against doping in sport. WADA looks forward to supporting and working with the new agency.

In Search of the Spirit of Sport

The struggle for the future, and perhaps the soul, of sport is an ongoing conflict. The arguments pressed by the opponents of doping control have not changed much at all in the quarter-century since Thomas H. Murray, PhD, of the Hastings Center began his research into the ethics of performance enhancement in sport. Five arguments come up repeatedly in one variation or another. Each of them seems plausible at first, but each one has serious flaws. Click here for Thomas Murrays article.

Code Review & Consultation: December Update

WADA would like to thank all stakeholders who provided comments during the three phases of the Code Revision process which have helped to harmonize the needs of the various stakeholders and to produce a stronger World Anti-Doping Code. Click here for the most recent monthly update relating to the revised Code.

Athletes Passport Q&A

In response to numerous inquiries, WADA has published online a Q&A on the Athletes Passport in order to clarify questions and provide more information about the longitudinal tracking of athlete biological data in the context of anti-doping. To read the Q&A, click here.

WADA Announces Appointments to 2008 Working Committees

International Expertise Contributes to Advances in Anti-Doping in Sport The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the appointments of its Working Committees for the year 2008. The Working Committees play a key advisory role in policy and priority development for the international agency responsible for monitoring and coordinating the global fight against doping in sport. The Committee appointments were approved by the WADA Foundation Board at its meeting on November 17, 2007, in Madrid (Spain), hosted in conjunction with the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. Nominations for committee membership are sought each year from WADAs stakeholders, including government and sport authorities. A rotation system ensures that one-third of committee members are replaced every year. The Committees, whose responsibilities are described below, report to the Executive Committee, WADAs supreme decision-making body. The Health, Medical & Research Committee (HM&R) provides expert advice to enable WADA to serve as world leader on health, medical and research issues related to drug-free sport. The HM&R Committee monitors scientific developments in sport to safeguard doping-free sport practice, oversees the various scientific working groups in relation to the Prohibited List, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), and Laboratory Accreditation, and participates in the selection process of scientific research projects. WADAs Athlete Committee represents the views and rights of athletes worldwide, while providing insight and oversight into athletes roles and responsibilities as it relates to anti-doping. The committee is comprised of Olympic, Paralympic and other elite-level athlete leaders from around the world who assist in raising awareness about anti-doping and promote the Play True message, as well as actively liaise with and provide feedback from government, regional and national leaders about anti-doping initiatives. The Education Committee provides expert advice, recommendations and guidance to WADA management with respect to both short-term education strategies and activities, and longer term approaches to WADAs education programs. The Finance & Administration Committee advises WADA management and the Executive Committee with respect to budget development, funding, and financial and administrative policy. Memberships to the Working Committees, to commence on January 1, 2008, are listed here. WADAs Working Groups, whose mandates are to provide specific expert advice on certain areas, are also included.

WADA Seeks Comment on Draft Revision of the International Standard for Testing

WADA is pleased to provide the recently revised draft International Standard for Testing (IST), posted on the WADA Web site. The purpose of the IST is to plan for effective testing and to maintain the integrity and identity of samples, from notifying the athlete to transporting samples for analysis as well as handling whereabouts information and missed tests. Following an extensive consultation process prior to the World Anti-Doping Conference in Madrid, a revised version of the standard (V 3.0, October 2007) is now available for review online. We encourage your continued comment on the draft standard during this consultation period which will conclude in May 2008, at which time the Standard will be tabled for final approval by the WADA Executive Committee. This version will be further developed in the New Year based on the feedback you are able to provide as well as the continued direct consultation with all WADA stakeholders. You will also find versions of the standard which have been redlined to the 2.0 version (2007) and the active 2003 version for your reference. Additionally, an explanatory note on the development of the standard has been included to assist in the comprehension of the draft Standard. Click here for the documents. The deadline for feedback during this consultation period is January 21, 2008. Please submit comment to the WADA Standards and Harmonization Department by e-mail to: stuart.kemp@wada-ama.org, or Fax: +1 514 904 2266.

WADA President-elect, the Hon. John Fahey A.C., Holds Two Days of Intensive Meetings with Management Team, Discusses Future Strategies in the Fight against Doping in Sport

On November 19-20, 2007, the Hon. John Fahey A.C., president-elect of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), spent two days at WADA headquarters in Montreal meeting with WADA management and discussing strategies for future activities. The meetings, held only two days following his election as WADAs incoming president, were intended to provide Mr. Fahey with an in-depth briefing of WADAs activities and programs in the lead-up to his taking office on 1 January 2008. It has been extremely important and helpful for me to consult with WADAs highly skilled and experienced staff and to seek their views on current and future strategies in the global fight against doping in sport, said Mr. Fahey. These briefings will help me to get ahead of the learning curve so that I can hit the ground running come January 1. At its November 17, 2007, meeting, held in Madrid (Spain) in conjunction with the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, the WADA Foundation Board elected Mr. Fahey, former Finance Minister of Australia and a representative of Governments, as its next president. Prof. Arne Ljungqvist, member of the International Olympic Committee, chairman of WADA's Health, Medical and Research Committee and representing the Olympic Movement, was chosen as the vice president. WADAs leadership is nominated by each of the two sets of stakeholdersthe Olympic Movement and Governmentsfollowing the principle of rotation so that there will be an alternation of representation between the Sport Movement and Governments in the president and vice president positions respectively. Mr. Faheys extensive experience and acumen in leading major initiatives, including at the cabinet level of government, will serve him well as president of the international agency responsible for working with Sport and Governments in leading the global harmonized fight against doping in sport, said WADA Director General David Howman. WADA's current president, Mr. Richard Pound, representing the Olympic Movement, was appointed as WADAs president when WADA was created in November 1999. He was reappointed in 2001 and 2004 for two further terms, the latter to expire on December 31, 2007. Mr. Fahey and Prof. Ljungqvist will serve a three-year term each, to begin on January 1, 2008.

WADA Board Selects The Hon. John Fahey A.C. as next President, Prof Arne Ljungqvist as next Vice President

The Hon. John Fahey A.C., former Finance Minister of Australia and a representative of Governments, was selected by the WADA Foundation Board to serve as its next President. Prof Arne Ljungqvist, IOC Member, Chairman of WADA's Health, Medical and Research Committee and representing the Olympic Movement, was chosen as the Vice President. WADAs Foundation Board members are nominated by each of the two sets of stakeholdersthe Olympic Movement and Governments. At its meeting on November 20, 2006, WADAs Foundation Board formalized in the Agencys Statutes the principle of rotation in the president and vice president seats so that there will be an alternation of representation between the Sport Movement and Governments in the president and vice-president positions respectively. WADA's current President, Mr Richard Pound, representing the Olympic Movement, was appointed as WADAs president when WADA was created in November 1999. He was reappointed in 2001 and 2004 for two further terms, the latter to expire on December 31, 2007. Mr Fahey and Prof Ljungqvist will serve a three-year term each, to begin on January 1, 2008.

Governments, Sports Adopt Resolution at World Conference to Redouble Efforts and Intensify Global Fight against Doping in Sport

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Former WADA President receives Laureus award

Call for proposals for scientific research grants 2008

Llamado a concurso de proyectos de investigación científica 2008

Countries of the Americas Give Strong Backing to WADA and the Fight against Doping

Play True Magazine Outlines Code Revisions

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Public Authorities and Sport Movement Contributions to WADA Reached Highest Annual Level in 2007

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WADA President Meets with Victor Conte

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In Search of the Spirit of Sport

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WADA Announces Appointments to 2008 Working Committees

WADA Seeks Comment on Draft Revision of the International Standard for Testing

WADA President-elect, the Hon. John Fahey A.C., Holds Two Days of Intensive Meetings with Management Team, Discusses Future Strategies in the Fight against Doping in Sport

WADA Board Selects The Hon. John Fahey A.C. as next President, Prof Arne Ljungqvist as next Vice President

Governments, Sports Adopt Resolution at World Conference to Redouble Efforts and Intensify Global Fight against Doping in Sport

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