WADA Press Releases

WADA President Calls on Nations, Sports to Send Clean Athletes to Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games in New B-Roll

It is the responsibility of countries and sports federations to send clean athletes to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, says the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) John Fahey in a new b-roll segment. This online interview is part of an initiative by WADA to redesign and enrich the content of its online media center in the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. New features and functionalities in the "Media Resources" section of WADA's Web site (www.wada-ama.org) include previews of photos, video and b-roll material available to the media free of charge. Various interview segments with WADA's President John Fahey, video footage of WADA's headquarters, the doping control process, anti-doping laboratory work, and other material can be ordered from this section. In addition, WADA has launched a partnership with The NewsMarket, a Web-based video marketing and distribution platform. By registering on the platform, media can receive broadcast-standard and streaming quality (for use on the Web) video and b-roll footage relating to WADA and the fight against doping in sport through various delivery options. Click here for WADA's online media center. Click here for The NewsMarket platform.

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

Participants in the third Gene Doping Symposium organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with the support of the Russian sport authorities today called for greater interactions among the sports community, professional scientific organizations, licensing agencies and clinical research oversight bodies to stimulate awareness of the potential illicit use of gene transfer techniques for athletic and other enhancement purposes, and to develop appropriate sanction mechanisms for illegal or unethical application of gene transfer in sport, following a two-day meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The meeting was the third such meeting sponsored by WADA following on those held in 2002 in New York, USA, and in 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden. The Saint Petersburg symposium gathered more than 60 participants from 16 countries and included experts in gene transfer, scientists from the field of anti-doping, representatives from sports and public authorities, and ethicists. Participants discussed advances in gene transfer therapies and in the development of detection methods for the potential misuse of gene transfer in sport, boundaries between therapy and enhancement from both technical and ethical perspectives, as well as legal frameworks and law enforcement issues relating to gene doping. "Most experts do not think that gene transfer is being misused by athletes yet, but we know that there is a growing level of interest in the sports world in the potential for gene doping, and that scientists working on potential genetic cures for muscle diseases or blood disorders are being approached by sports figures to inquire about the use of genes to enhance performance in sport," said WADA Vice President Prof. Arne Ljungqvist. "We need to make sure that athletes know the dangers associated with these technologies, and, for those who may choose to ignore them and cheat, that they will be caught." Participants agreed on a number of key conclusions and recommendations, including the following: Gene therapy is a reality, albeit an imperfect one, and the tools of gene transfer have proven to be therapeutically effective in a number of clinical studies, including especially the severe combined immunodeficiency diseases (SCID), several forms of cancer, genetic forms of retinal degeneration and blindness, and other diseases. Nevertheless, serious conceptual and technical problems continue to produce severe and unanticipated setbacks and adverse events, including death and the induction of leukemia in some patients. The vigorous research program instituted and funded by WADA has led to significant progress toward a better understanding of the genetic and physiological effects of doping and of scientifically rigorous methods for more effective detection of pharmacological and gene-based doping. Scientific progress made through WADA-supported research studies that were summarized at the conference suggests that new detection methods are likely to emerge and will help to prevent tainting sport by gene doping. The WADA research program should maintain a vigorous effort to develop detection methods for gene doping in academic, private and commercial institutions and interact with academic, private economic, professional scientific and medical organizations to monitor developments in genetic enhancement technologies and to catalyze public and scientific awareness and public discussion of the potential benefits and dangers of gene-based doping. Many forms of drugs and surgical enhancement of normal human traits are an accepted and growing practice in our societies for physical and mood modification. The financial and personal rewards for enhanced performance in sport indicate that sport will be one of the areas in which gene-based enhancement is first likely to arise. The world of sport therefore serves as a very effective setting in which to examine broad societal issues of enhancement and the unclear boundary between treatment and enhancement. In addition to its traditional activities with governments, WADA is intensively developing relationships with international police and anti-criminal organizations to ensure that national and international laws penalize uncontrolled or illegal possession, commercialization and trafficking of prohibited substances and methods, including reagents for genetic manipulation. All genetic manipulations in human subjects and patients in most countries currently require extensive regulation and oversight at institutional, local and national levels, consistent with the Helsinki Declaration developed by the World Medical Association. Illicit application of gene transfer technology in sport is unlikely to comply with such standards, and therefore procedures are required to identify the legal and ethical safeguards and responses available to deter and to counter such uses of genetic technology. WADA is committed to ensuring safety and compliance with international ethical standards of human experimentation, and to intensifying interactions with governmental authorities, law enforcement, policy agencies and licensing authorities to define participation of licensed professionals in gene transfer manipulations outside the accepted oversight and approval procedure as constituting professional misconduct and to devise suitable sanctions. The commercialization of genetic science and the worldwide market are affecting the development and accessibility by sport figures to materials and methods of potential use in genetic doping. WADA should facilitate interactions with public and commercial authorities to identify emergence of future doping agents or methods and to stimulate governments, sports authorities, private economic and scientific and medical sectors to regulate the promotion and dissemination of genetic enhancement technologies in a global marketplace. Anti-doping organizations should provide objective and reliable information to athletes, trainers and physicians, to allow them to assess critically the claims made on the Internet and elsewhere regarding the "power of genetics" to enhance athletic performance. "Issues associated with gene transfer are multiple and complex," said WADA Director General David Howman. "By gathering top experts in various fields related to genetic enhancement, this fruitful symposium helped address them and further advance strategies to detect potential misuse of these technologies. WADA will continue to devote significant resources and attention to this specific area, to protect the integrity of sport and the health of athletes." "This symposium was very encouraging," added Prof. Theodore Friedmann, Head of WADA Gene Doping Panel (a group of international experts that advises WADA on gene therapy, the methods for detecting doping, and the research projects funded by WADA in this area). "While detection methods are early in their development, I have no doubt that the ongoing work will catalyze public discussion and awareness in this field and that WADA will continue to be the leading agency in the application of modern molecular genetics and DNA technology to the development of improved methods for detection." For more information on WADA's work in the area of gene doping, click here. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Office: + 1-514-904-8820 Cell: + 41-79-679-0789 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

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

The World Anti-Doping Agency (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 WADAs 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. As with any WADA meeting on technical issues, this Symposium is not open to the media. Members of the media are invited to a press conference following the Symposium. Date: June 11, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Grand Hotel Emerald Emerald Room 18 Suvorovsky Prospect Saint Petersburg Speakers will include, among others, the Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of the Russian Federation and WADA Board member Vyacheslav Fetisov; WADA Vice President Prof. Arne Ljungqvist; WADA Director General David Howman; Head of WADAs Gene Doping Panel Prof. Theodore Friedmann; and WADA Science Director Dr. Olivier Rabin. For more information on WADAs work in the area of gene doping, click here. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Office: + 1-514-904-8820 Cell: + 41-79-679-0789 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

New "Beijing 2008" Section on WADA Web Site Details Anti-Doping Rules and WADA's Role at Olympic and Paralympic Games

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that it has developed a new Beijing 2008 section of its Web site. This section features the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Rules for the Games, as well as information about WADAs role at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a special issue of WADAs flagship magazine, Play True. As the IOC and IPC prepare for their anti-doping activities during this years Summer Games, WADA puts in motion the resources and expertise that will oversee a range of important supporting responsibilities. The Beijing 2008 issue of Play True profiles WADAs 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 the IOC policy of zero tolerance for cheaters, as well as an in-depth interview with Sir Craig Reedie, Chairman of WADAs Finance and Administration Committee, on resources and funding of the global fight against doping in sport. Among other features of this issue are a report from WADAs 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 visit the "Beijing 2008" section of WADA's Web site and download a copy of Play True. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

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

Reminder WADA Press Conference May 11 and Teleconference May 12 Following Executive Committee and Board Meetings

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Change of time for WADA President and Director General Press Conference in Sydney, April 30

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WADA President the Hon. John Fahey and Director General David Howman to Hold Press Conference in Sydney, April 30

The President of the Wold Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Hon. John Fahey, and WADA's Director General David Howman will be in Sydney, Australia, this week for a two-day symposium on the investigatory powers of anti-doping organizations. This is a follow-up meeting to forums held previously in Colorado Springs in 2006 and in London in 2007. Invited participants will review draft information-sharing protocols with a view to finalizing them for the benefit of enhancing strategies to combat doping. Mr Fahey and Mr Howman will be available to speak with media on Wednesday morning in Sydney about the symposium and any other issues media may wish to raise in relation to WADA's work. WHEN:Wednesday, 30th April 2008 WHERE:Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour 161 Sussex Street, Sydney TIME:10 am Media contact:(in Canada) Frédéric Donzé +1 514 904 8820 (in Australia) Kay McNiece +61 412 132 585

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

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Reminder WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

As announced previously, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA's new President, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term began on January 1, 2008. The year 2008 is an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countriesmust officially report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November 2007 at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide continue to ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. And continued advances will be made this year in WADA's key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges in the fight against doping in sport. Presenters will include: The Hon. John Fahey A.C., WADA President David Howman, WADA Director General Dr. Alain Garnier, WADA Medical Director The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. To register, journalists are requested to contact before February 11, 2008, WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax. Contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone: +1-514-904-8820 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

IOC and WADA Presidents Hold First Official Meeting

The Presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, and of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Hon. John Fahey, met today at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, to discuss cooperation between the two organisations and enhanced strategies in the fight against doping in sport. This was the first official meeting between the two leaders since the commencement of Mr Fahey's term as WADA President on 1 January 2008. The meeting took place in the presence of the Presidents of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) as well as the Chairmen of the IOC Athletes' and Medical Commissions. "The IOC has been wholeheartedly supporting WADA and will continue to do so in the future. Mr Fahey can count on the total commitment of the Olympic Movement in the fight against doping," said the IOC President. "WADA has come a long way with the establishment of the WADA Anti-Doping Code, for example, but challenges remain. Efforts are still needed to allow the full implementation of the Code by the Olympic Movement by 1 January 2009 and the adhesion by governments to the UNESCO Convention. I am confident that Mr Fahey will significantly help to move things forward," he continued. "The IOC itself continues to enforce its zero-tolerance policy against doping through a comprehensive programme of testing during each edition of the Olympic Games4,500 in-and out-of-competition tests will be carried out next summer in Beijingby calling upon the cooperation of governments, by imposing financial penalties on National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and athletes, and by denying participation in the next Olympic Games for athletes and their entourage who have been sanctioned for more than six months," Rogge added. "The IOC President and I had a very productive meeting that focused on the next steps to be taken to further strengthen the fight against doping in sport," said the WADA President. "The IOC was instrumental in WADA's inception in 1999 and, under President Rogge's leadership, has always shown tremendous support to WADA and an unwavering commitment to the fight against doping in sport. President Rogge assured me of his full and continued support to WADA's work." "WADA is a unique partnership between the sports movement and governments of the world," continued Fahey. "As the first government representative to serve at the helm of WADA, it is important for me to meet with the leader of the Olympic Movement to discuss several areas in which the fight against doping can be advanced. For one, I will be focusing much attention on maximising the role of governments for enhanced cooperation and sharing of information between governmental and law enforcement agencies and sports authorities. High-profile doping cases and investigations underscore the fact that no sport and no country are immune to the threat of doping, as well as the critical need for strong collaborative sport-government efforts in confronting doping." WADA is funded by and composed in equal parts of the Olympic Movement and governments of the world. Under the Agency's Statutes, the WADA Presidency and Vice-Presidency alternate between the sports movement and governments.

Registrations Now Open for WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

As announced previously, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA's new President, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term began on January 1, 2008. The year 2008 is an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countriesmust officially report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November 2007 at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide continue to ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. And continued advances will be made this year in WADA's key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges in the fight against doping in sport. Presenters will include: The Hon. John Fahey A.C., WADA President David Howman, WADA Director General Dr. Alain Garnier, WADA Medical Director The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. To register, journalists are requested to contact before February 19, 2008, WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.

Save the Date: Media Symposium Hosted by WADA with President-elect the Hon. John Fahey A.C. on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADAs President-elect, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term will begin on January 1, 2008. The year 2008 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countriesmust publicly report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories will also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide will continue to individually ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. In addition, continued advances will be made in 2008 in WADAs key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agencys work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges of the fight against doping in sport in general. Program details, registration information and other logistical details will be available soon. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : +1 514 904 8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Strengthens Fight against Doping in Sport

More than 1,500 Representatives Convene at Historic Third World Conference, Debate Future Strategies and Revise World Anti-Doping Code The Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, officially opening tomorrow in Madrid, Spain, will mark a major milestone in the strengthening of global efforts to combat doping in sport through its consideration of the revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code). "Doping is without doubt the greatest threat ethical sport has ever known and has become so pervasive that it places public health at grave risk," said World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Richard W. Pound. "It is incumbent upon the Sport Movement and Governments of the world to continue to bolster efforts to battle the scourge of doping, which is what they will do during this Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, by approving refinements to the World Anti-Doping Code and by discussing emerging trends and strategies for continued progress." At the World Conference, organized by WADA with the support of the Spanish High Council for Sport, more than 1,500 representatives of public authorities, the Sport Movement, the anti-doping community, athletes, observers, and the media will convene to review the major advances that have been made in the fight against doping since WADA's inception in late 1999, and what strategies will be needed in the future. As such, the chief topic of discussion will be the Revised World Anti-Doping Code, the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The purpose of the revision is to leverage the experience gained to date and to strengthen anti-doping programs worldwide. The World Conference will be held over a period of two and a half days, from November 15 - 17. Sessions on Day 1 (November 15) will provide a forum for the review of progress in specific areas of the fight against doping, such as science, education, finance and the athletes' role, as well as the future landscape of anti-doping. Day 2 (November 16) will be dedicated to the Revised World Anti-Doping Code and interventions made by delegates from the Governments and the Sports Movement. On the morning of Day 3 (November 17), Conference Conclusions and Resolutions will be considered for adoption. "We expect the milestones reached at this Third World Conference to be as significant as those reached during the first two conferences in their advances made to protect the athletes' health and their right to clean competition, as well as youth worldwide who admire athletic heroism and aspire to excel in sport," continued Pound. "The forward momentum created at the First World Conference of 1999, which led to the establishment of WADA as the international independent body to coordinate and monitor the global fight against doping, and continued by the Second World Conference of 2003, which saw the adoption of the Code by Sport and Governments as the basis for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport, will most surely be furthered in the strengthening of the Code this week." Concurrently, WADA's decision-making bodiesExecutive Committee and Foundation Boardwill hold their annual November meetings. The WADA Executive Committee will meet on November 14 and 16, to consider several items for action, including: Revised World Anti-Doping Code: The Executive Committee will discuss the draft revised Code (version 3.0) that was published on October 15, in advance of the November 17 Foundation Board meeting at which time the revised Code will be considered for adoption. Revised International Standards: The Committee will consider the revisions to the International Standards for Testing and for Laboratories to identify next steps. Code Compliance Reporting: The Executive Committee will discuss strategies for the monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code. Social Science Research: Recommendations of the WADA Education Committee for the allocation of grants under the 2008 Social Science Research program will be considered by the Committee. The WADA Foundation Board will meet twice on November 17, at 10h00 and at 14h00. At the 10h00 meeting, the WADA Foundation Board will, upon recommendation from the WADA Executive Committee, consider for approval the Revised World Anti-Doping Code. At the 14h00 meeting, the WADA Foundation Board will make several important decisions relating to: New Leadership: The Board is scheduled to consider for election the candidates presented by the Governments for WADA's next Chair, and by the Sports Movement for WADA's next Vice Chair, whose three-year terms begin on January 1, 2008. New Membership: As is consistent with the agenda for the Foundation Board's annual November meeting, the Board will appoint the 2008 Executive Committee, and approve the 2008 Foundation Board and Standing Committee memberships. Budget: The Foundation Board also will consider for approval the 2008 Budget, as recommended by the Executive Committee. Additional information in relation to the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com, available in English, Spanish and French. Live Web casts, daily recordings and daily summaries of the plenary sessions of the Conference will also be available from this Web site. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Cell phone in Madrid: + 34 664 741 501 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

La AMA fortalece la lucha contra el Dopaje en el Deporte

Más de 1500 representantes se reúnen para la Historica Tercera Conferencia Mundial, para debatir Futuras Estrategias y Revisar el Código Mundial Antidopaje La tercera Conferencia Mundial sobre el Dopaje en el Deporte, que abre oficialmente mañana en Madrid, España, marcára un hito en el fortalecmiento de los esfuerzos globales para combatir el dopaje en el deporte a través de la consideración del Código Mundial Antidopaje revisado (El Código). "El dopaje es sin duda la más grande amenaza que el deporte ético ha conocido y se ha extendido tanto que pone en grave riesgo la salud pública", dijo el Presidente de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (AMA), Richard W. Pound. "Es un asunto que incumbe al Movimiento Deportivo y a los Gobiernos del mundo para continuar incrementando esfuerzos para combatir el flagelo del dopaje, lo cual harán durante esta Tercera Conferencia Mundial sobre Dopaje en el Deporte, al aprovar los ajustes hechos al Código Mundial Antidopaje y al discutir las nuevas tendencias y estrategias para continuar progresando en esta lucha". En la Conferencia Mundial, organizada por la AMA con el apoyo del Consejo Superior de Deportes de España, más de 1500 representantes de las Autoridades Públicas, del Movimiento Deportivo, de la Comunidad Antidopaje, Atletas, Observadores y los medios de comunicación, se reunirán para revisar los mayores avances que se han hecho en la lucha contra el dopaje desde la creación de la AMA a finales de 1999, así como las estrategias que se requerirán en el futuro. En tal sentido, el tema principal de discusión será el Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado, documento base adoptado en 2003 por el Movimiento Deportivo y los Gobiernos del mundo como la estructura para la armonización global de la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte. El propósito de la revisión es aprovechar la experiencia obtenida hasta la fecha para fortalecer los programas antidopaje en todo el mundo. La Conferencia Mundial se celebrará durante dos días y medio del 15 al 17 de noviembre. Las sesiones del Día 1 (Noviembre 15) abrirán un foro para la revisión del progreso en áreas específicas de la lucha contra el dopaje, tales como Ciencia, Educación, Finanzas, y el rol del atleta, así como el futuro de la lucha antidopaje. El Día 2 (Noviembre 16), estará dedicado a la revisión del Código Mundial Antidopaje y a las intervenciones hechas por los Delegados de los Gobiernos y del Movimiento Deportivo. En la mañana del Día 3 (Noviembre 17), las Conclusiones y Resoluciones de la Conferencia serán consideradas para su adopción. "Esperamos que los hitos alcanzados durante esta Tercera Conferencia sean tan significativos como los logrados durante las dos primeras conferencias en sus avances por proteger la salud de los atletas y su derecho a tener una competencia justa, así como a la juventud de todo el mundo que admira el heroísmo atlético y aspira a sobresalir en el dpeorte", continuó Pound. "El impulso generado durante la Primera Conferencia Mundial de 1999, condujo al establecimiento de la AMA como el organismo internacional independiente que coordina y monitorea la lucha global contra el dopaje, y continuó con la Segunda Conferencia Mundial de 2003, que vio la adopción del Código por parte del Movimiento Deportivo y de los Gobiernos como base de la lucha armonizada contra el dopaje en el deporte, lo cual muy seguramente será continuado con el fortalecimiento del Código esta semana". Simultáneamente, los organismos de toma de decisión en la AMAComité Ejecutivo y Junta de Fundacióncelebrarán sus reuniones anuales de noviembre. El Comité Ejecutivo de la AMA se reunirá en noviembre 14 y 16 para considerar varios elementos de acción, incluyendo: Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado: El Comité Ejecutivo discutirá la versión revisada del Código (versión 3.0) que fue publcada el 15 de octubre, previo a la reunión de la Junta de Fundación del 17 de noviembre, durante la cual el Código Revisado será considerado para su adopción. Estándares Internacionales Revisados: El Comité considerará las revisiones de los Estándares Internacionales para Pruebas y para Laboratorios a fin de identificar los pasos a seguir. Reporte de Cumplimiento del Código: El Comité Ejecutivo discutirá las estrategias para el monitoreo de las Autoridades Públicas y Deportivas acerca del cumplimiento del Código. Investigación en Ciencia Social: Serán considerados por el Comité Ejecutivo, las recomendaciones hechas por el Comité de Educación de la AMA acerca de la asignación de recursos para el 2008 dentro del programa de Investigación en Ciencia Social. La Junta de Fundación de la AMA se reunirá dos veces el 17 de noviembre, a las 10h00 y a las 14h00. En la reunión de las 10h00, la Junta de Fundación considerará para aprobación, con base en la recomendación del Comité Ejecutivo de la AMA, el Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado. En la reunión de las 14h00, la Junta de Fundación de la AMA tomará varias decisiones importantes relacionadas con: Nuevo Liderazgo: La Junta esta programada para considerar para elección a los candidatos presentados por los Gobiernos para ocupar la Presidencia de la AMA, y por el Movimiento Deportivo para ocupar la Vicepresidencia, cuyos periodos de tres años comenzarán el 1 de enero de 2008. Nueva Membresía: Como es usual en la agenda de la reunión de noviembre de la Junta de Fundación, La Junta nombrará al Comité Ejecutivo para el 2008 y aprobrará las membresías de la Junta de Fundación y el Comité Permanente para el 2008. Presupuesto: La Junta de Fundación, considerará para su aprobación, el presupuesto para 2008, por recomendación del Comité Ejecutivo. Información adicional acerca de la Conferencia puede ser encontrada en www.wadamadrid2007.com, disponible en ingles, español y francés. Transmisiones en vivo por internet, grabaciones diarias y resúmenes diarios de las sesiones plenarias de la Conferencia, también estarán disponibles en este sitio de internet. Contacto para los medios: Frédéric Donzé Gerente de Comunicaciones & Relación con los Medios - WADA Celular (Madrid): + 34 664 741 501 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2008 Prohibited List

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Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Executive Committee Meeting on September 23

The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is meeting on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This is the last meeting of WADA's Executive CommitteeWADA's ultimate policy-making bodyprior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee is discussing the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) Executive Committee members are also considering for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.) In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods. Other topics addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. A press conference will follow this meetingwhich is not open to the media. Sunday, September 23, 2:00 p.m. Location: WADA's headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal. Participants will include WADA President Richard W. Pound and Director General David Howman. Note that the time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at +1-514-904-8796. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Statement on AAA Decision Regarding Floyd Landis Case

In response to frequent requests for comments following the decision of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel in the case of Floyd Landis, WADA would like to state the following: WADA, as the international independent organization responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, will now thoroughly review the panels decision. As with all doping cases under the jurisdiction of signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), WADA will assess the sanctioning process conducted. WADA will make no further comment during the period in which appeals can be lodged to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Reminder Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 20

The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This will be the last meeting of WADA's Executive Committee-WADA's ultimate policymaking bodyprior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com.) At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee will discuss the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) Executive Committee members will also consider for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.) In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods. Other topics to be addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. In relation to this meetingwhich is not open to the mediaa press conference call has been organized for the media: Thursday, September 20, 11:00 a.m., Montreal time WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Executive Committee meeting and will respond to journalists' questions. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to September 19 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Executive Committee to Discuss Code Review, 2008 Prohibited List at Last Meeting before World Conference

Teleconference with WADA President for Journalists on September 20 The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This will be the last meeting of WADA's Executive CommitteeWADA's ultimate policy-making bodyprior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com.) At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee will discuss the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) Executive Committee members will also consider for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.) In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods. Other topics to be addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. In relation to this meetingwhich is not open to the mediathe following events have been organized for journalists: Thursday, September 20 - Teleconference At 11:00 a.m., Montreal time, WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the meeting and will respond to journalists' questions. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to September 19 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. Sunday, September 23 - Press Conference 2:00 p.m. - A Press Conference will be held following the two-day Executive Committee meeting. (Please note that the time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at +1-514-904-8796.) Location: WADA's headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Welcomes Announcement of Summit on Doping in Cycling

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today welcomed the announcement by the French Minister for Sport, Roselyne Bachelot, that a high-level summit on doping in cycling will be held on October 22-23 in Paris, France. This follows an initial offer from WADA on July 26 to convene a meeting of all parties involved in cycling to have an in-depth discussion on how to deal with the problem of doping in this sport following the recent exposure of doping cases and other revelations in cycling, as well as a meeting between Minister Bachelot and WADA President Richard W. Pound on August 28 in Paris. "As the independent international body responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, WADA is willing to further assist cycling and all other sports in finding solutions to the doping issue," said WADA President Richard W. Pound. "Given France's very close links with cycling, especially through the Tour de France history, it is perfectly fitting that this high-level meeting be held in Paris, and we thank the Minister for her initiative. Now that all parties have indicated their willingness to take part, WADA's initial offer to convene a meeting no longer needs to be sustained, and WADA will be pleased to participate in this summit in any appropriate way." To see WADA's July 26 Statement on the Summit on Doping in Cycling, click here. WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Director General to Hold Press Conference in Tokyo, September 14

The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), David Howman, will hold a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on September 14 on the occasion of the WADA Regional Office directors meeting. The purpose of this press conference is to update journalists on the state of the fight against doping in sport and the progress of the ongoing World Anti-Doping Code review in the lead-up to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held November 15-17 in Madrid, Spain. (Click here for more details on the Code review and consultation process, and here for more information on the World Conference.) Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions. Date: September 14, 2007 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Executive Conference Room 2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8959 WADA contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Offers to Convene High-Level Summit on Doping in Cycling

Following the recent exposure of doping cases in the Tour de France and other revelations in cycling, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today offered to convene a high-level summit of all parties involved in cycling to have an in-depth discussion on how to deal with the problem of doping in this sport. "Without commenting on the specifics of pending cases, WADA is deeply concerned by the multiplication of doping cases and affairs in cycling," said WADA President, Richard W. Pound. "Even recent initiatives taken by cycling authorities, such as a pledge against doping and increased pressure, are obviously insufficient to deter some riders from cheating. We need to hold such a meeting urgently to see what more can be done to restore the credibility and integrity of cycling." The invitation to this summit will be extended to all parties involved in cyclingthe International Cycling Union (UCI), cycling events organizers, professional cyclists, team members (including doctors, leaders, and other members of the entourage), and other individuals or organizations involved in this sport, including sponsors and broadcastersand to selected members of the anti-doping community with expertise and experience in cycling. Themes of discussion will include full compliance with anti-doping protocols and procedures set forth by the World Anti-Doping Code and its related International Standards, review of out-of-competition testing programs, education and awareness initiatives, the development of best practice models, and any other topic that may help strengthen the fight against doping in cycling. "WADA will officially contact the parties involved in the next few days to offer to hold this summit," said WADA Director General, David Howman. "Because WADA is an independent international body and has a structure which is an equal partnership between the Sports Movement and Governments of the world, we are uniquely positioned to coordinate the fight against doping and bring together the strengths and resources of all of these partners involved. We are willing to further assist cycling in finding solutions to the doping issue."

WADA President Richard W. Pound to Hold Press Conference at Pan American Games in Rio, July 13

The President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Richard W. Pound, will hold a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13 on the occasion of the Pan American Games that will take place July 13-29. The purpose of this press conference is to present an overview of WADA's programs and activities at the 2007 Pan American Games, as well as the Agency's work and mission in the Americas and worldwide to advance the fight against doping in sport. Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants. Date: July 13, 2007 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Main Press Center (MPC) of the 2007 Pan American Games Press Conference Room (2nd floor) Avenida Salvador Allende 6.555, Pavilhão 5, Riocentro Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro Contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone: +1-514-904-8820 Cell: + 1-514-979-8820 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org Media Information Booth at the Games: WADA will have a Media Information Booth on hand at the Main Press Center of the Games all day from July 12 to 15. Journalists who wish to receive material and information about WADA and the fight against doping are encouraged to visit WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at the booth.

El Presidente de WADA, Richard W. Pound ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en los Juegos Panamericanos en Río de Janeiro, el 13 de julio

El presidente de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (WADA), Richard W. Pound, ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en Río de Janeiro, Brasil el 13 de julio, con ocasión de los Juegos Panamericanos que tendrán lugar del 13 al 29 de julio. El propósito de ésta conferencia de prensa es presentar una visión general acerca de los programas y actividades de WADA en los Juegos Panamericanos 2007, así como el trabajo y misión de la agencia en las Américas y el mundo entero para avanzar en la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte. Los periodistas tendrán la oportunidad de efectuar preguntas a los participantes. Fecha: Julio 13 de 2007 Hora: 9 AM Lugar: Centro principal de Prensa (MPC) de los Juegos Panamericanos 2007 Press Conference Room (2nd floor) Avenida Salvador Allende 6.555, Pavilhão 5, Riocentro Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro Contacto para los medios: Frédéric Donzé Gerente de Comunicaciones & Relación con los Medios - WADA Teléfono: +1-514-904-8820 Celular: + 1-514-979-8820 E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org Stand de Información a los Medios en los Juegos: WADA tendrá un stand de información a los medios de comunicación en el Centro Principal de Prensa durante todo el día del 12 al 15 de julio. Los periodistas que deseen recibir material e información acerca de WADA y la lucha contra el dopaje, les invitamos a visitar a Frédéric Donzé, Gerente de Comunicaciones & Relación con los Medios - WADA en el Stand.

WADA Vice President Jean-François Lamour to Hold Press Conference at All Africa Games in Algiers, July 10

The Vice President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Jean-François Lamour, will hold a press conference in Algiers, Algeria, on July 10 on the occasion of the All Africa Games that will take place July 11-23. The purpose of this press conference is to present an overview of WADA's programs and activities at the 2007 All Africa Games, as well as the Agency's work and mission in Africa and worldwide to advance the fight against doping in sport. Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants. Date: July 10, 2007 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Hotel El Aurassi Théâtre de Verdure, Salle du Centre international de presse 02 Bd. Frantz Fanon Les Tagarins Algiers Contact for the Media: Frédéric Donzé WADA Media Relations & Communications Manager Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 Cell: + 41-79-679-0789 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org Media Information Booth at the Games: WADA will have a Media Information Booth on hand at the Main Press Center of the Games from July 7 to 10. Journalists who wish to receive material and information about WADA and the fight against doping are encouraged to visit WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at the booth.

WADA President and Director General to Hold Press Conference at IOC Session in Guatemala City, July 6

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World Anti-Doping Agency Strengthens the Fight against Doping in Sport

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Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Board Meeting on May 13

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation Board-WADA's supreme decision-making body-prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.) WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles. Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. A press conference will follow these meetings. Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed. Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 10, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796. An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 13. 4:00 p.m. Press conference following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.) Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

Reminder Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on May 2

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation Board-WADA's supreme decision-making body-prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.) WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles. Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. In relation to these meetings, a press conference call has been organized for the media: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Montreal time WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA no longer initiates the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world are now required to dial in. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Code Review, Current Anti-Doping Issues on May 12-13

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation BoardWADA's supreme decision-making bodyprior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.) WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles. Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. In relation to these meetings, the following events have been organized for the media: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Teleconference At 11:00 a.m., Montreal time, WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at mailto:frederic.donze@wada-ama.orgprior to May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA no longer initiates the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world are now required to dial in. Saturday, May 12, 2007 Executive Committee Meeting This meeting is not open to the media. No press conference will be held following the meeting. Sunday, May 13, 2007 Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed. Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 10, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796. An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 13. 4:00 p.m. A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.) Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada. Contact for the media: Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations & Communications Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

WADA Press Releases

WADA President Calls on Nations, Sports to Send Clean Athletes to Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games in New B-Roll

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

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

New "Beijing 2008" Section on WADA Web Site Details Anti-Doping Rules and WADA's Role at Olympic and Paralympic Games

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

Reminder  WADA Press Conference May 11 and Teleconference May 12 Following Executive Committee and Board Meetings

Change of time for WADA President and Director General Press Conference in Sydney, April 30

WADA President the Hon. John Fahey and Director General David Howman to Hold Press Conference in Sydney, April 30

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

Reminder  WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

IOC and WADA Presidents Hold First Official Meeting

Registrations Now Open for WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

Save the Date: Media Symposium Hosted by WADA with President-elect the Hon. John Fahey A.C. on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

WADA Strengthens Fight against Doping in Sport

La AMA fortalece la lucha contra el Dopaje en el Deporte

WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2008 Prohibited List

Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Executive Committee Meeting on September 23

WADA Statement on AAA Decision Regarding Floyd Landis Case

Reminder  Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 20

WADA Executive Committee to Discuss Code Review, 2008 Prohibited List at Last Meeting before World Conference

WADA Welcomes Announcement of Summit on Doping in Cycling

WADA Director General to Hold Press Conference in Tokyo, September 14

WADA Offers to Convene High-Level Summit on Doping in Cycling

WADA President Richard W. Pound to Hold Press Conference at Pan American Games in Rio, July 13

El Presidente de WADA, Richard W. Pound ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en los Juegos Panamericanos en Río de Janeiro, el 13 de julio

WADA Vice President Jean-François Lamour to Hold Press Conference at All Africa Games in Algiers, July 10

WADA President and Director General to Hold Press Conference at IOC Session in Guatemala City, July 6

World Anti-Doping Agency Strengthens the Fight against Doping in Sport

Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Board Meeting on May 13

Reminder  Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on May 2

WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Code Review, Current Anti-Doping Issues on May 12-13

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

Reminder WADA Press Conference May 11 and Teleconference May 12 Following Executive Committee and Board Meetings

Reminder WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne

Reminder Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 20

Reminder Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on May 2