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Ethics in Sports Performance

Anti-doping strategies of governing bodies

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Overview

WADA, the Code and the prohibited list, UK Anti-Doping, testing, out-of-competition tests, whereabouts, the biological passport, strict liability, sanctions, education, therapeutic use exemptions and retesting.

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What is the World Anti-Doping Agency?

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What is the World Anti-Doping Code?

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What is the WADA prohibited list?

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  1. 1

    What is the World Anti-Doping Agency?

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    The World Anti-Doping Agency was founded in 1999 to lead the fight against doping across sport. WADA publishes the World Anti-Doping Code.

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    What is the World Anti-Doping Code?

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    The World Anti-Doping Code sets common anti-doping rules for sports and countries. Governing bodies that accept the Code must follow it.

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    What is the WADA prohibited list?

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    The prohibited list names substances and methods banned in and out of competition. WADA updates it each year.

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    What is UK Anti-Doping?

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    UK Anti-Doping is the national body that runs testing and education in the UK. UKAD was set up in 2009.

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    How are athletes tested for drugs?

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    Athletes give urine or blood samples, which are split and sealed for laboratory analysis. Tests happen both in and out of competition.

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    Why is out-of-competition testing important?

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    Some drugs are used in training and stop being detectable before competition. Unannounced tests catch athletes who dope between events.

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