The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are just around the corner! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor with plenty of anti-doping experience or new to the international scene seeking more information, we’re here to support you on your clean sport journey.
As an elite athlete heading to Milano Cortina, knowledge is your greatest asset. Understanding what to expect regarding anti-doping will allow you to focus on what matters most: performing at your best. This page is designed to provide you with the resources and guidance you need to ensure you’re prepared and confident for the Games and beyond.
Engaging with clean sport education is key to empowering yourself and taking control of your sport career.
Your National Olympic Committee (NOC) or National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) should have already provided you with clean sport education or have plans to do so before Milano Cortina 2026. If you’d like to learn more, here are some options for you:
Wednesday 10th December
14:00 CET
If you are on the road to Milano Cortina 2026 as an athlete (congratulations you’re just a few months away from calling yourself a 2026 Olympian!), or as an Athlete Support Personnel then this webinar is for you.
In this session we will be joined by Matteo Vallini, ITA Head of International Federations and Major Events, and Damien Clivaz, ITA Senior Legal Counsel, to cover and answer your questions on:
The goal is to empower you and your team to understand the rules and your responsibilities so you can focus on what you are in Milano Cortina to do – perform at your best.
You can submit your questions in the registration form, and we will leave time at the end for live questions.
The webinar will be in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
This e-learning was developed by WADA in cooperation with the IOC and ITA and is designed to support athletes and coaches to participate in line with anti-doping rules and protect the integrity of the Games.
Those taking the course will have the opportunity to learn about the anti-doping rules and procedures such as in- and out-of-competition timelines, the doping control process, how to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), what Whereabouts information may need to be provided and for athletes, what their rights and responsibilities are.
The course is available on WADA’s Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL) in English, French, and Spanish (with additional languages available upon the request of Anti-Doping Organisations).
If you are an administrator or an educator looking for support to deliver your clean sport education program or information to design and deliver specific education activities ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, check out these NOC Clean Sport Education Guides:
NOC Clean Sport Education Guide for Major Events
NOC Clean Sport Education Guide for Milano Cortina 2026 (ENG)
NOC Clean Sport Education Guide for Milano Cortina 2026 (FRE)
It is important you know your rights and responsibilities during testing. Check out the ITA Athlete’s Guide to Testing, available in the following languages:
There are situations in which athletes need to take a prohibited substance or use a prohibited method on the Prohibited List for health reasons. If this is the case, an athlete must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
Check out this webpage which tells you what you need to know with regards to TUEs and the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Your input can make a significant difference in keeping your sport and the Games clean – no piece of information is too small or irrelevant.
ITA experts will handle all information professionally and responsibly.
To report, you can choose between the three confidential and anonymous (if you wish) reporting options below.
