The ITA managed clean sport activities for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. This encompassed an in-depth risk assessment across all participating sports, aiding in the creation of a customised testing program. In the lead-up to Hangzhou 2022, the ITA collaborated with participating International Federations (IFs), relevant National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs), and Asian Federations to enhance pre-Games testing on potentially participating athletes. Furthermore, the ITA facilitated the exchange of information with IFs and other entities to gather pertinent intelligence for targeted testing strategies.
During the event, the ITA was present to oversee the implementation of the Test Distribution Plan and the administration of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), leveraging its close partnership with the Local Organising Committee and the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA).
The ITA independently pursued and prosecuted all potential anti-doping rule violations that fell under the jurisdiction of the OCA in relation to the Hangzhou Asian Games before the appropriate authorities.
Additionally, the ITA had developed a specialised education and activities plan for the Games, aligned with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) International Standard for Education.
