Being the first to the finish line is just part of what it takes. You train hard to win, and complying with anti-doping rules is also a big responsibility. We are here to help you navigate the anti-doping system so that you can compete clean – or support your athletes to compete clean.
While you are probably familiar with the doping control process and your anti-doping responsibilities, it is important that you have easy access to the latest anti-doping information. This page provides you with key reminders and links to important resources for the World Games 2022 Birmingham.
Scroll down to discover useful anti-doping resources – we regularly update them to provide you with the best information available.
You can also visit our information booth onsite in Birmingham UAB, Blazer Hall Accreditation Centre and discuss with our ITA Education Ambassador Marc Mundell OLY (athletics – 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games).
Cannot find what you are looking for? You can contact [email protected] and we will be happy to answer your clean sport questions.
Check out the Real Sport Lab for a quick overview of the doping control process. This pocket guide is available in the following languages:
It is important that you are familiar with the Anti-Doping Rules for the World Games 2022 Birmingham.
You can find them here.
The Prohibited List is a document that lists all substances and methods prohibited in sport. It is produced by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and is updated at least annually – the 2021 version of the list will be in force during the 2022 World Games.
It is very important that athletes and their support personnel check the List regularly – especially before the athlete takes any new medication and in the lead up to a major event like the World Games.
There are specific criteria for a substance to be added to the Prohibited List, and the List is divided into three categories:
It is important to know and understand the definition of the in-competition period for your sport – this can be found in the Anti-Doping Rules of your International Federation (IF). Most IFs use the following definition: “The in-competition period is the period commencing at 11:59 p.m. on the day before a Competition in which the Athlete is scheduled to participate through to the end of such Competition and the Sample collection process related to such Competition”.
One key point to remember about medications prohibited in-competition is that the athlete should stop using them well in advance of the event for the substance to leave their system.
Take a look at the short video from sports pharmacist Mark Stuart to find out more:
Medications that athletes use, regardless of whether they are purchased over the counter or received with a prescription from a doctor, may contain substances that are prohibited in sport. It is essential that athletes and their support personnel understand exactly what substances are permitted, in what dosage and under which conditions. Remember, the principle of Strict Liability means that athletes are solely responsible for what they ingest.
If you are not sure how to check your medications, we recommend reviewing our guide for athletes.
Using supplements is risky as no guarantee can be given that a supplement is free from prohibited substances. In fact, supplements are one of the main causes of inadvertent doping. Remember that you, as an athlete, are responsible for what is found in your system, regardless as to how it got there – and that’s an important responsibility to carry.
Despite the risks, we know that many athletes do take supplements – a recent study suggests that 40-70% of athletes use supplements (Garth & Ramsbottom, 2020). As such, it is really important that you know how to make an informed choice. Check out our supplement guide for more information and take a look at the short video below from sports pharmacist Mark Stuart to find out more:
Do you have any information that could help us uncover doping offences?
REVEAL is a platform where you can share information about doping suspicion in a completely anonymous and secure manner – managed independently by the ITA every piece of information is important in the fight for clean sport and through REVEAL you can support the investigation of anti-doping rule violations or criminal behaviour.
REVEAL is available in 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.
With the ITA tutorials, we cover the most important topics and answer frequently asked questions from the anti-doping field. No need to read through long descriptions – just watch and learn.
The series brings new, fresh content to the sport community and features a mix of high-performance athletes and anti-doping experts. The ITA webinars are produced on a monthly basis. You can register for free and join live where you will be able to ask questions at the end of each session. In case you missed one live webinar, we will make the recording available on our website.
The Prohibited List & TUEs – Overview and Changes for 2022
