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30 June 2025
Since its establishment in 2018, the ITA has experienced steady expansion in both its network of partners and the scope of its operations—driven by the growing demand for independent, compliant anti-doping services and effective safeguards for athletes. The 2024 figures illustrate this continued momentum, as the agency continues to deliver quality anti-doping programs tailored to the evolving needs of the global sporting community. These developments further confirm the ITA’s role in implementing the global anti-doping framework set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), while operating as the world’s largest body dedicated to the delivery of clean sport initiatives.
In 2024, the ITA collected over 44,400 urine and blood samples – an increase of over 10% compared to 2023 – from athletes belonging to 216 nationalities (185 in 2023). 54.6% of these samples were collected out-of-competition, 45.4% were collected during in-competition doping controls at 1,100 international sport events. Consistent with prior years, 65% of athletes tested were male and 35% female.
Each Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) and non-analytical case was rigorously followed up. Of the 532 potential ADRVs managed in 2024, 232 led to sanctions, 105 are ongoing, and 181 were reviewed but not pursued as ADRVs. Additionally, the ITA reviewed 827 Whereabouts Failures, of which 437 were recorded, 77 were referred to NADOs, and 313 were dismissed after explanation.
The ITA’s Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) program expanded further in line with the ITA’s growing partner roster, with over 44,350 Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) notifications processed for ITA partners, resulting in 6,414 follow-up actions and 2,432 targeted test requests. This represents expansion in every key ABP metric compared to 2023, reaffirming the program’s central role in longitudinal testing strategies.
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) also saw a rise, with 1,016 applications reviewed in 2024 (up from 800 in 2023). 757 TUEs were approved, 12 were rejected, and 87 were pending at year’s end. The ITA’s International Therapeutic Use Exemptions Committee (ITUEC) supported this process through its panel of 40 physicians representing 20 nationalities and 20 clinical specialties.
To strengthen anti-doping capacity globally, the ITA continued to develop its training and certification programs, with over 1,900 graduates from more than 130 organisations across its three core programs since inception: the International Doping Control Officer (IDCO) Training, the DCO Foundation Training, and the International Clean Sport Educator (ICSE) Program.
The ITA also remained a key compliance partner, assisting over 15 sport organisations with WADA Code assessment processes and resolving over 100 corrective actions. As in 2023, ITA-supported partners saw 80% fewer corrective actions than those not benefitting from ITA’s full compliance program. Through its newly implemented conflict of interest disclosure program for Doping Control Officers (DCOs), over 400 DCOs disclosed more than 20,000 conflict of interest questions. This initiative earned the ITA the 2024 NAVEX Excellence in Ethics & Compliance Award, an international recognition for outstanding achievements in fostering transparency, accountability, and ethical culture within organisations.
In line with WADA’s International Standard for Education (ISE), the ITA’s education efforts remained robust. In 2024, 70 webinars were delivered to 15,360 attendees, and 60 on-site sessions reached athletes, support staff, and officials from 199 countries. These efforts were further supported by the ITA Education Ambassadors, ensuring relevance and reach across disciplines and regions.
Intelligence & Investigations operations significantly scaled in 2024, with an increase of 68% of tips received through the ITA’s confidential reporting platform REVEAL. Overall, 1,042 reports reached the I&I team through various sources, more than double the 2023 figure. These led to 237 enquiries and 38 investigations, indicating both the increased trust in ITA’s reporting mechanisms and its strengthened investigative response.
“I am pleased to see the ITA’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan being implemented with such focus and determination,” said Dr. Valérie Fourneyron, Chair of the ITA Foundation Board. “The organisation continues to affirm its role as a trusted partner in the protection of clean sport, delivering independent, expert-driven programs for the benefit of athletes worldwide. The successful delivery of the anti-doping program for Paris 2024— the most comprehensive Olympic testing initiative ever implemented, including wide-reaching pre-Games operations—demonstrated the ITA’s capacity to coordinate complex global efforts with integrity and professionalism. As we look ahead, the ITA is well positioned to build on this momentum, further strengthening its role in the global anti-doping system and responding with agility and integrity to the evolving challenges of international sport. All of these efforts are carried out within the framework of the World Anti-Doping Code—currently under revision—alongside its International Standards and the annually updated Prohibited List.”
“Our 2024 achievements reflect not only increased volume but also the growing depth and quality of our operations,” said ITA Director General Benjamin Cohen. “As we move forward with our 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, we remain committed to delivering high-impact, independent anti-doping solutions and ensuring that athletes worldwide are protected through fairness, science-led programs, and the innovations that the ITA is developing and implementing for clean sport. Cooperation remains essential in this mission, and we sincerely thank all National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations, Integrity Units, public authorities, and every organisation we partnered with in 2024 for their collaboration and shared commitment to clean sport.”
In 2024, the ITA maintained operational stability and continued investment in quality systems, while expanding its partnerships to a total of 115 sports and integrity organisations globally, including 35 Olympic and 28 non-Olympic Federations, 6 Major Event Organisers, 8 other organisations such as sports event organisers and almost 40 National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations.
With a team of almost 130 experts from more than 30 countries, the ITA continues to serve as a global hub for clean sport expertise. Its commitment to transparency is demonstrated through the regular publication of financial audits, partnership scopes, and governance documentation on its official website, as well as yearly activity reports for all of its partners.
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