Report of the Independent Observers for the 2023 European Games

The Independent Observer (IO) Team, appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), upon the European Olympic Committee’s (EOC) invitation, attended the third edition of the European Games (EG) in Krakow, Poland, and the regions of Małopolska, Poland from 21 June to 2 July 2023. The IO Team programme was established by WADA to enhance athletes’ and the public’s confidence at major sporting events by monitoring and reporting on all phases of the doping control processes and education activities in an objective manner. The IO Team, through its observations, assesses whether procedures are in line with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) and relevant International Standards and provides onsite advice, guidance, and assistance to the body in charge of delivering the doping control programme.