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World Anti-Doping CodeDesigned to meet the challenges of its day
Association of National Olympic Committees
Sir Craig Reedie, WADA President7 November 2014, Bangkok
Johannesburg Declaration adopted
2015 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards ratified
Renewed commitment to protect clean athletes and shape anti-doping’s future
2013 World Conference on Doping in Sport
1,000 leading figures from the sport movement, public authorities, anti-doping community, athlete community and the media
Doping goes against an athlete’s health and is contrary to the spirit of sport
Awareness and education at the very heart of WADA’s vision
WADA supports NOCs with implementing awareness and educational initiatives
Ensure the protection of the rights of the clean athlete
Preserving the Integrity of Sport
Doping remainsthe greatest threat facing sport
REVISED WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE
Longer periods of ineligibility for real cheats and more flexibility in sanctioning in other specific circumstances
Emphasis on the principles of proportionality and human rights
Increased focus on prevention and values-based education
2015 World Anti-Doping Code
STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR
Assistance with the increasingly important information gathering & sharing, and investigations in the fight against doping
Increased focus on sanctioning entourage / athlete support personnel involved in doping
2015 World Anti-Doping Code
STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR
Emphasis on the concepts of smart test distribution planning, smart menus for sample analysis, and smart sample storage
Clearer and fair in balancing the interests of International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations
2015 World Anti-Doping Code
STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR
WADA’s role is to assist and guide signatories in becoming Code compliant
Model Rules on 2015 Code available
Guidelines & Protocols
Technical Document for Sport-Specific Analysis
Webinars
From 1 January 2015: monitor compliance by signatories
2015 Code: WADA’s role with implementation
WADA IS ON HAND TO ASSIST SIGNATORIES AND ENCOURAGE FULL CODE COMPLIANCE BY 1 JANUARY 2015
NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NOCS)
2015 Code – Impact on NOCs
All NOCs must have rules in line with the 2015 Code by 1 January 2015 – NOC Declaration created alongside ANOC to be signed
Some NOCs have already implemented the 2015 Code in their rules
Those NOCs in countries that do not have a NADO should work with their government to establish a NADO
NOC Declaration – Implementation of the 2015 Code
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NOC Declaration - Implementation of the 2015 Code
The undersigned organization agrees to be bound by the present declaration and is
responsible for the implementation and the enforcement of these provisions.
National Olympic Committee
Authorized Representative’s Name
Authorized Signature Date
Support anti-doping programs
Ensure National Federations, Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel are bound by anti-doping rules
Have in place rules that sanction the entourage
Responsibilities of NOCs, Governments and NADOs
Withhold support to those who committed anti-doping rule violations
Cooperation with all stakeholders
RADO member countries – support Board Member and RADO activities
All NOC responsibilities are under Art. 20.4 of 2015 Code
Responsibilities of NOCs, Governments and NADOs
Under article 20.3 of the 2015 Code, IFs have the obligation to ensure that National Federations comply with the Code
IFs have direct jurisdiction over National Federations and close contact with them
In many countries, NADOs and government also work with National Federations to ensure that they comply with the Code
In some countries, NOCs also work with National Federations to ensure that they comply with the Code
National Federations under the 2015 Code
123 countries are members of a RADO
– As member of a RADO, the NOC & Government must maintain an active & supportive role with RADO
131 countries (RADO and non-RADO member) have existing NADOs
If your country does not have a NADO or is not a member of a RADO
– Work with Government to establish a NADO
– In the interim operate as NADO by default
– Join a RADO, where applicable
Current Scenario
WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE: DESIGNED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF ITS DAY