A Global Shake-Up in Anti-Doping Paul Melia Derek Johnston Beckie Scott Friday, November 3, 2017 13:45-15:00 Bonavista
(The IOC) are not protecting the clean athletes, which should be their number one responsibility Paula Radcliffe 6-time World Champion World Record Holder, Women s Marathon
Goals 1. Assess the impact of the Russian doping scandal on the int l sport system. 2. Explore the implications for Canadian sport. 3. Make the case for collective action to influence critical decisions.
1. DISRUPTION The largest doping scandal in history. 2. DYSFUNCTION The international shock waves. 3. DECISIONS What WE can do to influence positive change.
December 3, 2014 Russian whistleblowers Yuliya Stepanova & Vitaly Stephanov
December 16, 2014 Dick Pound appointed Chair of 3-person WADA commission.
November 9, 2015 For 2016, our recommendation is that the Russian Federation be suspended. Dick Pound WADA Independent Commission
November 13, 2015 IAAF suspends the All-Russia Athletic Federation. November 18, 2015 Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) deemed non-compliant by WADA, and suspended.
Russian whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov May 12, 2016
July 18, 2016 McLaren Report Part 1 state-sponsored doping cover-ups over 4-year period.
July 18, 2016 WADA Executive Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to consider, under their respective Charters, to decline entries, for Rio 2016, of all athletes submitted by the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and the Russian Paralympic Committee. Sir Craig Reedie President of WADA
July 21, 2016 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholds suspension on Russian Athletics Federation will not compete in Rio. July 24, 2016 IOC rejects complete ban of Russian Olympic Committee and asks IFs to decide which athletes can compete in Rio.
August 7, 2016 The IPC Governing Board has resolved to suspend the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect. Sir Philip Craven IPC President
August 23, 2016 CAS upholds IPC ban.
We were disappointed to note that our recommendations were not followed this decision is incompatible with our dedication to clean sport and optimal anti-doping practice. Dr. Andrew Pipe Former Chair, FINA Doping Control Review Board
December 9, 2016 McLaren Report Part 2 institutional conspiracy more than 1,000 Russian athletes (Olympics and Paralympics) between 2011 and 2015 involved in, or benefited from, doping scheme.
The findings of the report show a shocking and unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport the IOC will not hesitate to take the toughest sanctions available Thomas Bach IOC President
Thomas Bach IOC President
August 7, 2016
The FALLOUT For CLEAN ATHLETES: Disillusioned, lacking confidence in the system Supportive of IPC, disappointed in IOC
The FALLOUT (cont d) Glaring gap in enforcement options Need for governance reform Need for whistleblower program
support confidentiality protection reward
CCES Report Doping Hotline 34 tips since April 1, 2017 5 doping violations Other cases ongoing
The FALLOUT (cont d) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS Concerned about WADA s effectiveness Increasing perceptions of conflict of interest Unwilling / incapable of athlete testing responsibilities
Facing widespread criticism Push for Independent Testing Authority (ITA)
Blanket ban for RPC in Rio Strict conditions for 2018
For COC / CPC / OTP Implications for CAN results in 2018 Damage to int l / nat l brands Implications for sponsorship, viewership Working with NSOs, Sport Canada, CCES to advance common position
For NSOs: Concerned about uneven playing field Confused about implications for Rio, Pyeongchang
Major investments in athlete development, anti-doping Investments in WADA and role on Foundation Board
Extensive collaboration with NSOs & other NADOs to push for change Increased promotion of Doping Hotline endorsement of inado s Denver Statement
National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee for 2018 Remove fundamental conflict of interest when anti-doping decisions controlled by sport. WADA to be strengthened through improved independence, transparency and investment. Investigations, sanctions and consequences for Code non-compliance should be improved. Protection and support for all whistleblowers. No need for a new global testing authority.
What to Watch For November 14 - Governments gathering ahead of WADA meetings November 15-16 - Meetings of the WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board November 24 - COC Ethical Sport Symposium TBD - WADA governance recommendations
What to Watch For December 5-7 - IOC Executive Board meetings - Decision on Russian participation in Pyeongchang TBD - IPC decision on extending RPC ban January 1, 2018 - WADA compliance regulations into effect (if approved) - authority to sanction any signatory
Russian Sport
To Suspend or Not?
"We could actually go further and say there are other countries who need to be on warning watch lists and things but that message needs to be sent out loud and clear that we will not tolerate cheating If you leave the back door open, like the IOC is doing, then you are not sending that message. Paula Radcliffe
WADA Governance New model with greater independence
WADA Compliance Support new standards
Independent Testing Authority No IF testing Independent governance Build on NADO network
Whistleblower Hotlines Encourage greater use
Athlete Charter Encourage adoption
What can WE do?
NSOs promote Canadian leadership express concerns to your IF; ask questions issue your own media release encourage statements from your Athlete Committee promote CCES & WADA whistleblower opps encourage the right culture in your sport
COC / CPC ongoing advocacy publicly and behind-the-scenes Ethical Sport Symposium (COC)
If the conclusions from the (IOC) commissions are not imminent, we ask that provisionary measures be taken, including suspensions, to safeguard the integrity of the Olympic Winter Games, now only 112 days away. Tricia Smith COC President Media release, October 19, 2017
Athletes & Coaches questionnaire (via NSOs, AthletesCAN) support for Athlete Charter ask your NSO CCES and WADA whistleblower mechanisms speak out
continued pressure through inado close collaboration with COC, CPC, NSOs increased intelligence-driven testing
Sport Canada public authorities meeting prior to WADA Foundation Board Minister / officials advocacy @ WADA meeting collaboration with CCES, COC, CPC to coordinate Canadian position
Ethical Sport Symposium
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