All you need to know about anti-doping Representatives from Hong Kong Anti-Doping Committee
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
What is DOPING? The occurrence of one or more of the anti-doping rule violations set forth in Article 2.1 through Article 2.8 of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Athletes Who will be affected by the doping regulations? Coaches Supporting staffs medical, paramedical, scientist Officials Anybody
Rules violation 1 The presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers in an athletes bodily specimen
Rules violation 2 Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or a prohibited method
Rules violation 3 Refusing, or failing without compelling justification, to submit to sample collection
Rules violation 4 Violation of applicable requirements regarding athlete availability for out-of-competition testing including failure to provide required whereabouts information and missed tests which are declared based on reasonable rules.
Rules violation 5 Tampering, or attempting to tamper, with any part of doping control
Rules violation 6 Possession of prohibited substances and methods
Rules violation 7 Trafficking in any prohibited substance or prohibited method
Rules violation 8 Administration or attempted administration of a prohibited substance or prohibited method to any athlete, or assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up or any other type of complicity involving an antidoping rule violation or any attempted violation.
Evidence of anti-doping violation Not limited to laboratory test Involvement of police and customs Athletes assist in discovering violation by supporting personnel Samples stored for future laboratory analysis
Have you ever considered using drugs to enhance performance?
Inadvertent doping
Using medication to treat illness / injury Consuming supplements Passively inhaling drug smoke Ingesting certain food substances
Ways to avoid inadvertent doping
Remind your doctor Only refer to the latest prohibited List
Check status of medicine before use Professional advice Hotline Online database
Global DRO UK, Canada, USA
Australia Check your substances
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Clenbuterol S1 Anabolic agents Prohibited in sport at all times Treatment of breathing disorder Non-threshold substance Promote growth of skeletal muscles Reduce body fat Illicit use in animal farming
Food contamination with clenbuterol Pork, beef and related products Reported cases in various countries China, Portugal, Spain, Mexico Experience symptoms only if > 9 ng/ml in urine
Precautions Avoid eating cattle and pig offal (e.g., livers, lungs and kidneys) Buy meats and food from reputable stores or restaurants If unfortunately you are tested positive in a doping test, actively seek advice from your NADO ASAP
Supplement and its danger
Why taking supplements is dangerous? production and labeling of supplements are not strictly controlled ingredients may not match those listed on the label undeclared ingredients may contain prohibited substances
General warnings Supplements with muscle building or fat burning capabilities are more dangerous anabolic agent or stimulants Herbal and natural do not mean safe Pure vitamins and minerals are not prohibited, but be aware of possible contaminations
General warnings Avoid products from black market or unlabelled products Avoid purchasing supplement through internet when the company only provide post office boxes and email
Testing Programme
Overview of testing Test Distribution Plan IC vs OOC Registered Testing Pool & Whereabouts OOC only Trends in testing Sample analysis Result management
Types of test In-competition related to a competition test for all prohibited substances Out-of-competition not in-competition anytime, anywhere approach only test for substances prohibited OOC (e.g. stimulant will not be tested)
Why both IC and OOC testing? Problem of only having IC testing Predictable time and place for test Effect of certain drug sustains beyond detection window e.g. steroids, human growth hormone OOC should be conducted without prior notice Certain drug has very short detection window Testing to be conducted anytime, anywhere
Registered Testing Pool (RTP) A pool of selected athletes who are required to submit whereabouts and subjected to doping control anytime, anywhere Each IF and NADO will establish its own RTP
RTP of WTBA 10 best players in All Events for World Men Championship 10 best players in All Events for World Women Championship 5 best players in All Events, men and women in World Youth Championship
Whereabouts requirement
Submission of whereabouts 4 times per year Details to be provided Daily residence Specify 60 minutes each day Training and competition information Update for any change
Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) Centralized web-based system Developed and managed by WADA Manage athlete whereabouts, TUE management and results management, etc. Allows on-line submission anytime, anywhere Secure environment with access control Effective system for sharing anti-doping related information
Whereabouts failures Filing Failure failure by the athlete (or representative) to make an accurate and complete whereabouts filing Missed Test failure by the athlete to be available for testing at the location and time specified in the 60-minute time slot
3 Filing Failures and/or Missed Tests in 18 months = Anti-Doping Rules Violation
Trends in testing Intelligent testing Athlete Biological Passport
Intelligent testing Supported by investigation and intelligence sharing Sudden improvement in performance Frequent updates of whereabouts Large no. of unnecessary overseas trips Frequent diluted samples Testimony of third person
Sample analysis WADA accredited laboratories International Standard for Laboratories
Result Management Process of dealing with a possible Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) Refusal to test Trafficking Others
Hearing and appeal Protect the right of athlete Fair and promptly arranged hearing Right to appeal to the decision
Doping Control Procedure
Sample collection procedure Video
Rights of athletes during sample collection accompanying person while in full view of representative of the Doping Control Team, to attend other commitments such as victory ceremony or further events select kits from not less than 3
Rights of athletes during sample collection procedure being explained no name on the form to laboratory sealed drink urine handled by athlete make note on the form on any irregular procedure
Be prepared for your first test Keep a record of supplement and medicine Carry a photo ID Be familiar with the DC procedure Know your right at the process Bring a jacket to the Doping Control Station