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Time for change: a roadmap to guide the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code 2015
Jiri Dvorak1, Norbert Baume, Francesco Botré
1FIFA/F-MARC FIFA-Strasse, , Zurich, Switzerland.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|April 26, 2014
Summary
A consensus meeting developed a roadmap for implementing the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code. Key strategies include risk assessment, testing, the Athlete Biological Passport, and education to combat doping in sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Anti-Doping Research
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- A multidisciplinary consensus meeting convened in Zurich to address the implementation of the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code.
- The meeting focused on establishing priorities for research, science, and medicine within the anti-doping community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a strategic roadmap for the effective implementation of the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code.
- To achieve consensus on key priorities and strategies for anti-doping efforts globally.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary consensus meeting involving sports organizations and anti-doping experts.
- Development of a strategy encompassing risk assessment, testing protocols, the Athlete Biological Passport, and data management.
- Identification of research needs and ethical considerations for biological data management.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on a comprehensive strategy for implementing the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code.
- Key strategic components include sport-specific risk assessment, prevalence measurement, test distribution plans, and the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
- The formation of an ad hoc Working Group was established to advance the anti-doping agenda.
Conclusions:
- Successful implementation of the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code hinges on aligning the anti-doping community around core concepts and strategies.
- International Federations, the IOC, and WADA are positioned to lead this transformation with community support.
- The consensus meeting provided a clear direction for future anti-doping initiatives.
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