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Doping in combat sports: a systematic review.
Snezana Damjanovic1, Carlo Rossi2, Nikola Manolopoulos1
1Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 4, 2025
Summary
Doping is prevalent in combat sports, with common substances including anabolic agents and diuretics. Current anti-doping measures may be insufficient, necessitating improved strategies to combat performance-enhancing drug use.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Anti-Doping Research
- Performance Enhancement
Background:
- Combat sports face significant challenges with doping.
- Existing detection and prevention methods may not adequately address unique pressures in these disciplines.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 21 identified articles, with six meeting inclusion criteria.
- Content analysis focused on English-language original research relevant to sport and doping.
Key Points:
- Anabolic agents, diuretics, hormone modulators, and NSAIDs are frequently detected.
- Doping is more common in heavier weight classes and among athletes practicing rapid weight loss.
- Psychological and social factors influence doping behaviors.
- Beta-agonists are a notable cause of adverse analytical findings (AAF).
- Kickboxing shows a high AAF rate.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of doping suggests current anti-doping efforts are insufficient.
- There is an urgent need for more comprehensive and nuanced anti-doping policies in combat sports.
- This review provides valuable data for future research and policy development.
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