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R.W. PPound EEditorial:

The NNext SSteps

The fight against doping insport has come a long wayin the last five years.Richard Pound discussesthe achievements made andsome new advances that arekeeping up the momentumin the fight against cheaters.

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Cover SStory aand SSpecial FFeature:ADAMS

Stakeholders now have an advanced tool for moreeffective tracking and sharing of athlete, testing andother data to assist in their fight against doping. Anoverview of what ADAMS is and how it helps.

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The UUser’s PPerspective

Athletes and anti-doping administrators testify to thepower and promise of the new ADAMS data tool.

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Athlete FFocus: Janet EEvans PProfile

The US swimming champion andholder of three world recordsshares her opinions on anti-doping and the role of the athlete.

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Partner PProfile: International AAssociation oofAthletics FFederations

With 211 member federations, theIAAF is one of the largest sportingbodies on the world. A look at its past, present and futurecommitments to the fight against doping in athletics.

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Government SSupport

An interview with UNESCO DGKoïchiru Matsuura and an overviewof how governments will adopt thecode, as well as profiles of threegovernment officials active in thefight against doping.

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New Montevideo office ............20WADA DG contract renewal ....202007 World Conference ...........20Calendar ...................................21

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Athlete FFocus: Outreach AActivities

A review of upcoming WADA AthleteOutreach events and a special focus onnational and federation partnerships.

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Athlete FFocus: The WWADA AAthlete CCommittee

The men and women named to therecently inaugurated WADA AthleteCommittee take on the fight againstdoping from the clean athlete’sperspective.

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questions facing us all. "How do westay ahead of the cheaters? What canWADA do to make things better forathletes? How do we encourage cleanathletes to lead in the fight against doping? "

There are no quick and easy answers tothese questions, yet we are determinedto move forward incrementally, step-by-step, as we have in our endeavoursbeginning with crafting the Code in2000. The athletes on the WADAAthlete Committee represent differentsports and regions of the world, andbring a wealth of practical experienceand knowledge to our discussions.These motivated individuals are fullycommitted to using their position andvoice to influence the anti-dopingprocess and to convince today's youthto keep sport clean.

Bolstered by the voice of the cleanathlete, let us continue to press on inthe fight against doping in sport. Muchis yet to be done.

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Editorial: Richard W. Pound

We have come a long way.

Thinking back over the past severalyears, I am astounded by the progresswe have made in all areas of anti-doping. When I say "we," I mean all ofus committed to the fight againstdoping in sport—the InternationalOlympic Committee (IOC), theInternational Paralympic Committee(IPC), international and national sportsfederations (IFs and NFs), NationalOlympic Committees (NOCs),governments, national anti-dopingorganizations (NADOs), laboratoriesand the scientific community, andathletes alike.

To put it into perspective, five yearsago, having identified the need for aconcerted and coordinated worldwideeffort to rid sport of doping,stakeholders created the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) who then setabout crafting the consensus documentthat would become the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code). Two yearsago, all major sports federations andnearly 80 governments gave theirapproval of the Code. Last year weparticipated in the first ever Olympicand Paralympic Games after theimplementation of the Code.

Indeed, for most of the past five years,we have had to focus efforts ondeveloping the Code, ensuring globalacceptance of its principles, andestablishing international standards forimplementation and compliance. Thesehave been our priorities, alongsidesupporting research to stay in step withthe rapidly developing science ofdoping, and advancing educationprograms to help deter doping altogether.

And now, we launch ADAMS, heraldinga new phase in the evolution of thefight against doping in sport. ADAMS is

the platform that links all stakeholdersin the chain of the anti-doping process.A streamlined, flexible, efficient andeffective process that facilitatesstakeholder compliance with theCode—this is our goal.

Up until now, the anti-doping processhas been a collection of multiple andvaried systems: different forms,different deadlines, different processes,mostly paper and fax. We are confidentthat this internet-based databasemanagement solution brings muchneeded innovation and consistency tostakeholders for managing anti-dopingoperations and will be widely adopted.

access may nominate a representativesuch as their ADO or NF to enterinformation on their behalf.

Ultimately, everything we do isdesigned to serve and protect the cleanathlete. It is only fitting that the launchof ADAMS, which will greatly simplifythe doping control process for athletes,coincided with the inaugural meeting ofWADA's Athlete Committee.

In May, the newly-formed AthleteCommittee joined WADA in Montrealfor a two-day session. With sleevesrolled up, athletes and WADA stafftogether tackled some of the tough

IFs and ADOs can use ADAMS tomanage test distribution in- and out-of-competition and their results, and toadminister and track TUEs and athletewhereabouts. In addition, ADAMSserves as a clearing house—a centralrepository for all anti-dopinginformation, including tests andapproved TUEs. ADAMS is a dopingcontrol platform, providing thefunctionality to manage and operate adoping control program. That's on theback end of the system.

On the front end, ADAMS incorporatesall the steps athletes need to take tofulfill their responsibilities under theCode. ADAMS is web-based, thereforeaccessible virtually anywhere in theworld. An athlete needs only to log in toa computer with internet access inorder to manage his or her profile,including updating whereaboutsinformation, following the TUEapplication process or receiving testresults. And athletes without internet

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The launch of ADAMS and the inaugural meeting of WADA’s Athlete Committee signify a new stage in the fight against doping in sport

Ultimately, everything we do is designedto serve and protect the clean athlete.

Code. The result? An electronicsystem that coordinates anti-dopingactivities on a worldwide scale. Thename? ADAMS, short for Anti-DopingAdministration & Management System.

ADAMS is a web-based databasemanagement system that simplifiesthe daily activities of all stakeholdersand athletes involved in the anti-doping system. Not only is thissystem easy to use, but also it is freeto WADA's stakeholders in French andin English, increasing the efficiencyand effectiveness of the fight againstdoping in sport.

International Federations (IFs) andanti-doping organizations (ADOs)should "coordinate the identificationof athletes and the collection ofcurrent location information and shallsubmit it to WADA," who then makesthe information available to theauthorized anti-doping organizations(article 14.3).

Since 2003, WADA has beencollaborating with a number ofdifferent stakeholders to develop asystem that helps all stakeholdersfulfill their responsibilities under the

The World Anti-Doping Code—thedocument which harmonizes therules relating to doping in all sports—imposes a number of obligations onthe World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) and its stakeholders in theirdaily operations. Effective January 1,2004, the Code states that "WADAshall act as a central clearing housefor Doping control Testing data" forregistered testing pool athletes (article14.5). The Code also states that

To help stakeholders meet their responsibilities under the WorldAnti-Doping Code, WADA has developed a web-based databasemanagement system that coordinates anti-doping activities.Name: ADAMS. Profile: innovation and efficiency.

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What does ADAMS do?

Stakeholders will benefit greatly fromthe support and ease of use ADAMSbrings to their anti-doping programs.The system permits the collection of

information existing in differentformats, especially paper, and puts itin the network. "ADAMS will help ourstakeholders fulfill their responsi-bilities that are required by the WorldAnti-Doping Code," said DavidHowman, director general of WADA.

"The system is intended to meetcertain important needs of anti-doping organizations, and I am verypleased by the overwhelmingresponse ADAMS has received from anumber of these organizations."

Athlete WhereaboutsThis function was developed to helpstakeholders share whereaboutsinformation, crucial for maximizingthe surprise effect and the efficiencyof unannounced out-of-competition testing.

The World Anti-Doping Code statesthat all athletes who are part of aregistered testing pool should furnishprecise and up-to-date whereaboutsinformation. ADAMS allows athletesand ADOs alike to provide thisinformation online. The system alsohelps to avoid athletes having tosubmit their whereabouts informationto more than one organization. WADAis required to share this informationwith the relevant stakeholders, andADAMS greatly facilitates this task.

Information Clearing House

The clearing house is where all datais stored, in particular lab results,Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)

authorizations and anti-doping rulesviolations. It permits the sharing of

information among the relevantorganizations and guarantees that

anti-doping activities are performedwith the highest level of transparency.

The clearing house is a tool for thecoordination of anti-doping activities.

In this way, WADA can monitor anti-doping operations and link them with

doping controls and lab results.

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Doping Control Platform

The ADAMS doping control databaseprovided to ADOs is an essential tool formanaging a doping control program, bothin- and out-of-competition. Stakeholderscan use ADAMS to plan, coordinate andorder tests, as well as manage test results.A real benefit to the coordination of dopingcontrol programs in the ADAMS system isthat it helps to avoid duplication in doping controls.

An ADO is now therefore able to use onecentralized and streamlined system tomanage its registered testing pool andresults, as well as the process for hearings,sanctions and appeals. The ADO also canverify when its athletes have been tested byother ADOs and create athlete profiles withtheir testing records.

TUE Management

The World Anti-Doping Code statesthat all IFs and NADOs should have a

process in place for athletes withdocumented medical conditions to

request TUEs, and that their TUErequests be reviewed by anindependent medical panel.

ADAMS allows for online managementof TUE requests, as well as online

notification of those involved in theprocess. An added benefit is that

through ADAMS, approved TUEs canbe linked with abnormal test results.

Because ADAMS is a modularsystem, an ADO that already has itsown system in place—for athletewhereabouts for example—can opt foronly the modules it needs,complementing its own datamanagement system. Import and

export features aid informationtransfer.

ADAMS has four primary functionsaddressing the key activities of anti-doping operations. For this reason,ADAMS is used by several differentgroups of stakeholders within the

anti-doping community and eachgroup has access to different levelswithin the system: athletes, nationalanti-doping organizations (NADOs),IFs, National Federations (NFs),major games organizers, WADA, andWADA-accredited labs.

Security and Protection of Data

Two of the most important aspectsthat WADA considered in thedevelopment of ADAMS are systemsecurity and data protection.

ADAMS is hosted by service providerCGI Group Inc. in two highly protecteddata centers, using the same highsecurity protections as those forbanking applications. Further, data ismade available only to the relevantorganizations and authorities, incompliance with the Code, and accessis strictly limited and controlled. Allathlete personal information isguarded under the strictestconfidentiality. In addition, athleteswill always know which organizationshave access to their data.

System users are granted accessunder the strict control of theirorganizations and to only the parts ofthe system that pertain directly tothem. In this manner, the anti-dopingadministrators for an IF may view andmodify the data of athletes in theirsport only. Similarly, an athlete doesnot have access to other athletes'information. And, as is currently thecase, an ADO must requestpermission if it wants to obtaininformation from another organizationon its doping control plans.

WADA's staff is under certainrestrictions as well. Not only does theADAMS administrator not have accessto data, but also WADA staffresponsible for monitoring testingmust request authorization of an ADObefore gaining access to its dopingcontrol information.

In regards to the protection of data,WADA, with European and NorthAmerican legal consultation, hasassured that ADAMS conforms with

legal requirements. "The data that willbe hosted by ADAMS alreadycirculates today under many differentforms," said Oliver Niggli, WADA'slegal director. "We had to ensure thatthe treatment of this data in anelectronic environment respects thelaws already in place."

Issues, such as the transfer of storeddata on request and the tracking of alltransactions with the system, inaddition to how long data should bestored and when it should bedestroyed, were considered at greatlength. All of these questions wereevaluated to guarantee that the datarequested and shared are absolutelynecessary to the anti-doping activities.

Roll-oout in Phases

Approximately 20 organizations havebeen working closely with WADA onthe development and initial launchphase to test different parts of theADAMS system. "It was important tocollaborate with different types ofstakeholders to receive theircomments and reactions, to refine thesystem and to make it perfectlyoperational," said Tom Dielen,Director of WADA's European officeand a key member of the projectteam. "The user acceptance phaseduring the month of May permitted usto eliminate final system errors and toproceed to the next step." The IOCwas also helpful in providing inputthroughout the development ofADAMS. A number of these organizationsare in the process of adoptingADAMS, either partially or fully, fortheir own doping control management(see testimonials on page 6).

The use of ADAMS is free to stakeholders(certain local costs may apply). WADAhas made it available in French and inEnglish at no cost. In addition, WADA will

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TO LEARN MORE

Download the "Q&A on ADAMS"brochure located on the WADAWeb site at www.wada-aama.org.

A video for athletes to learn howto use ADAMS will be posted soon to the WADA Web site atwww.wada-aama.org.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WADA acknowledges theinvolvement of the two vendorswho have been instrumental inthe realization of ADAMS. CGI Group Inc. providedmanagement consultingthroughout the assessmentprocess followed by the ADAMSproject management over the lasttwo years. eLynx Medical Systemshas been responsible for thecustomization of their InjuryZoneweb-based system and thedevelopment of additionalmodules according to thespecifications provided by WADA.

WADA is pleased to announce the appointment ofKaram S. Birdi as WADA’s Chief InformationOfficer. Mr. Birdi has extensive experience inmanagement consulting and has served asDirector of IT departments of a number ofinternational corporations. He has beenassociated with WADA for the last two years asmanagement consultant and ADAMS ProjectManager. His academic qualifications includeBachelor degrees in Science and Engineeringalong with a Masters in Business Administration.Karam S. Birdi

WADA Recruits New Chief Information Officer


train one person in each stakeholderorganization incorporating ADAMS intotheir doping control processes. Thisperson is then asked to train his or hercolleagues within the organization andwithin other relevant organizations (NFs,for example).

As for athletes, their ADO shouldteach them how to use the system inorder to provide whereaboutsinformation and to submit TUEapplications. A video for athletesexplaining how to use ADAMS will beposted on the WADA Web site and acustomer service phone line will beavailable for assistance.

ADAMS is being rolled-out in phases.The next phase will begin in August2005. By the end of the year,approximately 25 organizationsshould be using the system, andpriority will be given to IFs of wintersports in light of the upcoming 2006Winter Olympics in Turin. Data onmore than 10,000 athletes should beloaded into the system by year-end.WADA is also working with itsaccredited laboratories to bring theminto the system as soon as possible.

A third phase in the roll-out of ADAMSis currently planned to begin in January2006, to be followed by a new phaseevery four months thereafter.

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The User's Perspective

When developing ADAMS andtesting its multiple function areas,WADA consulted closely withapproximately 20 stakeholders,grouped into four main categories:

Major Event Organizers:International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

International Federations:International Basketball Federation (FIBA)International Cycling Union (UCI)International Archery Federation (FITA)International Ski Federation (FIS)International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)International Rugby Board (IRB)International Ice Skating Union (ISU)International Modern Pentathalon Union (UIPM)

National Anti-ddoping Organizations and National Olympic Committees:United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA)Australia Anti-Doping Agency (ASDA)South Africa Anti-Doping Agency (SAIDS)Swiss Olympic Association

Laboratories:MontrealLausanneAthensTokyoCape Town

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"UIPM, the World governing body for Modern Pentathlon, was very pleased toparticipate in the Training Session and User Acceptance Testing of ADAMS asa member of the reference group. For us, the importance of the system is itscentralized functionality—TUE Processing, Whereabouts Management,Clearing House, Doping Control System—all based in one system. This willstreamline our internal and external operations, thereby saving time andmanpower in our management of medical matters.

Of equal importance is the fact that ADAMS is web-based, with configurablesecurity, and accessible to all of our partners involved in the particular processesrelating to the World Anti-Doping Code. It is hosted and run at no cost to us,promotes information sharing and this information will be kept up-to-date. As oursport grows, our athlete base grows and ease of communication and transfer ofinformation around the globe becomes of vital importance.

A browser-based system that meets our requirements and fulfills our needs isvery welcome by our administration and our worldwide family."

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"An effective, functional and secure athlete information and results managementdatabase is essential to an anti-doping organization. In 2005, USADAlaunched its database solution, SIMON, to integrate and support all of thefacets of its administrative needs, including test distribution planning, athletewhereabouts, test result management and TUE information.

The ADAMS database includes many of these same features. USADA looksforward to using the potential of ADAMS data sharing capabilities."

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"Being a World Cup Skier means that I travel to a new country every week inthe wintertime. Competitions get cancelled and plans can change. Having theADAMS Whereabouts system online will make life so much easier for me.

I am excited that I will be able to log all of my current information fromanywhere in the world. Having updated information will make it easier forWADA to track every athlete, so that anyone can be tested, anywhere, at anytime."

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"In terms of doping controls and monitoring, a new page has been turned withADAMS. The system makes life so much easier on athletes with its ease of useand convenience.

Providing whereabouts, keeping track of your testing history and having easyaccess to important information are all just a mouse-click away with ADAMS—it's great!"

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Stakeholder participation throughout the ADAMS developmentcycle proved critical in many areas. Administrators and athletesgave Play True their feedback on this important new tool.

Stakeholder Support

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The clean athlete is the single most powerfulicon in the fight against doping in sport. WADA’s

Athlete Committee takes on the cause of these true champions.

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Athlete Focus:WADA Athlete Committee

Viacheslav Fetisov (Chair of the Committee)Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport (Minister of Sport)Olympic and world champion in ice hockeyRussian Federation

"Athletes have to speak out louder about the importance of clean sport. Cheaters cannot be allowed to shame those thousands of athletes who have been honest to the game."

Marcus De FreireTechnical Director of the Brazilian Olympic CommitteeMember of the Athletes Commission of the Sports Ministry of BrazilOlympic medalist in volleyballBrazil

"We have to work as a team to fight doping in sport. That's why this Athlete Committee is so important. Team work is the key in all aspects of my life."

Stéphane DiaganaMember of the Athletes Commission of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)World champion in athleticsFrance

"I think that clean athletes have to explain that they want to be tested more often. A strong stand can help people understand that most athletes want to get rid of doping in sport."

Jacqui CooperDeputy Chair of the Athletes Commission of the Australian Olympic CommitteeWorld champion in freestyle skiingAustralia

"We know more today about the harmful effects of doping. Cheaters should realize there are side-effects not only harmful to them but also to their offspring."

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he fight against doping in sport isnot just about catching thecheaters—although undeniably

it's a key aspect to the work of theanti-doping community.

Rather, for this war to be won, wemust remember to balance ourperspective and make room for theclean athlete. After all, it's the cleanathlete whom we pledge to protect.It's the clean athlete who resists thetemptation of shortcuts. It's the cleanathlete who embodies the virtues of"fair play." In short, the clean athleteis the most powerful icon and voicein the fight against doping in sport.

WADA understands this well and hasbrought together a select group ofathletes, both retired and competing,who are especially concerned aboutthe prevalence of doping in sport.The athletes who make up the WADAAthlete Committee, chaired by worldand Olympic ice hockey championand currently Russian Sports MinisterViacheslav Fetisov, have committedto provide guidance on WADAinitiatives directly impacting athletesas well as to lend their voice to thefight against doping in sport.

At its inaugural meeting in May inMontreal, WADA's Athlete Committee

devoted two days to tackling thetough questions: How do we stayahead of the cheaters? What canWADA do to make things better forthe clean athlete? How do we besteducate parents and youngstersabout the dangers of doping? How dowe encourage clean athletes to leadin the fight against doping?

From these discussions, the groupprioritized ideas and concepts abouthow we can be most effective in thefight against doping in sport.

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Janet EvansChairman of the Athletes Commission of the International Swimming Federation (FINA)Olympic and world champion in swimmingUSA

“While I believe that the athlete bears the majority of the responsibility, I also believe that trainers, coaches and family can have an influence upon the athlete.”

Tanja KariMember of the Athletes Committee of the International Paralympic CommitteeParalympic and world champion in cross-country skiingFinland

"We have to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for young athletes to enjoy sport. We have to stress the core values of sport. It is important that athletes have a healthy relationship with sport."

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Clean Athlete MovementCommittee members agreed thatthere is a great need for a worldwide"clean athlete" campaign. They feltthat there is not enough publicattention focused on clean athletes,and that clean elite athletes shouldbe more vocal about the importanceof keeping sport clean, especiallybecause of the influence they canhave on youth.

Penalties for AthletesCommittee members suggested thatthere should be harsher penalties forcheating and that the two-yearpenalty for a first serious dopingviolation was not strong enough.Other suggestions included financial penalties.

Dangers of DopingCommittee members noted thatmany athletes are not aware of theserious consequences of doping onhealth. They agreed that morepublicity and information about theconsequences would help to deterthose who might consider doping.

Penalties for InfluencersCommittee members noted thatathletes are influenced by severalimportant groups within the athleteentourage, including coaches,trainers, doctors and parents. Theyemphasized that athlete agents areespecially influential and that thereshould be penalties for those whopressure or enable athletes to dope.

EducationCommittee members agreed that eliteathletes need education about thedangers of doping and how to fulfilltheir responsibilities under the Code.For youngsters, they recommendedthat education focus on instilling thevalues of clean sport. Committeemembers stressed that, to reachyoung athletes, it is important to usethe appropriate format anddistribution of educational messages.They recommended using music,comic books, video games, poetryand other culturally sensitivemethods for disseminating the anti-doping message to youth.

Rania ElwaniMember of the IOCMember of the IOC Athletes CommissionThree-time Olympian in swimmingEgypt

"Protecting clean athletes is an important aspect of anti-doping. We don't want to take away their dreams and hopes and discourage them. Our work is a way of paying them back for their efforts."

Jari KurriMember of the IOCMember of the IOC Athletes CommissionOlympic and world medalist in ice hockeyFinland

"There is more knowledge and much more awareness today about anti-doping. It is very important to spread the information. I think that we are going in the right direction."

The involvement of current andretired athlete leaders will assist in allareas of WADA programs andactivities. Clean athletes are the idealpartners to help create a level playingfield in sport.

"We are very pleased to have a newmechanism for working even moreclosely with athletes," said DavidHowman, WADA's director general."The committee members' energy andpassion to raise awareness about

anti-doping issues is an exciting stepforward for WADA. We look forwardto incorporating their ideas andenthusiasm into our initiatives."


Sarah UlmerNew Zealand Sports Drug Agency role modelOlympic and world champion in cyclingNew Zealand

"We have to get down to the grassroots level—to the younger athletes—to raise awareness and fix their mindset before doping even becomes an option."

Yoko TanabeDirector of the Japan Anti-Doping AgencyOlympic and world medalist in judoJapan

"We are here to support clean athletes. Sport should be reaching the highest level, not cheating and winning by any and all means."

Yang YangMember of the Athletes Committee of the International Skating Union (ISU)Member of the Chinese Olympic CommitteeOlympic and world champion in short track speed skating China

"It is important for clean athletes to take a strong stand against doping. It is a responsibility for all of us as role models."

Anis LounifiWorld champion in judoTunisia

Anis was competing at the time of the WADA Athlete Committee meeting in May. We look forward to his participation at future meetings.

Rosa MotaMember of the Superior Council of Sports of PortugalPortuguese ambassador for fair play at the Council of EuropeOlympic and world champion in marathonPortugal

"The message I want to give to young athletes is that you can achieve a lot without taking drugs. You do not need to cheat and lie to win."

Beckie ScottSpokesperson for "Sport for Life," an anti-tobacco and drug programAnti-doping campaign advocateOlympic champion in cross-country skiingCanada

"Athletes are probably one of the most important components of the anti-doping movement. There's no other group that cares more about cleaning up sport."


Athlete Focus: Outreach

Reaching out to athletes continues to be a top priority for WADA. The AthleteOutreach Program encourages direct interaction with competing athletes while alsoraising awareness and educating about anti-doping issues.

For the balance of 2005, WADA's Athlete Outreach Program will participate in thefollowing major events:

• Mediterranean Games (Almeria, Spain)• FINA World Championships (Montreal, Canada) • IAAF World Championships (Helsinki, Finland)• Francophone Games (Niamey, Niger)

At each event, WADA recruits a team of anti-doping experts and athlete role modelsto deliver the anti-doping message.

The demand for WADA's Athlete Outreach Program continues to grow. To empowerstakeholders and maximize our collective resources for a more global impact, WADAhas begun to partner with stakeholders, packaging the outreach program for sportspecific and for national implementation. Partners such as the IRB have helped tocontribute to the development of this program (see story below).

The International Rugby Board (IRB)is the first stakeholder to launch asport-specific outreach program inpartnership with WADA. Titled "KeepRugby Clean," the IRB presented itsprogram during the Under 19 WorldChampionships in April 2005, inDurban, South Africa.

IRB incorporated WADA's doping quizand educational resources,disseminating core anti-dopinginformation in a fun and interactiveway with prizes for players who wonthe doping quiz. Anti-doping expertswere also on hand to clarify any questionsplayers or officials had on the topic.

"The IRB Under 19 WorldChampionships was the ideal place tolaunch the IRB's Player OutreachProgram," said Tim Ricketts, IRB Anti-

Doping Manager."Raising awarenessand educating theplayers about anti-doping issuesis an importantpart of the IRB'santi-dopingprogram andimplementing aPlayer Outreach Program at our majorevents is a key step toward ensuringthat we keep rugby clean."

Ultimately, these sport-specific andnational outreach partnerships willallow more athletes, from more sportsand from more countries, to learnabout their rights and responsibilitiesrelated to anti-doping, as well as thedangers of doping.

IRB and WADA work tokeep rugby clean

Rugby players take part inthe IRB outreach activitiesat the Under 19 WorldChampionships in Durban,South Africa . Tim Ricketts(center), IRB Anti-DopingManager, answers anathlete’s questions.

“I would like young athletes to know that whileit's rewarding to become a champion athlete,

it's not the most important part. The best part of being an athlete is rising to

the challenge, doing your best under thecircumstances and enjoying the process.”

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Athlete Focus: Profile

Janet Evans

At the age of 15, Evans swam her wayto her first national ranking. From thereEvans went on to compete at threeOlympic Games (1988, 1992, 1996),winning a total of four gold medals.Although retired from competitiveswimming, Evans’ involvement in theworld of sport continues to this day. Sheshares her thoughts on the anti-dopingmovement, athletes as role models andthe pressures to cheat.

How important is it for athletes to be role models for young athletes and society?

I believe that being a role model is themost important part of being anOlympian. Sharing my journey withyoung athletes and inspiring them to bethe best that they can be is the greatestreward I've received for all of thosehours I spent in the swimming pool as a kid.

Do you feel there is a particular rolethat athletes should play in the anti-doping movement?

Since world class athletes have theopportunity to inspire others, I believe itis our responsibility to educate young,aspiring athletes about the anti-dopingmovement. We are an example of whatan athlete can accomplish with hardwork, mental fortitude and dedication.We need to pass this message on toyoung athletes around the world.

What is your opinion of the anti-doping movement today and howwould you compare it to when youwere competing?

Today's anti-doping movement hasgrown leaps and bounds since I wascompeting. At the beginning of mycareer (in the late 1980s), having anindependent organization such asWADA was unthinkable. Through the

years, I was witness to an increasedawareness regarding drug use inOlympic sports. This increasedawareness has led to the programs wehave in place today. I believe thatWADA is imperative not only to solvethe doping issue, but to educate andinspire generations of young athletes to steer clear of performance enhancing drugs.

In your competitive career, you musthave seen a lot of doping (or heardwhispers of it). How did you handlethat as an athlete?

My first Olympics was in 1988 inSeoul, when the East German womenswimmers were dominating my sport.As a 17 year old who weighed 100pounds, their size was daunting, to saythe least! And of course, there werepeople from the swimming communitywho wanted to remind me of how toughit would be to beat them. However, Iwas able to put aside any of the talk Iwas hearing and focus completely onmy own races. I had confidence in myabilities, and the reason I wassuccessful was because I used all of mymental energy to believe in myself andnot worry about what my competitorswere doing.

What is the competitive pressure like for athletes to make the decision to cheat?

I personally never received any pressureto cheat. But the pressure definitelyexists. I believe that the importancesociety has placed on winning forcessome athletes to believe that anythingshort of a gold medal or a world recordis considered a failure. Couple that withthe financial rewards and celebritystatus that comes with athletic success,and you will find athletes willing to riskit all in order to win.

Is anti-ddoping fully the athlete's responsibility?

While I believe that the athlete bears themajority of the responsibility, I alsobelieve that trainers, coaches and family can have an influence uponthe athlete. It is imperative for an athleteto have positive, honest instruction andfeedback from everyone involved in hisor her training. If an athlete isconsidering cheating, he or she musthave trusted individuals who canconvince the athlete that they aremaking a poor decision. And it isimperative that these individuals exertpositive influence over their athleteswhen it comes to the question of cheating.

What is the message you would liketo give to young athletes?

I would like young athletes to know thatwhile it's rewarding to become achampion athlete, it's not the mostimportant part. The best part of beingan athlete is rising to the challenge,doing your best under thecircumstances and enjoying theprocess. Winning medals and breakingrecords is just the icing on the cake.Being dishonest and risking your futurehealth in order to win is not the name ofthe game, nor is it worth it.

What are your thoughts on the WADAAthlete Committee?

I am proud to be a member of theWADA Athlete Committee. I lookforward to working with both WADAand the athletes of the world to bringinsight to the challenge of keeping sportclean. Ultimately, I believe that the goalof clean sport and fair play will be attained.

A passionate promoter of clean sport and athlete rights, U.S. swimmer Janet Evans is thecurrent Chairperson of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Athlete Commissionand is a member of WADA's Athlete Committee. With three of her world records still standing(400, 800 and 1500m freestyle) and multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, Evansis considered one of the greatest female distance swimmers of the past century.


Partner Profile: IAAF

Founded in 1912 as the InternationalAmateur Athletics Federations (IAAF)with 17 members, the IAAF continuesto be the world governing body for thesport of athletics. Now, with 211members, IAAF is one of the largestsporting organizations in the world.The inexorable move towards greaterprofessionalism in the sport wassymbolically recognized in 2001,when the IAAF Congress votedunanimously to change its name to"International Association of AthleticsFederations," removing "amateur" butkeeping "IAAF."

Until the late 1970s, athletics had itsmoment of glory every four years, atthe Olympic Games. Today, the officialIAAF Competition Program includesWorld Championships, World JuniorChampionships, World YouthChampionships, World IndoorChampionships, World Cup, WorldCross Country Championships, WorldRace Walking Cup, World AthleticsFinal and a World Half MarathonChampionships. But there is also aninternational circuit of one dayathletics meetings, which includes thehigh profile TDK Golden League, aCombined Events Circuit and a RaceWalking Circuit.

Fourteen multi-sport and area gamescompetitions, including the OlympicGames, are organized on allcontinents with athletics as the coresport. Added to this are thousands ofother national and local area eventsand such disciplines as mountainrunning and ultra-distance running,which are strongly supported by the IAAF.

Highlights of the IAAF Anti-DDoping Program since 1972

Since the early 1970s when it firstestablished the IAAF Anti-DopingProgram, the IAAF has steadilyincreased its anti-doping activities,mainly under the expert stewardshipof Professor Arne Ljungqvist (SWE),the IAAF senior vice-president and IOCMedical Commission chairman.

The IAAF has had its own MedicalCommittee since 1972 and anabolicsteroids were first noted on an IAAFprohibited substances list in 1974. In1977, anti-doping controls becamecompulsory at IAAF majorchampionships and in 1983 the IAAFmade negative doping controls anessential requirement for official worldrecord ratification.

The IAAF was the first sport to set upan out-of-competition testing programin 1990, and began collecting bloodsamples at some of its top invitationmeetings in 1993. The organizationthen began to link competition awardspayment to out-of-competition testing.IAAF athletes now must have twonegative out-of-competition tests inthe 12 months prior to competitionbefore they are paid.

Starting in 2000, the IAAF begancooperating with WADA in the out-of-competition testing program andbegan testing for EPO at the WorldChampionships the following year.The IAAF also began to test for EPOout-of-competition early in 2002.

IAAF has accepted the World Anti-Doping Code as the basis for the fightagainst doping and revised its anti-

doping rules accordingly. Furtherdemonstrating its commitment to thefight against doping in sport, IAAF hassignificantly increased resourcesdedicated to anti-doping and hasestablished a separate Medical andAnti-Doping Department.

In February 2005, IAAF broughttogether the first-ever joint meeting ofthe IAAF Medical and Anti-DopingCommission, Athletes' Commissionand Coaches' Commission. Some 60people participated, including pastand active athletes, coaches, medicalexperts, anti-doping officials and IAAFstaff. President Lamine Diack chairedthe meeting accompanied by GeneralSecretary Istvan Gyulai and therespective chairmen of the IAAFAthletes', Coaches and Medical andAnti-Doping Commissions, namelyAlberto Juantorena (CUB), Igor Ter-Ovanesian (RUS) and Juan ManuelAlonso (ESP). All parties confirmedtheir willingness to be unified andproactive in the fight against doping.

Looking to the Future …

The IAAF Medical and Anti-DopingCommission consists of 12 Members,all experts in sports medicine andanti-doping, drawn from every area ofthe world.

Following a meeting of the IAAFCouncil in Helsinki in December2004, a major revamp of the IAAFanti-doping structures and procedureswas set into motion. The medical andanti-doping functions are now handledby a separate department withincreased funding and staff resources.Work is also on-going to finalize ananti-doping database to support thedaily work of the department.

The Past, Present and Future of IAAF Anti-Doping

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by Nick Davies, IAAF Communications Director

Partner Profile: IAAF


A comprehensive out-of-competitiontesting program is central to thesuccess and credibility of the IAAFanti-doping campaign. The goal is toconduct regular, unannounced testsduring training periods of the WorldTop 20 ranked athletes from close to50 different disciplines (male andfemale), as well as other athletesoutside this target group who mayshow an unusually impressive rate ofprogression. As of March 2005, 881athletes from 82 national memberfederations had been registered in theIAAF Registered Testing Pool. Finaldevelopments are now being made fora "whereabouts database" to allowathletes to update their owninformation online.

In 2004, 2,998 out-of-competitiontests were made by IAAF's testingpartner IDTM. It is worth notingthough that a number of national andother anti-doping agencies carry outtests in athletics so that the total ofathletics samples analyzed by WADA-accredited laboratories in 2004was 20,000, representing 12 percentof all the samples in all sportsprocessed by WADA labs.

The IAAF conducts in-competitiontests at major competitions with thesupport of the competition organizers.

Further, the IAAF oversees theprocessing of positive test results andmanages positive cases by:

• Collecting positive sample resultsfrom WADA-accredited laboratoriesand ensuring they receive expert analysis;

• Informing IAAF National MemberFederations concerned by allegeddoping cases;

• Following up the standarddisciplinary procedures (provisionalsuspension, hearing of the athletes,appeal, etc.);

• Applying sanctions and ensuringthat compulsory controls are carriedout during the athlete's ineligibility period.

The IAAF also manages TherapeuticUse Exemption applications.

Because anti-doping education is animportant priority, the IAAF hasdeveloped a number of initiativesincluding publications, Web siteinformation and news, seminars andcourses for athletes, memberfederations and support personnel.The IAAF is working closely withWADA in 2005 on several newprojects, including a WADA AthleteOutreach Program in the Athletes'Village in Helsinki during the IAAFWorld Championships in Athletics.

2005 IAAF World Championships

The IAAF World Championships inAthletics takes place in Helsinki inAugust 2005. At the first ever WorldChampionships (1983), also hostedin Helsinki, 214 doping controls weretaken. For this year's WorldChampions, the doping control planincludes around 100 tests in themonth leading up to the competitionand some 500 urine samples in thedays before, during and aftercompetition. At least 300 bloodsamples will be analyzed to detectEPO and other types of blood tampering.

In Helsinki, the IAAF team will besupported by around 100 staff fromthe Finnish anti-doping agencyFINADA as well as WADA officials.The WADA Athlete Outreach Programin the Athletes' Village will giveathletes the opportunity to pick upanti-doping educational materials, talkto experts and play the online "DopingQuiz" to test their knowledge.

"The IAAF will be increasing testingbefore and during the competition andour goal is to make these WorldChampionships the cleanest ever,"said Juan Manuel Alonso on a recentvisit to Helsinki. "We are alsodetermined, with the support ofWADA, to focus our efforts on educationand information because we need ourathletes to support our zero-tolerancepolicy for doping in athletics."

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What is the significance of theConvention Against Doping in Sportfor UNESCO?

In January 2003, a UNESCO-organized Round Table of Ministersand Senior Officials Responsible forPhysical Education and Sport calledupon the Organization to prepare ananti-doping convention before the2006 Turin Olympics. Later that year,this proposal was considered by the32nd session of the UNESCO GeneralConference, which invited theDirector-General to investigate thequestion of combating doping in sportand to prepare a draft convention. Itwas natural for UNESCO, whichstands on principles of equality andjustice, to take on this task, particularlywith its strong interest in educationand the fundamental values underpinningphysical education and sport.

UNESCO has taken much pride andpleasure in developing the first globalintergovernmental convention toaddress doping in sport, and to bedoing so in record time. The

Convention against Doping in Sporthas been a key area of focus forUNESCO over the last two years andthe consideration of this item will beone of the highlights of the 33rdsession of the UNESCO GeneralConference in October 2005.

What has the drafting process beenlike compared to that of otherconventions?

The development of an internationalconvention is usually a lengthy andcomplicated process. Therefore, todevelop a comprehensive agreementwithin two years, and well in advanceof the 2006 Turin Olympics, is atremendous achievement. I ampleased that we have met thischallenge and in so doing we havereinforced the important role ofUNESCO in international standard-setting.

The Convention has been developedafter extensive drafting andconsultation meetings involvingrepresentatives from over 95

Koïchiro MatsuuraWith considerable momentum building and only a few monthsremaining prior to the 33rd UNESCO General Conference, Play True took the opportunity to interview Koïchiro Matsuura,UNESCO Director-General, about what the Convention means forUNESCO, its Member States and the world of sport.

countries. It is the product of threemeetings of an experts group andthree sessions of an intergov-ernmental meeting. Further, theFourth International Conference ofMinisters and Senior OfficialsResponsible for Physical Educationand Sport (MINEPS IV) consideredthe draft Convention and helped toresolve a number of outstanding issues.

While this process was no different toother conventions, the speed of thedevelopment was significant.Throughout the drafting process therewas a strong commitment of allgovernments to tackle doping insport. A range of organizations,including WADA, the IOC and theInternational Paralympic Committee,made considerable contributions tothis process. This allowed the work toprogress quickly; however, it was alsoimportant to recognize that anti-doping programs across the world areat different stages of developmentand to ensure that the finalConvention meets the needs of all countries.

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How do you see the acceptance of theConvention in October impacting the world of sport?

Once adopted, the Convention will have asignificant impact on the world of sport. TheConvention will harmonize anti-doping effortsworldwide and will provide a legal frameworkwithin which all governments can take action toremove doping from sport. In this regard, theConvention provides the force of international lawto the fight against doping and ensures allgovernments have a legal commitment toimplement the World Anti-Doping Code, unitingthe sporting movement and governments in this cause.

The Convention also provides the means forgovernments to back the efforts of the sportingmovement. While athletes might not be aware ofthe precise details of the Convention againstDoping in Sport, they soon will enjoy the benefitsas concrete steps are taken to eliminate doping.There is a degree of flexibility in the approachgovernments can take to give effect to theConvention, either by way of legislation,regulation, policies or administrative practices.However, it is anticipated that governments willtake specific action to:

• Restrict the availability of prohibited substancesor methods to athletes (except for legitimatemedical purposes) including measures against trafficking;

• Facilitate doping controls and support nationaltesting programs;

• Withhold financial support from athletes andathlete support personnel who commit an anti-doping rule violation or sporting organizationsthat are not in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code;

• Encourage producers and distributors ofnutritional supplements to establish "bestpractice" in the labeling, marketing anddistribution of products which might containprohibited substances; and

• Support the provision of anti-doping educationto athletes and the wider sporting community.

Another important product of this exercise hasbeen the forging of new ties with the sportingcommunity and with other organizations involvedin the fight against doping in sport. For example,UNESCO has developed a good workingrelationship with WADA and the Council ofEurope during the development of the Conventionand will be looking to explore opportunities forfurther cooperation. It is essential thatorganizations work together and avoid duplicationso that the full force of our energies can bedirected towards removing doping from sport.

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UUNNEESSCCOO CCoonnvveennttiioonnMany governments cannot be legally bound by a non-governmentaldocument such as the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code).Governments have accordingly, pursuant to the Code, drafted anInternational Convention under the auspices of UNESCO, the UnitedNations body responsible for education, science and culture, toallow formal acceptance of WADA and the Code. The UNESCO-ledInternational Convention against Doping in Sport will be presentedto the 33rd UNESCO General Conference to be convened in Paris inOctober 2005.

CCooppeennhhaaggeenn DDeeccllaarraattiioonnAnother important part of the government process occurringseparately from the drafting of the UNESCO Convention is theCopenhagen Declaration, the political document that allows statesto signal their intention to formally recognize and implement theCode. As of June 29, 2005, 168 governments have signed theCopenhagen Declaration. It is expected that those states that signthe Copenhagen Declaration will also sign the UNESCO Conventionin October.

OOccttoobbeerr iinn PPaarriissIn October, the Convention will be considered for adoption byUNESCO Member States for final endorsement and approval. ACommission of the General Conference will consider the Conventionin detail. UNESCO has advised WADA that on October 6, at themeeting of the Education Commission II, Education delegates willdiscuss and consider the final draft Convention. The Convention thenwill be submitted to the full plenary session later that month. A two-thirds majority of delegates present at this plenary session is requiredfor the Convention to be adopted.

SSttaatteess'' WWoorrkk oonn tthhee HHoommee FFrroonnttOn the day the Convention is adopted, it will be available forUNESCO Member States to ratify according to their respective consti-tutional jurisdictions. Some 30 instruments of ratification arerequired to be submitted by governments to the UNESCO Director-General to enable the Convention to come into force.

WWAADDAA RReeppoorrtt LLeeaaddiinngg uupp ttoo TTuurriinnThe Code also stipulates that the UNESCO Convention beimplemented by nations in time for the Turin Winter Olympic Gamesin February 2006. WADA will therefore report to the InternationalOlympic Committee (IOC) and the WADA Foundation Board prior tothe Turin Olympics on government acceptance and compliance with the Code.

Convention Countdown:How governments will adopt the Code

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Col. Musa Mohammed(NIGERIA)

The deployment of Col. Musa Mohammed,a retired Army Officer, as Nigeria's Ministerof Sports and Social Development sinceJuly 2003 has brought in its wake anemphatic stamp on personal andprofessional discipline for both athletesand sports managers in the country.

With the benefit of a successful militarycareer where sports feature in the dailyaffairs, Mohammed has elevated theimportance and value of sports in Nigeria.This is seen in the holistic approach totraining, development and expansion offacilities and infrastructure. Also he hasensured the availability of scholarships toathletes so that they have a fruitful after-sports life.

A member of the WADA FoundationBoard, Mohammed has affirmed hiscommitment to the fight against doping insport by frequently speaking publicly onthe issue. He has supported increasedfunding for anti-doping activities includingout-of-competition testing, especiallyleading up to major games, andeducation and information programs tocreate awareness among elite athletes aswell as at the grassroots level.Mohammed retained the in-competitiontesting of athletes at the biennial NationalSports festival and has challenged hiscolleagues in the Supreme Council forSports in Africa to sign the CopenhagenDeclaration and demonstrate the region'ssupport for the World Anti-Doping Code.

Mohammed has also been championingseveral other projects in the fight againstdoping in sport, including supporting theestablishment of a WADA-accreditedlaboratory in Nigeria and theestablishment of a National Anti-DopingAgency which would coordinate andharmonize the country's anti-dopingactivities in line with the World Anti-Doping Code.

Agnelo Queiroz(BRAZIL)

Doctor Agnelo Queiroz is Minister of Sportfor Brazil and a member of the WADAFoundation Board. Queiroz believes thatsports play an important role in social andhuman development, and that youthparticipation in sports helps reduce drugabuse and urban violence.

In 2003, Queiroz established theCommission to Combat Doping within theNational Council of Sport. Its mission is topromote and coordinate the fight againstall forms of doping in sport in Brazil. TheCommission has the important duty ofwatching over the nation'simplementation and compliance with theWorld Anti-Doping Code (the Code).

Brazil signed the Copenhagen Declarationin March 2003 at the World Conferenceon Doping in Sport, signifying the nation'ssupport of the Code. In 2004 theCommission developed a set of standardsaimed at adapting national law to theglobal principles of the Code, includingthe adoption of the List of ProhibitedSubstances and Methods. Acceptance ofthese measures was accomplished byyear-end 2004.

Queiroz has also supported thedevelopment of data about the state ofdoping in sports in Brazil, havingpublished the first statistics on "AntidopingControl in Brazil: Results of the year of2003 and Prevention Activities." A follow-up report will be published with 2004data. Further, under Queiroz's watch, theMinistry of Sport is spreading andintensifying the fight against doping insport by preparing a nationwideadvertising campaign to be launched in 2005.

Santiparb Tejavanija (THAILAND)

Santiparb Tejavanija is Thailand's topsports ambassador and has helped moldsports into an integral component ofThailand's culture. Tejavanija is a wellknown sports administrator in Asia,having served as Treasurer of the OlympicCouncil of Asia (OCA) and as the Advisorto the OCA President on IntellectualProperties. He is the first ever Governor ofthe Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT).

With extensive experience in working withthe Olympic Committee of Thailand, theSoutheast Asian Games Federation andthe OCA, Tejavanija has encounteredmany problems with regard to doping insports and understands the issuessurrounding it, both in- and out-of-competition. As the Governor of SAT, hehas emphasized anti-doping activities,including the dissemination of anti-dopingeducation, sample testing and theenforcement of sanctions in every level ofsport competitions.

Under Tejanvanija's leadership, SAT hastranslated the World Anti-Doping Codeinto Thai and distributed it to all sportsfederations in the country for study andunderstanding. In 2004, SAT conducteddoping control programs among nationaland university athletes, and amongathletes participating in National Gamesand National Youth Games. SAT alsocooperates with the Thailand NationalOlympic Committee in the managementof athlete whereabouts information anddoping control programs.

Demonstrating Thailand's strongdetermination to fight against doping insports as well as maintaining andstrengthening close relations andcooperation among WADA's stakeholdersin Asia, Tejanvanija has initiated the ideaof hosting the 3rd AsianIntergovernmental Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sports next year.

State of the NationsOur continuing series on government representatives who areparticularly active in the fight against doping in sport.

Government Support

WADA Updates


WADA's Executive Committeeunanimously supported holding athird World Conference on Doping inSport in 2007 and approved thepublication in May of a Request forExpressions of Interest to host this Conference.

The Conference will be an importantopportunity to assess the status of thefight against doping following theimplementation of the World Anti-

Doping Code and the InternationalConvention against Doping in Sport,and to identify the next steps thatshould be taken.

The first World Conference, held inLausanne in February 1999,conceived the idea of an independentinternational agency to be responsiblefor coordinating and monitoring thefight against doping in sport and ledto the birth of WADA in November

2007 World Conference on DopingWADA seeks expressions of interest from potential host cities

David Howman, speaking at a recent WADA meeting.

1999. A second World Conferencefollowed in Copenhagen in March 2003,when the World Anti-Doping Code wasunanimously approved byrepresentatives from governments andthe sports movement.

Representatives of interested cities canfind all information on WADA's Web siteat www.wada-ama.org. The deadline forsubmission is October 14, 2005.

Montevideo chosen for WADA Latin America officeWADA will open a regional office in Latin Americain Montevideo, Uruguay. WADA's ExecutiveCommittee made this decision at its May 2005meeting, following numerous expressions of needfrom countries in the region.

The Latin American office will be WADA's fourthregional office, joining those serving Europe (basedin Lausanne, Switzerland), Asia/Oceania (Tokyo,Japan) and Africa (Cape Town, South Africa).Regional offices are a key element to WADA's fightagainst doping in sport, increasing understandingand facilitating implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code.

WADA's Foundation Board membershave renewed the contract of theAgency's Director General DavidHowman through 2008.

The 56-year old New Zealanderjoined WADA as Chief OperatingOfficer and Special Counsel inMontreal in March 2003. Hebecame WADA's Director Generalin August 2003.

Prior to that, he had worked withthe organization since its inceptionin 1999. A career lawyer, DavidHowman was a member ofWADA's Foundation Board and

head of the Agency's legalcommittee. He served as vice-president of WADA's IndependentObservers (IO) team at the SydneyOlympic Games in 2000 andpresident of the IO team at theOlympic Games in Salt Lake Cityin 2002.

Howman served as president ofthe New Zealand Anti-DopingAgency and of the country'sNational Tennis Federation. Hehas extensive experience as alawyer in the field of doping insport, notably before the Court ofArbitration for Sport.

WADA Director General's contract renewed

WADA Calendar


THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED. FOR FREQUENT UPDATES AND ADDITIONS, VISIT WWW.WADA-AMA.ORG

GENE DOPING SYMPOSIUM

SUPPLEMENTS SYMPOSIUM

EDUCATION SYMPOSIA

ATHLETE OUTREACH

INDEPENDENT OBSERVER & EVENT AUDIT PROGRAMS

WADA, in collaboration with the Swedish authorities, is co-organizing a second expert meeting on the topic of"Genetic Enhancement of Athletic Performance." This conference will provide the opportunity for leading scientistsand ethicists in the field to monitor the progress since the 2002 meeting in Banbury, and to envisage the futuretrends in prevention and detection of gene doping. December 4–5, 2005. Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm

A second symposium on dietary supplement use in sport is being organized by WADA and co-sponsored by theInternational Olympic Committee and German sporting and government authorities. It is a follow-up to the May2004 symposium, convening leaders from groups impacted by the issue such as anti-doping officials,governments, industry, scientists and sports authorities. September 29–30, 2005. Leipzig, Germany

WADA's Education Symposia seek to broaden the reach of anti-doping education messages to athletes, coaches andother key support personnel in developing regions of the world. September 13–14, 2005. Moscow, Russia • November 28–29,2005. Cairo, Egypt

WADA's Athlete Outreach program raises awareness and encourages doping-free sport through direct interaction andexhibits at major sporting events worldwide.

The Independent Observer (IO) program helps enhance athlete and public confidence at major events by randomlymonitoring and reporting on all phases of the doping control and results management processes in a neutral andunbiased manner.

The Event Audit (EA) program, currently a pilot project, aims to contribute to effective doping control services duringmajor games. Its goal is to evaluate whether procedures conform to the Code and International Standards, as well as toprovide on-site advice, guidance or assistance as needed. EA differs from IO in that corrective action may be suggestedon-site and improvements made in a timely manner to ensure more effective doping control services at the event.

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