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🏆 We are proud to announce that our Global Anti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network (GAIIN) project has been recognized with the 'Outstanding Enhanced Safety Award' at the prestigious 2026 Crime Stoppers International Global Annual Awards ceremony in Panama City, Panama!
It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, which recognizes a significant contribution to public safety through intelligence sharing, surveillance, or crime prevention initiatives. 🤝
Read more here: tinyurl.com/388x2tw3
AFP: @wada_ama President @WitoldBanka seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya france24.com/en/live-news/20…
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📢 The 2027 Prohibited List is now available.
Today, we are publishing the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which was approved by our ExCo and will enter into force on 1 January 2027.
🔗 Learn more about the major changes and access the 2027 Prohibited List and related documents: tinyurl.com/5347d3dd
James Fitzgerald retweeted
Since its implementation in 2009, WADA has taken the lead in developing the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), a multifaceted anti-doping tool that builds a long-term image of an athlete’s biological profile and identifies changes that may signal doping.
Recent successes highlight the impact of new ABP features, including blood-based markers of steroid use and the Endocrine Module, as well as the continued importance of the Hematological Module in detecting and deterring doping and the ABP’s role in uncovering sample manipulation.
🔬 Looking ahead, we will host the fourth edition of our ABP Symposium from 27-29 September 2027 in Tokyo, Japan, bringing together leading experts and decision-makers to shape the future development and implementation of the ABP.
🔗 Learn more about the ABP’s recent successes and what’s next: tinyurl.com/ysjw3ju3
Win for athletes and integrity of anti-doping as @wada_ama ExCo unanimously endorses improvements to independent testing process at Olympic and Paralympic Games...
Today, our ExCo held its third meeting of the year in Belgrade, Serbia, which resulted in a number of important decisions aimed at strengthening the global anti-doping system.
Among important decisions and developments, the ExCo:
🔹 Approved the 2027 Prohibited List
🔹 Endorsed measures to further strengthen the independence of testing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
🔹 Recommended to the WADA Board to approve a proposal establishing a series of consequences in regard to the voluntary withholding of contributions to WADA’s Budget by Governments
🔹 Advanced important work related to investigations, unintentional doping, scientific research, and more
Discover all the outcomes of the meeting here: tinyurl.com/44c65sdx
James Fitzgerald retweeted
The power of GAINN strikes again 👏
WADA congratulates Poland’s Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police, the Silesian Border Guard Unit, the Czech National Anti-Drug Police and the Polish Anti-Doping Agency @POLADA_official on a successful joint operation that dismantled an international criminal group and led to the seizure of 167 kg of illegal drugs valued at more than CAD 450,000.
This investigation is one of many direct outcomes of our Global Anti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network – and another powerful example of what can be achieved when anti-doping organizations, law enforcement agencies and governments work together proactively. Our Intelligence and Investigations Department encourages countries seeking similar results to connect with us.
Another strong blow struck for independence and accountability in clean sport at major events. @wada_ama President @WitoldBanka: "We have seen in the past the damage caused by a lack of oversight and independence in the delivery of the anti-doping program. Putting in place an entirely independent process will help avoid a repeat occurrence and will ensure equal treatment for all athletes, regardless of their nationality"
Our Executive Committee met virtually this morning to receive key updates and make decisions focused on strengthening the global anti-doping system. Discussions included the issue of National Anti-Doping Organizations’ operational independence, with WADA set to initiate a comprehensive review of its wide-ranging governance reforms.
Discover all the important outcomes from this meeting 🔽 tinyurl.com/4w4x2sku
It is so encouraging when governments provide additional funding to WADA, over and above their annual contributions...
We are pleased to announce the renewal of our agreement with the Japanese Government and @PlayTrueJapan 🤝
The additional funding of up to JPY 27,562,431 (approximately USD 174,000) will support in-person GLDF training, implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code, and the development of National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations across the region. tinyurl.com/2s425eyv
A strong result for @worldrugbymedia, @wada_ama and clean sport. Sad for Georgian rugby though.
WADA provides an update on the ‘Operation Obsidian’ investigation of Georgian rugby.
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This is an incredible result for clean sport. Operation LIMS was an extremely complex and difficult investigation requiring immense diligence, expertise and professionalism of WADA's I&I and legal affairs staff, as well as our partners in other organizations.
‘Operation LIMS’ has now passed the 300 sanctions mark, marking the most successful investigation in anti-doping history. 👏
302 sanctions against 291 athletes by 23 ADOs, based on data retrieved from the Moscow Laboratory in 2019, involving 22 sports. ✅
Read more here: tinyurl.com/ydyj6rpz
It was a privilege to work with Craig, a wise and affable man, and a giant of sports administration. His unshakable integrity put the good health of sport and its athletes ahead of all else. Quick with a joke and slow to leave a party, he was always excellent company. RIP Sir Craig
WADA mourns the passing of former President, Sir Craig Reedie: tinyurl.com/4u8y8k37
James Fitzgerald retweeted
It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of my predecessor, Sir Craig Reedie. Today, I say goodbye to a great man whose leadership of WADA helped shape the values that we stand for today. His rock-solid integrity and quiet strength meant more to me than words can express. He was always quick to share his wise counsel and to offer his support for the good of clean sport.
My thoughts are with his beloved wife, Lady Rosemary, and his children, grandchildren and wide circle of friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Craig.
Good to see Presidents @WitoldBanka and @sebcoe so aligned and stressing the importance of unity in the global anti-doping system. Banka: "@WorldAthletics and the @aiu_athletics are strong partners for WADA... President Coe has been a staunch advocate for the protection of clean sport throughout his presidency, and we look forward to continued collaboration with World Athletics and the AIU for many years to come."
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka met at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 in Torun, Poland, on Saturday (21) to discuss the importance of unity and further collaboration within the global anti-doping system, the work of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the need to move beyond compliance and invest more money into new research and further investigations.
Press release 🔗 bit.ly/3NlJXyq
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On the sidelines of the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Toruń, Poland, our President @WitoldBanka met with @WorldAthletics President Sebastian Coe (@sebcoe) to celebrate the success of Operation LIMS and discuss ongoing collaboration in the fight for clean sport.
A total of 66 cases in athletics were successfully sanctioned following the diligent efforts of the AIU in collaboration with WADA. In total, across all sports, Operation LIMS has led directly to 298 sanctions against athletes who were part of Russia’s institutionalized doping scheme.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3s86kty4
📷Dan Vernon - World Athletics
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WADA’s Executive Committee takes several important decisions during first meeting of 2026. Read more: tinyurl.com/3xp3kczy
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WADA statement on misleading Associated Press article. Read more: tinyurl.com/mtfv2auk
RT @wada_ama: A major joint-investigation between WADA and @WorldRugby has resulted in anti-doping rule violations being confirmed against …
James Fitzgerald retweeted
We have imposed an Analytical Testing Restriction (ATR) on the Polish Anti-Doping Laboratory, limited to the application of the Confirmation Procedure for the substances related to modafinil.
During the ATR, the Laboratory can continue carrying out its regular anti-doping activities, as per the International Standard for Laboratories. However, all routine samples that require confirmation analysis of substances related to modafinil shall be securely transported to another WADA-accredited laboratory.
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We regret to announce that we have postponed our Regional Symposium for Europe scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18-19 March 2026, due to the escalating conflict/war in the Middle East. Our Executive Committee meeting that was to be held just prior will now be held virtually. tinyurl.com/nwu68byw
