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Know your role in clean sport
Clean sport.
Starts with you.

Know your rights. Understand your responsibilities. Protect the integrity of sport.

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Before, during and after testing

Athlete Rights
& Responsibilities

Every athlete has rights that protect fair treatment and responsibilities that help keep sport clean. Understanding both is part of being prepared.

Your rights

  1. Clear information

    Receive clear information about the anti-doping rules that apply to you.

  2. Official notification

    Receive formal notification if you are involved in an anti-doping case.

  3. B sample analysis

    Request the opening and analysis of your B sample, where applicable under anti-doping rules.

  4. Present your explanation

    Submit a written explanation and relevant evidence in relation to your case.

  5. A hearing

    Have the opportunity to attend a hearing concerning your case.

  6. Appeal a decision

    Appeal a decision in accordance with the applicable anti-doping rules.

  7. Therapeutic Use Exemption

    Apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for legitimate medical treatment.

Your responsibilities

  1. Strict liability

    You are responsible for prohibited substances found in your body under the principle of strict liability.

  2. Know and follow the rules

    Comply with all anti-doping rules that apply to you.

  3. Provide a sample

    Provide a sample when requested by authorised anti-doping personnel.

  4. Keep whereabouts updated

    If you are in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP), submit accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information.

  5. Check what you take

    Check that your medications and supplements do not contain prohibited substances.

  6. Take part in education

    Attend the anti-doping education programmes required of you.

  7. Cooperate fully

    Cooperate with results management procedures and anti-doping investigations.

During the testing process

When you are notified for testing

These four responsibilities apply from notification through the sample collection process.

Remain in sight

Stay within direct observation of the Doping Control Officer (DCO) or chaperone from notification until sample collection is complete.

Show photo identification

Provide an appropriate identification document with your photograph to confirm your identity.

Follow the procedures

Comply with the established sample collection procedures and the instructions of authorised personnel.

Report immediately

Report to the Doping Control Station immediately, unless a permitted delay has been approved by the DCO.

Please note: These rights and responsibilities are subject to the applicable World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.

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