Anti-doping
IBSA is fully committed to the fight against doping in sport, from testing and monitoring to education and promotion. As the governing body for a range of sports, we are a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Our own anti-doping rules and regulations are therefore fully compliant with the Code, and we work closely with the World Anti-Doping Agency to ensure we are doing as much as we can to support athletes and teams to make the right choices.
The spirit of sport
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport. The anti-doping programme aims at preserving the intrinsic value of sport. This intrinsic value is often described as the `spirit of sport`, it is the essence of Olympism, the pursuit of human excellence through dedicated perfection of each person`s natural talents.
- • ethics, fair play and honesty
- • health
- • excellence in performance
- • character and education
- • fun and joy
- • teamwork
- • dedication and commitment
- • respect for rules and laws
- • respect for self and others
- • courage
- • community and solidarity
The principle of Strict Liability
The principle of strict liability is applied when urine/blood samples produce adverse analytical results. Athletes are strictly liable for substances found in their bodies, whether or not there was intent.
Find out more about the principle of strict liability by clicking here.Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Anti-doping rule violations are not restricted to the use of prohibited substances. All the following are sanctioned:
- • Presence of a prohibited substance
- • Use or attempted use
- • Refusal to submit sample
- • Whereabouts failures
- • Tampering or attempted tampering
- • Trafficking or attempted trafficking
- • Administration or attempted administration
- • Complicity
- • Prohibited association
- • Acts to discourage reporting
Key Documents
IBSA key documents
World Anti-Doping Agency key documents
Doping control forms (DCFs)
IBSA Anti-Doping Committee
The Anti-Doping Committee oversees IBSA`s activities. It helps coordinate testing, working with the sports and ensuring education takes place throughout the year.
Contact: anti-doping@ibsasport.org
Marcelo Patrício
Tue Chair
Juliana Soares
Education Officer
Georgia Cahill
Tue Member
Halim Jebali
Tue Member
Mohy El-Din Nail
Tue Member
Henry McKinner
Tue Member
Caio Meduar
Legal Advisor
Annual Statistics
Since 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic years, many IBSA sports activities were cancelled. Although fewer tests were collected, IBSA tried to maintain high standards through targeted testing.
80 tests (76 urine, 4 blood) were conducted. Testing applied to all 3 Paralympic sports. IBSA Anti-Doping staff aim to enhance consistency and quality for 2022-2024.
Communication on Privacy and Protection of Personal Information collected under IBSA Anti-Doping Program
IBSA informs all partners and parties that its data practices comply with the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information.
- • Collect only data necessary for procedures
- • Use data only for anti-doping purposes
- • Keep data only as long as necessary
- • Share only with legally concerned staff (e.g. WADA)
- • Disclose only when required
- • Respect participants` rights including right to file a claim
- • Ensure confidentiality and fair treatment
