DOPING

It refers to any measure which seeks to alter, in a non-physiological mode, the mental capacity or physical performance of an athlete, or remove, without medical justification, an illness or injury, in order to participate in a sports competition.

ANTI-DOPING TEST

It consists of collecting samples and / or relevant analysis and reporting results.

PENALTIES

They can go from three months to three years, and even when results turn to be positive again, the athlete is suspended for life from participating in any high-level event.

WORLD ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM

They Includes all elements necessary to ensure optimal harmonization and implementation of best practices in national and international anti-doping programs.

PURPOSE

To protect the fundamental right of athletes to participate in doping-free sport and thus to ensure cleanliness and equality for all athletes in the world.

Ensure implementation of harmonized and effective programs against doping at both national and international level with regard to detection, dissuasion and prevention of doping.

WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE

This is the fundamental and universal document on which the world anti-doping program is based. The purpose of the Code is to achieve an evolution in the anti-doping effort through universal harmonization of the main anti-doping elements.

Fair Play
Performance Excellence
Character and education
Teamwork
Health, respect and courage

WHO ACCEPT THE CODE?

International Olympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
International Federations
National Olympic Committees
National Anti-Doping Organizations
Governments
Athletes
Support Staff of the athletes (doctors, paramedics, coaches, executives)

For more information, please contact the Medica Department, 1st floor, Tower B, Velodrome Teo Capriles, Montalbán, Caracas.
Phone: +58 212-472.44.97.