antidopning

Antidopning, the Norwegian term for anti-doping, refers to the set of policies, procedures and activities aimed at preventing the use of prohibited performance-enhancing substances and methods in sport. Its goal is to protect athlete health, ensure fair competition and preserve the integrity of sport. International coordination is provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a network of national anti-doping organizations. The World Anti-Doping Code harmonizes rules across sports and countries; signatories must implement testing, education, and sanctions consistent with the code.

Doping control includes testing in and out of competition, with sample collection under strict chain of custody and analysis in accredited laboratories. The Athlete Biological Passport tracks biological variables over time to detect abnormal variations indicating doping. Substances prohibited include anabolic agents, hormones, stimulants, diuretics, peptide hormones, as well as methods like blood manipulation and gene doping. Some substances may be allowed with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) when medically justified.

Enforcement includes results management, temporary suspensions, formal investigations, and sanctions such as disqualification, loss of medals, and ineligibility. Athletes have rights to due process and can appeal to bodies such as national tribunals or the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Education and prevention programs target athletes, coaches and medical staff to promote clean sport, inform about risks, and explain testing procedures, rights and obligations.