Roles & Responsibilities

Athletes have certain rights and responsibilities with respect to doping control, and it is important to know what they are.

Athlete Responsibilities

• To be aware of and comply with all anti-doping policies and rules adopted pursuant to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code).
• To be available for sample collection.
• To be responsible in for what they ingest and use to avoid violation of anti-doping policies and rules pursuant to the Code.
• Inform medical personnel of their obligations not to use prohibited substances and methods when receiving medical treatment to avoid violation of anti-doping policies and rules pursuant to the Code.
• Cooperate with Southeast Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (SEARADO), their National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), International Federation (IF) and other recognised Code-compliant international anti-doping programmes.

Athletes Rights During In and Out of Competition

• Have a representative accompany them to the doping control station.
• Have an interpreter (if any).
• Ask for additional information about the doping control procedures.
• Request necessary modifications to the sample collection procedure if the athlete have a disability.
• Note any concerns with regard to the doping control process on the doping control form.
• Request their B sample to be analysed to confirm a positive result.
• A fair hearing in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
• Request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons, such as:

For In-Competition Testing:

• Participate in a victory ceremony
• Fulfil media commitments
• Compete in further competitions
• Perform a warm down
• Obtain necessary medical treatment
• Locate a representative and/or interpreter
• Obtain photo identification
• Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and which shall be documented

For Out-of-Competition Testing:

• Locate a representative
• Complete a training session
• Obtain necessary medical treatment
• Obtain photo identification
• Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and which shall be documented

Athletes Responsibilities During Competition

• Remain within direct observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the completion of the sample collection procedure.
• Provide appropriate photo identification.
• Comply with sample collection procedures (failure to do so may constitute an anti-doping rule violation).
• Report immediately to the doping control station, unless there are valid reasons for a delay.