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.