As part of a new initiative to improve our communication with athletes, we are pleased to publish a message from Karine Henrie, Head of Athlete Engagement. In her message, Karine introduces herself, sets out her commitments to the athlete community, reflects on the accomplishments of 2024 so far, and goes over what is in store for the rest of the year. 💫 You can find the full message on our website: https://lnkd.in/eVzFS2nM #CleanSport #PlayTrue #AntiDoping
World Anti-Doping Agency
Spectator Sports
Montreal, Canada 18,544 followers
Our mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. #PlayTrue
About us
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries. WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment. Our Vision: A world that values and fosters doping-free sport. Our Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport.
- Website
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http://www.wada-ama.org
External link for World Anti-Doping Agency
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Canada
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Code Compliance Monitoring, Science and Medicine, Anti-Doping Coordination, Global Anti-Doping Development, Education, Athlete Outreach, Cooperation with Law Enforcement, and Independent Observer Missions.
Locations
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Primary
800 Place Victoria, Suite 1700
Montreal, Canada H4Z 1B7, CA
Employees at World Anti-Doping Agency
Updates
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From regional workshops to high-level meetings, the past months have helped us progress in our mission to promote clean sport across #Africa. Find some pictures highlighting these events. 📸 We are proud of all these initiatives and will continue to push forward for fair competition and doping-free sport across the continent! 🌍 Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) Ababu Namwamba E.G.H CONFEJES ACNOA-ANOCA and more! #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Collaboration
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📣 Calling all athletes! 📣 The Code and the International Standards are currently under review and your feedback is crucial. Register for our next webinar to learn more about the update process, the timelines, the proposed changes, and more. 📅 Tue, July 16 🕗 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT ✍️ Register now: https://bit.ly/3zzp8rY Bring your questions! WADA staff and Athlete Council members will be present to guide this discussion and give you some answers. Register today! If you cannot make it on 16 July, the webinar will be recorded and made available on our website. #Webinar #CleanSport #AntiDoping
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🌍🤝 We attended a signing ceremony for a two-year partnership between Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) and the Agence Marocaine Antidopage in Rabat, Morocco. Facilitated by our Africa office, this important collaboration aims to enhance the anti-doping capacity and expertise in Morocco. Together, SSI and AMAD will work on several key areas, including compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, strengthening disciplinary committees, and fostering international cooperation. Four in-person meetings and numerous virtual sessions are planned over the next two years. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esrZP9SE #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Partnership
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We are thrilled to announce our Athlete Engagement (AE) teams for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris! 📣 For the first time our AE teams, which will be stationed in the Athlete Village to promote clean sport, will be entirely athlete-led! 🌐 Our AE teams include athlete leaders from 12 countries across five continents, bringing diverse backgrounds and extensive knowledge to enrich the experience for all athletes, coaches, and support personnel. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecjKqUJB Stay tuned for more updates from our amazing AE teams! We will be sharing special moments from the teams as they prepare for their trip and as they engage with athletes from around the world during the Games. Our AE Team for the Olympics: Adriana Escobar, Dora Hegyi, Chris Kinney, Jessie Khing Lacuna, OLY, Khotso Mokoena, Hazel-Ann Regis Buckels, and Minttu Tuominen. Our AE Team for the Paralympics: Ivan Ćosić, Erica Gavel, PLY, and Katarzyna Rogowiec. #PlayTrue #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Paris2024 #Olympics #Paralympics
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🎉 Exciting news! Kristen Kit, OLY, multi-sport Canadian athlete, Olympic Champion in rowing, and member of our Athlete Council, is set to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris! 🎊 Let's rally behind her as she aims for gold and continues to inspire us with her incredible journey. Good luck, Kristen! #PlayTrue #CleanSport #Paris2024 #Olympics
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Excitement is building as the Olympics and Paralympics approach! ✨ Athletes worldwide are in their final training stages for Paris 2024, preparing for their competitions. But it's not just the athletes gearing up—Our Independent Observer (IO) program teams are also busy preparing for their missions. From 26 July – 11 August and 28 August – 8 September 2024, the IO teams will observe all aspects of the anti-doping programs, which are managed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for the Olympics and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for the Paralympics, alongside the Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 and the Agence française de lutte contre le dopage (AFLD). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7MmAZ5T #CleanSport #AntiDoping
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We are pleased to publish the outcomes of Phase I of the Anti-Doping Organization Benchmarking Project, which aims to help National Anti-Doping Organizations measure their activity in context. The Benchmarking Project was created to help similar ADOs understand their activity levels by comparing them to typical ranges for various program indicators. To learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/d5YzNhGX #CleanSport #AntiDoping
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🌍 Over the past week, our President Witold Bańka was in Africa to meet with key anti-doping stakeholders. In Botswana, he engaged with Minister Tumiso MacDonald Rakgare and Vice-President Slumber Tsogwane, discussing the development of an independent NADO and the nation's anti-doping infrastructure. In South Africa, productive meetings with SuperSport representatives and Olympic silver medalist Khotso Mokoena highlighted opportunities for collaboration and athlete engagement. In Zimbabwe, discussions with Minister Kirsty Coventry and President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored the importance of partnerships in promoting clean sport. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er79VKxZ #CleanSport #AntiDoping
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🌏 Highlights from the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization annual board meeting in Paro, Bhutan Through an insightful workshop on Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS), Risk Assessment, and Test Distribution Plan, the board leveled up their knowledge. Our representatives attending the meeting also discussed the establishment of an independent Bhutan National Anti-Doping Organization with Her Excellency Ms. Yeezang De Thapa, Minister for Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Royal Government of Bhutan, and Hon’ble Mr. Sonam Karma Tshering, Secretary General, Bhutan Olympic Committee. #CleanSport #AntiDoping