iNADO welcomes the expertise and qualifications of RealResponse in support of its members‘ efforts to ensure a safe sporting environment for athletes 27/06/2025 – Bonn, Germany Promoting fair play and integrity, and supporting athletes hereto, is one of the cornerstones of the work of National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations. And when athletes notice irregularities that…
24/06/2025 – Bonn, Germany The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has published its latest report, Athlete Representation in Anti-Doping Organisations, offering valuable insights into how athlete voices are currently integrated within anti-doping structures and how this can be further strengthened.Based on a 2024 global survey, the report recognises the growing commitment across Anti-Doping Organisations…
18/06/2025 – Bonn, Germany The International Testing Agency (ITA), the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO), and the World Association of Anti-Doping Scientists (WAADS) are pleased to announce the launch of Clean Sport in Action, a dynamic new two-day international forum, hosted on 23-24 April 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together experts from around the…
iNADO stands with WADA to protect clean sport 23/05/2025 – Bonn, Germany The objectives of the Enhanced Games, following the announcement this week of the Event taking place in Las Vegas in May 2026, do not match the spirit of sport which is at the heart of the activities of Signatories to the World Anti-Doping…
16/05/2025 – Bonn, Germany – NADO operational independence is a key topic on the agenda of the stakeholder consultation process for the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code (WADC). Ever since the idea to establish the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was conceived almost 30 years ago, undue influence has negatively impacted anti-doping efforts. So, when revising the…
26/03/2025 – Bonn, Germany -The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Workshop at the University of Lausanne. Under the theme „Unlock the Future of Anti-Doping: Exploring Innovation, Collaboration, and Best Practices,“ the workshop brought together 220 participants from 90 organizations. Attendees included National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs), Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs),…
24/03/2025– Bonn, Germany -The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their commitment to advancing anti-doping efforts. As two key stakeholders in the anti-doping landscape, iNADO serves the interests of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs), while the…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 2024 Upon invitation from WADA, iNADO Chair Anders Solheim presented at the December WADA Foundation Board meeting, highlighting the crucial role of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) in the global anti-doping system. Solheim emphasized the vital work of NADOs, including year-round testing, athlete education in local languages, and collaborations with Governments…
05/11/2024 — Bonn, Germany – The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Van de Vliet as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 December 2024. Dr. Van de Vliet brings extensive expertise in Anti-Doping and sports medicine, with a career dedicated to the integrity and…
On 4 September, during the 35th anniversary ceremony of the Council of Europe’s Anti-Doping Convention, Dr. Andrea Gotzmann, CEO of iNADO, delivered a speech highlighting the significance of this milestone. She began by congratulating all involved stakeholders, emphasizing that the Anti-Doping Convention remains a global leader in advancing anti-doping efforts. Dr. Gotzmann reflected on her…
Bonn, August 2024 — Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) and World Association of Anti Doping Scientists (WAADS), representing key stakeholders in the anti-doping community, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their collaborative efforts in protecting clean athletes and promoting doping-free and fair sport worldwide. iNADO supports 59 National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) and 8…
Job Advertisement The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations e.V. (iNADO) is the international member body of 59 National Anti-Doping Organisations and 8 Regional Anti-Doping Organisations. iNADO was founded in 2011 and is a non-for-profit German association since 2020. As part of a parental leave replacement, we are looking for the Bonn office as soon as…
The General Assembly of the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has approved motions to amend the iNADO Constitution. The assembly also saw the election of new members to the Governing Board, with all eight elected members accepting their positions. Under German law, where iNADO is registered as an association, these members are officially in…
Bonn, July 2024 — The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations e.V. (iNADO) extends its gratitude to Nick Paterson for his exceptional contribution to anti-doping and his leadership as the Chair of iNADO Governing Board during two terms from 2019-2024. Nick Paterson’s dedication and guidance have been instrumental in advancing our mission to promote clean sport…
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations e.V. (iNADO) offers the position of a full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Bonn, Germany, starting as soon as possible. iNADO is the international member body of National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations (RADOs) mainly funded by member subscriptions and partners. A total of 59 NADOs and…
Survey: Athlete Representation in Anti-Doping Organizations Dear Anti-Doping Organizations and Stakeholders, We are pleased to invite you to participate in a survey focused on athlete representation within the anti-doping community. As part of our ongoing commitment to building a supportive community and improving practice everywhere, your input is invaluable.This survey aims to gather insights and…
The Institute National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Gotzmann as Special Advisor, effective from March 2024. Gotzmann brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, having previously served in various leadership capacities within the anti-doping community. Most recently, she was CEO of the National Anti-Doping Agency…
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations e.V. (iNADO) held on 13 March in Lausanne the twelveth edition of its Annual General Assembly (AGA) for its 59 National and 9 Regional Anti-Doping Organization members. The meeting was headlined by a presentation from the Chair Nick Paterson and the CEO Jorge Leyva on the progress achieved in…
Dear CEOs, dear Members: We would like to invite you to the iNADO e.V. 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) that will take place on: Location: SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland Date/Time: Wednesday, 13 March (17.30 CET*) *the AGA will take place following the closure of the WADA Symposium and attendance is required in-person only. Preliminary Agenda *Supportive documents…
The preliminary program for 2024 iNADO Annual Workshop unfolded through input and collaboration with iNADO members and stakeholders. Together, we crafted a program that embodies diversity and addresses important topics within the antidoping landscape. The importance of inclusivity leads to the incorporation of a wide range of perspectives, ensuring that the program reflects the multifaceted nature…
Dear Members, Join us in a webinar presentation from Bird & Bird on Code Article 10.2: intent and the applicable Period of Ineligibility. Chris Lavey (Senior Associate at Bird and Bird) How should an ADO calculate the applicable Period of Ineligibility? The starting point, for the most common ADRVs, is Article 10.2. This webinar will discuss…
There is limited capacity in the venue, so please register early to reserve your ticket. iNADO Members registration General registration (excluding Commercial companies) Complimentary Registration
Job information Division / Unit: Integrity & Regulatory / Anti-Doping Contract type: Permanent Start date: 08.01.2024 Location: Nyon Main goal The Anti-Doping Assistant helps the UEFA Anti-Doping unit to deliver a high-quality anti-doping programme in European football. Key responsibilities Accurately processing therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) in collaboration with the UEFA TUE Committee: – Helping athletes…
Organized by the Japan Anti-Doping Agency in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Die Nationale Anti Doping Agentur Deutschland (NADA) ist eine Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts zur Förderung und Koordinierung der Anti-Doping-Arbeit im Sport. Auf der Grundlage einer Entscheidung des Aufsichtsrats sucht die NADA zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt ein …
It is with profound sadness that we learned about the passing of Joseph de Pencier, iNADO´s cherished founding CEO, advocate, and pioneer in the global antidoping community. Joseph dedicated a big part of his life to the clean sport movement. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations (iNADO)…
iNADO Member, the Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency (ALAD) is hiring for a Director. You can find the job description below: Job description
Registration is open to all anti-doping stakeholders and is free of charge for 2 persons / iNADO Member. Each iNADO Member received a unique code, with which the free tickets can be secured. The codes were distributed by email, and the registration deadline is September 1, 2023. Attendees have to bear their own cost of accommodation, breakfast and…
with the participation of iNADO Members
The recent 20th Anniversary of Anti-Doping Norway was an opportunity to come together and envision the Future of Anti-Doping using the Guiding Principle as a compass. The seminar focused on NADO Governance, particularly operational independence and athletes´ rights to justice in anti-doping.Bjørn Berge (Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe) opened the event and…
Overview of Literature & Sanctions
(Insights Reports)
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is pleased to invite Members and non-Members to our next webinar: „Inadvertent doping & contamination cases: analyzing data to understand the situation“ with Marinella Burgos on April 24 2023 at 12:00 CEST Inadvertent doping is not a new issue but the difficulties in assessing the risks of contamination (of…
This annual report presents a selection of activities conducted in 2022 and we invite our Members and the broader anti-doping community to read it. A description of the objectives of the new strategic plan and an overview of iNADO Governance and Finances are also provided.
iNADO turned 10 years old. To celebrate the past 10 years and to look forward to what is to come, we invited previous Chairs and CEOs of iNADO to virtually participate in the 2023 iNADO Workshop with a recorded message that addresses the past ten years and their work at iNADO. Find the message here.
At the end of 2022, iNADO collected feedback on the topics that were most interesting for our Members. The answers went in all different directions with topics such as ADAMS, NADO independence, scientific developments, prevention, etc. voted by many. One answer with a fair number of votes was “What are the (new) lessons learned…
Women have been breaking barriers and making strides in sports for decades, yet they are still underrepresented in sport leadership roles. When women’s perspectives and experiences are not part of the decision-making processes in anti-doping, the resulting policies and practices fail to address the needs and concerns of all athletes and the expertise of all…
We are happy to share the preliminary program, which is a relevant, diverse, and quality-led program with a compelling balance of organizations, speakers, practical anti-doping areas, and leadership topics.
18 January 2023, Bonn, Germany: The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has officially launched its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, Working Together Towards Excellence. Nick Paterson, iNADO Board Chair, stated “iNADO is privileged to represent the immense and unparalleled expertise of its members. Our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan set out how we will harness that expertise to…
After a few years of disruption with the global pandemic, iNADO has listened to, andlearnt from, the diverse voices and perspectives of the NADO community and the wider world in which we operate. With our new 2023-2027 Strategic Plan in place to guide us, and with our collective purpose of working together towards excellence our…
In recognition of the fact that a continuous evolvement and improvement of the anti-doping system is crucial for it to be relevant and effective, a group of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) proposed the adoption of the Declaration of Guiding Principles for the Future of Anti-Doping. The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has welcomed the invitation…
Despite the large number of athletes from Kenya suspended for Anti-Doping Rule Violations in the sport of Athletics, the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) would like to acknowledge the ongoing anti-doping efforts of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). ADAK conducts extensive education activities, including online education, seminars and outreach, as part of a…
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sydney, Australia
A healthy number (34) of athletes from International Federations from around 20 different countries have been nominated and deemed eligible to take part in the election to join WADA’s future Athlete Council. While the last available data to us suggests progress has been made over recent years in athlete representation in NADOs, there is still room…
iNADO Members can retrieve an overview of NADOs acting as Integrity Agencies based on a review of their websites and other secondary – online – sources. The document offers information about the mandates, the reasons for establishment, funding and staff of six NADOs (all iNADO Members), whose mandates have been expanded beyond anti-doping work. To…
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) hosted a webinar open for both Member and Non-Member NADOs in a collaboration with WADA on the WADA NADO EAG elections. Recently WADA’s Governance Review Working Group recommended that WADA’s NADO Expert Advisory Group (EAG) be reformed to be comprised of ten elected representatives, with two from each…
The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS) coordinates and simplifies anti-doping activities. “ADAMS is designed to be a secure and cost-free web-based system that centralizes doping control-related information. A survey containing 21 questions was conducted online, over the span of a month and received responses by 92 participants. The survey assessed the user experience of ADAMS…
Odense, Denmark
Discussion paper (Jorge Leyva) The creation of the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) has contributed to the effective harmonization of the anti-doping regulation over the past 22 years through the establishment of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC). The WADC foresees sanctions for athletes, athletes support personnel and sport officials for different types of anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs)….
10 June 2022, Bonn, Germany:The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) held its 2022 Workshop in hybrid format in Lausanne, Switzerland, after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Workshop evolved around building the capacities of Anti-Doping Organizations through assessing, adapting, and improving in a diverse, technical and fast evolving field. iNADO welcomed…
Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland
On 10 June 2022, Lausanne, Switzerland: iNADO welcomes adoption of a Declaration of ‘Guiding Principles for the Future of Anti-Doping’ The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is thousands of experts working to see every NADO and RADO excellent globally as they support athletes in clean sport. In iNADO’s pursuit of excellence, it warmly welcomes…
Lausanne, Switzerland
Virtual format
London, United Kingdom
“We should combine the different knowledge for our own particular goal, which is clean sports.“ In Episode 22 we talk to Olivier de Hon, Chief Operating Officer at Doping Authority Netherlands. Olivier talked about his career in anti-doping and at Dopingautoriteit. We talked about his PhD research too as a side-step for him, to give…
We are happy to announce that our Youtube-channel is now active again and we have prepared a new compilation of Anti-Doping Videos. With these playlists we intend to provide a common ground and platform for all relevant content in the Anti-Doping World. Our goal was to have all this information accessible for everybody all in…
(Dr. Neil Robinson and Michael Ask, ITA) The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is pleased to share with the anti-doping community a presentation and discussion with the ITA clarifying important aspects of their Long-Term Storage Program. The long-term-storage program is a standing offer. Testing beyond Beijing. Long-term storage has become an essential tool for ADOs…
In Episode 21 we talk to Nara Kim, former Olympic gymnast who is currently an iDCO at the Korean Anti-Doping Agency. Nara sheds light on her experience working at the Winter Games in Beijing. We learn about her current role and how her former career as an athlete impacts her work with other athletes. Tune…
Probably like many others, I was challenged with understanding the CAS decision to allow Kamila Valieva to compete at the past Winter Olympic Games despite an initial provisional suspension imposed by RUSADA. In their decision, the CAS panel suggested that minors, analogous to the less strict set of sanctions that can apply to them, ought…
Following WADA’s announcement to postpone their Annual Symposium to June 11-22, 2022, and Therapeutic Use Exemption Symposium to the second quarter of 2023 based on the current developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, iNADO has also decided to postpone its workshop, originally scheduled for March, 22 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We…
In Episode 20 we talk to Nick Paterson, Chair of the iNADO Board and CEO of Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ). We learn about his ‘why’ in anti-doping, the future direction of iNADO and how we can all work together for positive change in the anti-doping system, and a few of the athlete-centered initiatives…
In Episode 19 of iNADO Live Chat we chat to Gobi Nair, Head of the South-East Asian RADO located in Singapore about his background in teaching and sports science, as well as his transfer into the world of anti-doping. Furthermore, he hands out practical advice and guidelines for other Heads and CEOs of NADOS and…
In Episode 18 of iNADO Live Chat we chat to Luisa Parente, Olympian, National Secretary of the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) and new iNADO Board Member, about her background, her journey into anti-doping and the current activities of ABCD. The episode further discusses the partnership between ABCD and Autoridade Antidopagem de Portugal (ADoP) and the…
iNADO reviewed the second interim report of the Working Group.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations e.V. (iNADO) held its quarterly meeting on 12. October and elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair of the Governing Board.
Find out more about the preliminary discussion on the Review of Cannabis.
INADO is presenting the results of a two-month project about social and scientific research on anti-doping funded by WADA and PCC in the last 20 years.
Join us in a webinar with our partner Berlinger to discover the latest generation of blood collection needles from Beckton Dickinson
We welcomed to Jurgen Secember from NADO Flanders about collaboration and cooperation in the national landscape of anti-doping.
A new episode of iNADO Live Chat is available now. In episode 15 we welcome Dr. Catherine Ordway, Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia and anti-doping expert from the first hour.
iNADO’s CEO Jorge Leyva has thought about questions that have been raised regarding last year’s first lockdown and whether this opened the door for athletes to dope without consequences.
Ms. Luisa Parente, National Secretary of Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD), is appointed to the Governing Board of iNADO.
This month iNADO Live Chat is available. Together with two representatives from Athleten Deutschland e.V. we talked about how athletes can contribute to the anti-doping system.
There is a new episode of iNADO Live Chat out now. In Episode 13 we chatted to Dr. Mark Lutomia, a healthcare practitioner, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, based in Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya.
Please visit the NADGO website on Play the Game. There you can find the preliminary report and also the tool with indicators.
Two positive developments can be highlighted from the recent meetings of the WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board.
Join Richard McLaren, Akaash Maharaj, Adam Pengilly, David Howman and other leading international Experts for the digital international Symposium on Governance Matters in Anti-Doping.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has published its activity report of 2020.
A new episode of iNADO Live Chat is available now. In Episode 12 we welcome Ruta Banyte, Director of the Anti-Doping Agency of Lithuania, one of the smaller NADOs in our community.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations (iNADO) held the ninth edition of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its 59 National and 14 Regional Anti-Doping Organization members via virtual teleconference on 16 April 2021.
iNADO is proud to present the first Capability Register of its member NADOs and RADOs.
Until March 26, stakeholders had the opportunity to provide feedback to the Working Group on the review of WADA Governance.
Episode 11 of iNADO’s Live Chat is available now. Listen in to hear what Tracey Lambrechs, former weightlifter and educator at Drug Free Sport New Zealand, has to say.
A new episode of iNADO Live Chat is out now. This month guest was Dr. Matthias Kamber, chemist and former CEO of Anti-Doping Switzerland.
Independent integrity units are becoming more common to ensure sport can effectively manage integrity issues. Is this a model for the future?
Episode 9 of iNADO Live Chat is available now! This time we talked to Elena García from the Communication Department at AEPSAD.
Professional Worldwide Controls (PWC) has discounted prices for NADOs and RADOs using their paperless mobile documentation system (MODOC).
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has taken note of the recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision to partially uphold the sanctions on Russia issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The IT-security Principles for ADOs are the result of discussions with IT-experts among iNADO members and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
iNADO would like to invite ADO staff members to two workshops concerning IT-security for Anti-Doping Organisations in December 2020.
After two years of work and effort iNADO and its partners are pleased to announce that ERASMUS-Project “Anti-Doping in Football” has come to a successful end.
Simultaneously to iNADO’s decision to host iNADO’s annual workshop 2021 online only, the world Anti-Doping Agency postpones their 2021 Annual Symposium.
Following iNADO’s AGM on November 16th, we were pleased to welcome Prof. S. Backhouse and Dr. L. Patterson from the Leeds Beckett University for the webinar “An introduction to program evaluation for anti-doping professionals”.
iNADO invited Anti-Doping stakeholders to join a presentations focused on the practical application of the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) in an Anti-Doping testing.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) held the eighth instalment of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its 66 National and 14 Regional Anti-Doping Organization members today.
iNADO’s CEO opinion on athlete representation in anti-doping organisations.
Welcome to the relaunched website of the Institute of National-Anti-Doping Organisations.
iNADO would like to thank all the NADOs and Athletes who participated in the Non-Stop-Clean social media campaign!
iNADO is deeply concerned by the control that the Russian Olympic and Paralympic Committee exercise over the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
iNADO is deeply concerned by the recommendation of the Supervisory Board of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)…
As a follow-up to the press release issued on 3 July 2020, iNADO wants to clarify that the support to the ONDCP report is limited to the part suggesting more independence …
iNADO joins the call of the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to WADA to reaffirm its commitment to Good Governance practices …
We regret that we had to cancel this years iNADO Workshop on March 16th in Lausanne.
The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) welcomes today’s unanimous decision of the Executive Committee of WADA (ExCo) to declare RUSADA non-compliant, …
iNADO commends WADA’s I&I Team and the group of independent forensic experts for securing evidence that, laboratory information under control of the Russian Government, has been tampered to obstruct ongoing investigations.
iNADO supports the WADA Compliance Review Committee’s recommendation that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) be declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code.
iNADO has read with great concern that there may have been tampering with the Moscow laboratory data relating to Russian athletes’ samples and provided to WADA.
Anti-Doping Leaders are encouraged by Minister Witold Bańka’s commitment to clean sport and strengthening the voice of athletes as well as his recognition of the important role of NADOs in the fight to protect athlete’s right to fair play.
Ahead of the Anti-Doping Symposium, NADO leaders met in Lausanne, Switzerland to discuss meaningful reforms to the anti-doping system in advance of the WADA Presidential election.
NADO Leaders acknowledge the January 22, 2019 release from WADA outlining an ongoing acceptance of RUSADA compliance.
The Decision of January 22 by the WADA ExCo to maintain the “compliant” status of iNADO member “RUSADA”, continues to prompt serious concerns for our community.
In a blog earlier this week, a paragon of clean sport, Richard Pound, seems to suggest we should all be looking the other way while the biggest doping scandal in the history of sport continues to fester.