iNADO drives the Guiding Principles for the Future of Anti-Doping

In June 2022, 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 (listed below) proposed the adoption of the the Declaration of ‘Guiding Principles for the Future of Anti-Doping’ to ensure quality and leadership in the movement for doping-free sport.

The NADOs have invited iNADO to join in and co-organize a follow-up of the guiding principles in the NADO Community. In 2026, iNADO will dedicate a series of Webinars to these Guiding Principles.

The webinars will take place on 25 Feb 2026, 29 April 2026, 24 Jun 2026, 26 Aug 2026, 28 Oct 2026, and 16 Dec 2026.
(more detail on each webinar will be available in the weeks prior to the webinar)

Athlete Voice Webinar: 25 February 2026

Watch the recorded webinar here

According to the Guiding Principles for the Future of Anti-Doping…

  1. …the athletes’ voice should be given a prominent position in anti-doping, reflecting their importance and demonstrating respect for the burden of responsibilities they bear in the name of clean sport;  
  2. …everyone in sport is entitled to the right of justice at a minimum standard, based on the principles of human rights;
  3. …maximizing deterrence, targeted programmes and athlete engagement is key to an effective approach to education and prevention programmes in anti-doping;
  4. …good governance for all organisations involved in anti-doping is a prerequisite for a reliable and trustworthy anti-doping community;
  5. …all actors in anti-doping must ensure excellence, responsibility and transparency;
  6. …separation of powers with a clear division of the roles and responsibilities is a prerequisite for accountability
An image block showing the six guiding principles of anti-doping. Athlete's voice: Anti-doping focuses on protecting the rights, careers, health and safety of athletes, who are the main focus of anti-doping. Justice: Objective investigations, due process, transparency, and proportionality. Education: Maximizing deterrence, targeted programs, and athlete engagement. Good Governance: Transparency, inclusion, avoidance of conflicts of interest. Quality of Delivery and Innovation: All actors in anti-doping must ensure excellence, responsibility, and transparency by implementing the highest standards of quality and innovation. Separation of Powers: Establishment of a system of internal check and balances in anti-doping.

The guiding principles are proposed by [Sport Integrity Australia, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, Anti Doping Danmark, Finish Anti-Doping Agency, French Anti-Doping Agency, National Anti Doping Agency of Germany, Sport Ireland, Antidoping Authority Netherlands, Drug Free Sport New Zealand, Anti-Doping Norway, Anti-Doping Sweden, United Kingdom Anti-Doping, United States Anti-Doping Agency].

To become a Signatory of the Guiding Principles, complete this form and send it info@inado.org

NADOs that have already signed to promote the Guiding Principles (sorted alphabetically)

  • ABCD – Autoridade Brasileira de Controle de Dopagem
  • Anti-Doping Danmark
  • Anti-Doping Norway
  • Anti-Doping Sweden
  • Anti-Doping Uruguay
  • Antidoping Singapore
  • Chilean NADO Science Department
  • Doping Authority Netherlands
  • Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports
  • French Anti-Doping Agency
  • Anti-Doping Office of Latvia
  • National Anti Doping Agency of Germany
  • National Anti-Doping Commission of Barbados
  • Portuguese Anti-Doping Authority
  • Republic of Bulgaria Anti-Doping Centre
  • Spanish Commission for the Fight Against Doping in Sport
  • Sport Ireland Anti-Doping
  • Sport Integrity Australia
  • Sport Integrity Canada
  • Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui (New Zealand)
  • Japan Anti-Doping Agency
  • UK Anti-Doping
  • U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

Other organizations that have already signed (sorted alphabetically)

  • AntiDoping Database
  • Berlinger Special AG, Switzerland (Official Sponsor)
  • IBSA – The International Blind Sports Federation
  • Ministry of Sport and Community Development (Trinidad and Tobago)
  • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • World Ability Sport