WADA Publishes 2019 List of Prohibited Substances And Methods

On September 28th, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods; the 2019 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes; and the 2019 Monitoring Program, which were all approved by WADA‘s Executive Committee on September 20th. All items come into effect on January 1, 2019.

As with previous editions, the primary list designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of competition, as well as which substances are banned within particular sports.

WADA’s announcement reminds athletes that, ultimately, they are responsible for the substances in their body and also that athlete entourage are liable for anti-doping rule violations if determined to be complicit.

The annual revision process of the List begins with an initial meeting in January and concludes with the publication of the list by October 1st. For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must meet two of the following three criteria:

1. it has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance;
2. it represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes; or,
3. it violates the spirit of sport.

Example changes from this year’s modification list including the addition of Tretoquinol (trimetoquinol), a beta-2 agonist. This is an ingredient in oral cold and flu medications, particularly in some countries in Asia. Additionally, the section of ‘Gene and Cell Doping’ was revised in order to reflect that stem cells are not prohibited for treating injuries, as long as their use restores normal function of the affected area and does not enhance function.

WADA Director General Olivier Niggli said, “WADA is pleased to announce the publication of the 2019 Prohibited List. Updated annually, it is one of the cornerstones of the global anti-doping program. Every year, we review the List in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. It is vital that we stay ahead of those that endeavor to cheat the system so in reviewing the List, experts review sources such as scientific and medical research, trends, and intelligence gathered from law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies.”

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AfterShock
5 years ago

To meet the publishing deadline of October 1st, WADA staff worked frantically around the clock for the last week, maintaining their alertness with amphetamines, cocaine, Ritalin, MDMA and Red Bull, although none of the cans of Red Bull were opened. Not surprisingly, none of the WADA staff had to be reminded that they are responsible for putting the substances in their body.

PK Doesn't Like His Long Name
5 years ago

I tripled checked and it appears that tap water isn’t banned this year.

taa
Reply to  PK Doesn't Like His Long Name
5 years ago

Look closer…Texas tapwater is banned

Wirotomo
Reply to  PK Doesn't Like His Long Name
5 years ago

Ms. Cox, you give Texas tapwater a bad name.

Old School
5 years ago

“Whatever…” – Russian Swimming Federation

Socaladvracer
Reply to  Old School
5 years ago

“Whatever”….just send me your offshore banking swift code and account #!

Scribble
5 years ago

Attention Russia – It is also wrong to switch the urine of your dirty athletes with clean urine.

Swimmer
5 years ago
Coach John
Reply to  Swimmer
5 years ago

Bcc

25 free champ
5 years ago

Any word on if they’ll ban USRPT? It seems unfair that only some swimmers use it while so many are still stuck in the past.

Mike
Reply to  25 free champ
5 years ago

If we were trying to be the 25 Free champ we’d probably all be doing it, but other than that no.

Yabo
Reply to  25 free champ
5 years ago

USRPT just doesnt sound interesting or fun to me tbh

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