ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM
Committed to maintaining integrity and fairness in sport across Asia through comprehensive anti-doping education, prevention, and testing.
What can be reported?
You may report any alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violation or any act or omission that could undermine the fight against doping.
Anyone can report a doping misconduct. If you have detected, identified, and/or witnessed a suspicious behaviour or if you have reasonable grounds for suspecting that cheating has occurred, we encourage you to let us know.
If you have information on corruption or any other allegation that does not involve doping, please report your information through the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Values & Principles
Core values that guide our actions and define our purpose in protecting clean sport across Asia.
Sport, Culture & Education
Fostering growth in athletes' lives through fair competition and lifelong learning.
International Friendship
Breaking down barriers and creating lasting bonds that transcend borders.
Peace & Sustainability
Using sports as a bridge to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
No Discrimination
Creating a fair and equal playing field for all athletes regardless of background.
Olympic Excellence
Embracing excellence, friendship, and respect in everything we do.
Athlete Health
Prioritizing the physical and mental well-being of all athletes.
The Anti-Doping Landscape
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the independent international body responsible for harmonizing anti-doping policies across all sports and countries. The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that aligns policies, rules, and regulations worldwide.
As a Code Signatory, OCA implements an effective and compliant anti-doping program for all sports events in Asia. The Code is supplemented by eight International Standards, including the Prohibited List updated annually.
2021 OCA Anti-Doping Rules
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Rights & Responsibilities
Athlete Rights
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Equality of opportunity
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Equitable and fair testing programs
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Medical treatment and protection of health rights
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Right to justice and accountability
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Whistleblower rights
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Right to education and data protection
Athlete Responsibilites
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Know and follow OCA and IF rules
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Take full responsibility for what you ingest
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Inform medical personnel of your obligations
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Cooperate with OCA and other anti-doping organizations
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Be available for sample collection
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Avoid working with ineligible support personnel
Strict liability principle
In anti-doping, athletes are strictly liable for substances found in their samples, regardless of intent. It is vital that athletes know the rules and understand their responsibilities under the Code.
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs):
- 1Presence of a prohibited substance in an athlete's sample
- 2Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or method
- 3Refusal to submit to sample collection after being notified
- 4Failure to file athlete whereabouts information & missed tests
- 5Tampering with any part of the doping control process
- 6Possession of a prohibited substance or method
- 7Trafficking a prohibited substance or method
- 8Administering a prohibited substance or method to an athlete
- 9Complicity in an anti-doping rule violation
- 10Prohibited association with sanctioned support personnel
- 11Discouraging or retaliating against reporting to authorities
The first four violations apply only to athletes. The remaining seven apply to both athletes and support personnel.
Prohibited List
WADA produces a list of banned substances and methods, updated annually and effective January 1st each year. Substances can be prohibited at all times, in-competition only, or in particular sports.
Tips for Athletes
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Check medical ingredient names, not brand names
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Verify dosage restrictions and routes
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Inform doctors of your athlete status
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Be careful when traveling abroad
Categories
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Prohibited at all times
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Prohibited in-competition
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Prohibited in particular sports
Medications & Supplements
Both prescribed and over-the-counter medications should be checked against the Prohibited List. Extreme caution is recommended regarding supplement use, as many positive tests have been attributed to contamination or poor labeling.
Supplement Risks
- Lower manufacturing standards leading to contamination
- Fake or low-quality products with prohibited substances
- Mislabeling with ingredients wrongly listed
- False claims of being "safe for athletes"
We recommend using Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) to check all medications. If using supplements, select only those batch-tested by independent companies like Informed Sport, NSF Certified for Sport, or Kölner Liste.
Therapeutic use exemptions (TUE)
Athletes with legitimate medical conditions may need to use prohibited substances. The TUE process allows athletes to apply for permission to use these substances therapeutically.
2025 OCA TUE Information
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Testing Procedures
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the independent international body responsible for harmonizing anti-doping policies across all sports and countries. The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that aligns policies, rules, and regulations worldwide.
As a Code Signatory, OCA implements an effective and compliant anti-doping program for all sports events in Asia. The Code is supplemented by eight International Standards, including the Prohibited List updated annually.
