UK Anti-Doping

UK Anti-Doping The National Anti-Doping Organisation for the UK, protecting the right to enjoy doping-free sport

25/07/2025

đźš« Taking steroids is not just cheating - the long term health impacts can be devastating.

Don't take shortcuts, and instead take pride in knowing you are 100% you.

📢 Announcement: The Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Simon Lewis as the ...
24/07/2025

📢 Announcement: The Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Simon Lewis as the new Chair of UK Anti-Doping on a four-year term.

Jane Rumble, UKAD Chief Executive said: “On behalf of us all at UKAD we are looking forward to giving Simon a warm welcome as he takes up stewardship of our committed and brilliant team."

Simon Lewis will begin his term as Chair of the Board on 4 August 2025: đź”—https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/judge-and-former-first-class-cricketer-simon-lewis-appointed-uk-anti-doping-chair

23/07/2025

Trevor Pearce's time as Chair of UKAD's Board is coming to an end. As he says his farewells, he has shared a message with the anti-doping community ⬇️

His full reflections can be read here đź”—
https://brnw.ch/21wUmwo

22/07/2025

Remember, athletes have a responsibility to check the anti-doping status of their medicationâť•

Whether it's painkillers, hay fever tablets, inhalers or any other medication, athletes should:

✔️SEARCH the medication on Global DRO to find out if it is permitted or prohibited in sport.

✔️If the medication is prohibited, CHECK if you need to apply for a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption). Use our TUE Wizard online to determine whether, when and who to make the application to.

✔️If required, APPLY for a TUE, submitting all relevant medical evidence. Ask your doctor for support with the application.

The National TUE Pool sets out which athletes are required to apply for and obtain a TUE in advance of starting treatment with a prohibited medication or method: https://brnw.ch/21wUkll

The next generation of athletes are competing at the European Youth Olympics Festival this week for Team GB. Good luck a...
21/07/2025

The next generation of athletes are competing at the European Youth Olympics Festival this week for Team GB. Good luck and thank you for supporting clean sport.

UKAD's pre-Games anti-doping education has been provided to all Team GB athletes and their athlete support personnel attending the Festival.

Major Games anti-doping education is an important step in an athlete's journey to a Major Event, reminding them of why clean sport matters, their rights and responsibilities and the specific rules of the Games.

18/07/2025

All supplements, whether they're labelled 'all natural' or don't list any banned substances in the ingredients, run the risk of containing prohibited substances.

If you, or athletes you work with, do decide to take supplements, ensure they are batch tested and that the batch number is recorded.

Find out more about the risk of supplements on our Supplements Hub đź”— https://brnw.ch/21wOe22

Professional boxer José Félix Soto has been banned from all World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport for five years follow...
15/07/2025

Professional boxer José Félix Soto has been banned from all World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport for five years following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the Presence and Use of Prohibited Substances.
Analysis of Samples from Mr FĂ©lix returned Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) for multiple metabolites of metandienone and stanozolol, anabolic steroids that are non-Specified Substances and prohibited at all times in sport.

Read moređź”—
https://brnw.ch/21wU9SJ

This pre-season, don't let one of your teammates bring the team down. If they're taking steroids or Image and Performanc...
14/07/2025

This pre-season, don't let one of your teammates bring the team down.

If they're taking steroids or Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs), they're not in it for the team and they could cost you your team's future results.

Tell UKAD, and know that your achievements in the season ahead are due to your hard work and 100% you.

Protect Your Sport and report what you know, anonymously.
https://brnw.ch/21wU7EV

This Disability Pride Month we wanted to highlight some modifications that disabled athletes can access during the Testi...
11/07/2025

This Disability Pride Month we wanted to highlight some modifications that disabled athletes can access during the Testing Process.

- It is your right to have a representative present and we strongly recommend this.

- You have the right to request a modification to the process. This includes:

➡️ If you have a visual impairment, you can ask the DCO or your representative to read aloud and confirm the details on the Doping Control Form to you

➡️ If you have a physical impairment, you can ask your representative for assistance with the sample provision

➡️ You can request your representative or Doping Control Officer (DCO) to assist with sample division (e.g. pouring the sample and sealing it into A/B bottles)

➡️ If you are unable, your representative can sign the Doping Control Form on your behalf

If you need further assistance or have queries about modifications to the Testing Process, speak to the DCO and they will provide further information and guidance.

Doping is cheating. Help us by reporting all signs of doping, no matter how small the information may seem.Speak to UK...
09/07/2025

Doping is cheating. Help us by reporting all signs of doping, no matter how small the information may seem.

Speak to UKAD about your suspicions in confidence. Search Protect Your Sport.
https://brnw.ch/21wU0cL

Welsh Rugby Union player, Thomas Davies, has been banned from all World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport for three years...
08/07/2025

Welsh Rugby Union player, Thomas Davies, has been banned from all World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport for three years following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the Presence and Use of a Prohibited Substance.

Analysis of Mr Davies’ Sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for a long-term Metabolite of Dehydrochlormethyl-testosterone (DHCMT), an anabolic steroid that is a non-Specified Substance and prohibited at all times in sport.
Read moređź”—
https://brnw.ch/21wTYXu

If you work with athletes that take medication for hay fever or allergies, make sure they always search their medication...
07/07/2025

If you work with athletes that take medication for hay fever or allergies, make sure they always search their medication on Global DRO to check if it contains any banned substancesâť•

If you're unsure about medication or whether a Therapeutic Use Exemption is needed, you can find out more in depth information on UKAD's website đź”—

https://brnw.ch/21wTWGp

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