Athlete Committee

Athlete interaction and feedback is a top priority for WADA.

WADA’s Athlete Committee was established in 2005 to represent the views and rights of athletes worldwide, while providing insight and oversight into athletes’ roles and responsibilities as it relates to anti-doping. Its Members have a key role in helping WADA understand the challenges vulnerable athletes face and how WADA can best lead in developing strategies to not only detect, but also deter and prevent it.

Chaired by Canadian cross-country skier Beckie Scott, the committee is comprised of world class athlete leaders. Members assist in raising awareness about anti-doping and the promotion of the Play True message, as well as actively liaising with and providing feedback to government, regional and national leaders about anti-doping initiatives.

If you have a question regarding WADA’s Athlete Committee, please send your inquiry to Stacy Spletzer-Jegen, WADA’s Senior Manager, Athlete Relations & Communications.

Ms Beckie SCOTT, Chair

Olympic gold and silver medalist in cross country skiing
Seventeen world cup titles
Founder, Spirit North Foundation

Ms Victoria AGGAR

Paralympic medalist and World Champion, Rowing
Athlete Services Manager, British Paralympic Association
UK Anti-Doping educator

Ms Danka BARTEKOVA

Three-time Olympian in shooting (skeet)
Olympic bronze medalist
Member, IOC Athlete Commission

Ms Kirsty COVENTRY

Multiple Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist
Two-time world champion in Aquatics
Chair, IOC Athlete Commission

Ms Jeong-Ho HONG

Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist in handball
World champion
Member, Korean Anti-Doping Agency Athlete Committee

Mr Petr KOUKAL

Two-time Olympian in badminton
Chair, Czech NOC’s Athlete Committee
Flag-bearer for Czech Republic (London 2012)
Cancer Survivor 2010

I am sure that many things and characteristics that I learned in sport literally saved my life when I was diagnosed with cancer and had to fight my way back. Sport should be inspiring in every single way and not compromised with doping affairs. That is why I wanted to join WADA and help to fight for the best of sport.

Ms Tegla LOROUPE

Two-time world champion, long distance running
World record holder
ANOCA Athlete Committee member
Global Humanitarian

Mr Seung MIN RYU

Olympic gold, silver and bronze medallist in table tennis
Member, South Korean National Olympic Committee Athlete Committee
Member, IOC Athlete Commission

Mr Koji MUROFUSHI

Olympic gold medalist in Hammer throw, athletics
Three-time Olympian
Director of Sport, Tokyo 2020

Ms Greta NEIMANAS

Para-cyclist
Member, UCI Athlete Commission
Member, USOC Athlete Advisory Council

Mr Adam PENGILLY

Two-time Olympian in skeleton
Bronze medalist at the 2007 European Championships and silver medalist at the 2009 World Championships
Vice President International Affairs, FIBT