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
Member, 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
Mr Ben SANDFORD
Three-time Olympian in skeleton
Member, New Zealand Olympic Committee Athlete Commission
Vice President Legal Affairs, FIBT
Mr Richard SCHMIDT
Olympic gold and silver medalist, rowing
Three-time world champion
Ms Emma TERHO
Five-time Olympian in ice hockey
Olympic bronze medalist
Member, IOC Athlete Commission
Mr Chiel WARNERS
Olympian in decathlon
Chair, Dutch NOC and NPC Athlete Commission
Member, Olympic plan 2028
Ms Hayley WICKENHEISER
Four Olympic gold, one Olympic silver medal in ice hockey