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<title><![CDATA[Registrations Now Open for WADA Media Symposium on February 24, 2009, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Registrations are now open for the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) fourth Media Symposium, to be held on February 24, 2009, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA's President John Fahey and Director General David Howman, among other speakers, who will provide updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges of the fight against doping in sport.
2009 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. In November, the Agency will celebrate its tenth anniversary — a good time to review its achievements to date and discuss next steps. The revised World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards went into force on January 1. These revised documents, which are the result of broad consultation, are aimed at strengthening the global fight against doping in sport.
In addition, 2009 will see continued advances in WADA's key priority areas, including scientific research, longitudinal follow-up through the Athlete Passport concept, education and prevention, anti-doping development, and cooperation between sport and law enforcement authorities. The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. To register, participants are requested to send the following details to media@wada-ama.org before February 10, 2009 : Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.
Please note that for logistical reasons, registration is mandatory for all participants.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder — Press Conference with WADA President on November 23 Following Foundation Board Meeting]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet respectively on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 2008, in Montreal, Canada, for the last time this year. 
During these meetings, members representing governments of the world and the Olympic Movement will discuss the first official “Code Compliance Report.” 
The World Anti-Doping Code—the document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sport and all countries—assigns WADA the responsibility of monitoring and reporting on the implementation and enforcement of the Code by its signatories. The objective of this monitoring and reporting is to ensure efficiency of the harmonized fight against doping in sport and fairness to the athletes so that they benefit from strong and fair anti-doping policies and protection that are the same for all, no matter the sport, nationality or country where tested. 
Following a two-year review process, the Board will discuss the compliance report and determine which anti-doping organizations are not compliant. As required under the Code, the list of non-compliant organizations will be posted on WADA’s Web site on November 25. (Click here for more information on compliance and the Code Compliance Report.)
WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also review advances made by the Agency in the development of the Athlete Passport concept. The fundamental principle of the Athlete Passport is based on the monitoring of an athlete’s biological parameters to detect abnormal variations that indirectly reveal the effects of doping, as opposed to the traditional direct detection of doping.
As the international independent organization responsible for coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, WADA’s role and mandate is to provide harmonized practices that anti-doping organizations conducting longitudinal analyses for anti-doping purposes will have to follow to comply with the Code and the related International Standards. WADA is currently finalizing the development of these harmonized practices, which include, for example, protocols for collection, transportation, storage and analysis of samples, and for results management. (Click here for more information on the Athlete Passport.)
In addition, the Foundation Board will consider WADA’s 2009 budget for approval, and the Executive Committee will consider social science research projects for approval as part of the Agency’s 2009 Social Science Research Grant Program. This program aims to support the design of preventive anti-doping education programs using an evidence-based approach. 
Among other topics to be addressed at the meetings are updates on the implementation of the revised Code and International Standards, which will go into effect on January 1, 2009; the launch of WADA’s latest education initiative, the Play True Generation Program, at the Commonwealth Youth Games in October; the latest advances made in relation to WADA’s investigations strategy and WADA’s cooperation with Interpol; ratification of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport by individual countries; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
Members will also be updated on the Agency's activities in all areas, including athlete education, anti-doping development, science, the Independent Observer Program, as well as regional offices’ activities. 
The following events have been organized for the media in relation to these meetings. Please note that the Executive Committee meeting on November 22 is not open to the media and that no press conference will be held following the meeting.
Sunday, November 23, 2008 — Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference 
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal. 
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board. The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by November 21, Frédéric Donzé, WADA’s Media Relations &amp; Communications Senior Manager, at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org .
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on November 23.
4:00 p.m. — A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting, with WADA’s President John Fahey and Director General David Howman. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting.)]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Code Compliance, Athlete Passport, Current Anti-Doping Issues in Sport on November 22-23]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency’ (WADA) Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet respectively on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 2008, in Montreal, Canada, for the last time this year. 

During these meetings, members representing governments of the world and the Olympic Movement will discuss the first official “Code Compliance Report.” 
The World Anti-Doping Code—the document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sport and all countries—assigns WADA the responsibility of monitoring and reporting on the implementation and enforcement of the Code by its signatories. The objective of this monitoring and reporting is to ensure efficiency of the harmonized fight against doping in sport and fairness to the athletes so that they benefit from strong and fair anti-doping policies and protection that are the same for all, no matter the sport, nationality or country where tested. 

Following a two-year review process, the Board will discuss the compliance report and determine which anti-doping organizations are not compliant. As required under the Code, the list of non-compliant organizations will be posted on WADA’s Web site on November 25. (Click here for more information on compliance and the Code Compliance Report.)

WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also review advances made by the Agency in the development of the Athlete Passport concept. The fundamental principle of the Athlete Passport is based on the monitoring of an athlete’s biological parameters to detect abnormal variations that indirectly reveal the effects of doping, as opposed to the traditional direct detection of doping.

As the international independent organization responsible for coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, WADA’s role and mandate is to provide harmonized practices that anti-doping organizations conducting longitudinal analyses for anti-doping purposes will have to follow to comply with the Code and the related International Standards. WADA is currently finalizing the development of these harmonized practices, which include, for example, protocols for collection, transportation, storage and analysis of samples, and for results management. (Click here for more information on the Athlete Passport.)

In addition, the Foundation Board will consider WADA’s 2009 budget for approval, and the Executive Committee will consider social science research projects for approval as part of the Agency’s 2009 Social Science Research Grant Program. This program aims to support the design of preventive anti-doping education programs using an evidence-based approach.

Among other topics to be addressed at the meetings are updates on the implementation of the revised Code and International Standard, which will go into effect on January 1, 2009; the launch of WADA’s latest education initiative, the Play True Generation Program, at the Commonwealth Youth Games in October; the latest advances made in relation to WADA’s investigations strategy and WADA’s cooperation with Interpol; ratifications of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport by individual countries; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.

Members will also be updated on the Agency's activities in all areas, including athlete education, anti-doping development, science, the Independent Observer Program, as well as regional offices’ activities. 

The following events have been organized for the media in relation to these meetings. Please note that the Executive Committee meeting on November 22 is not open to the media and that no press conference will be held following the meeting.

Sunday, November 23, 2008 — Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference

Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal. 

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board. The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.

Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by November 21, Frédéric Donzé, WADA’s Media Relations &amp; Communications Senior Manager, at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org.

An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on November 23.

4:00 p.m. — A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting, with WADA’s President John Fahey and Director General David Howman. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting.)]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: WADA Media Symposium with President and Director General on February 24, 2009, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold its fourth symposium for journalists on February 24, 2009, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA’s President John Fahey and Director General David Howman, among other speakers, who will provide updates about the Agency’s work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges of the fight against doping in sport.

2009 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. In November, the Agency will celebrate its tenth anniversary—a good time to review its achievements to date and discuss next steps. The revised World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards will also go into force on January 1. These revised documents, which are the result of broad consultation, are aimed at strengthening the global fight against doping in sport.

In addition, 2009 will see continued advances in WADA’s key priority areas, including scientific research, longitudinal follow-up through the Athlete Passport concept, education and prevention, anti-doping development, and cooperation between sport and law enforcement authorities.

Details on the program and registration information will be available soon.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Launches Play True Generation Program at the Commonwealth Youth Games]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it will launch its latest education initiative, The Play True Generation Program, at the Third Commonwealth Youth Games, a major event for athletes under 18 years old, to be held October 12-18 in Pune, India. 
The Play True Generation Program aims at encouraging young athletes, their coaches and support personnel to be leaders in promoting and ensuring clean sport worldwide. 
“The Play True Generation is a generation of athletes, coaches and support personnel who believe that clean sport is one of the fairest and most powerful tools for positive change and growth,” said WADA’s President, the Hon. John Fahey. “It embraces peace, fair play and respect. By launching this initiative, we want to encourage tomorrow’s champions to be the catalysts for a strong movement against doping and to embrace the values of clean sport.”
During the Commonwealth Youth Games, athletes and officials visiting the Play True Generation Center in the Athlete Village will have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the ideals of the Program by completing an anti-doping pledge card that will be displayed on the walls of the Center. Participants will also be able to complete a survey sharing their attitudes and beliefs about doping, and test their knowledge about anti-doping by taking the youth edition of WADA’s Anti-Doping Quiz. In addition, young athletes will have the opportunity to play the “Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Games” video game provided by WADA’s partner, digital media and content provider ISM.
“ISM knows how to make learning captivating and fun. We have an important mandate and by working with a company like ISM we are confident that today’s and tomorrow’s leaders will want to join the Play True Generation,” said WADA’s Director General David Howman. “ISM looks forward to working with WADA at the Commonwealth Youth Games and is excited about future partnerships leading up to the 2010 Youth Olympic Games,” added ISM’s CEO and President, Raymond Goldsmith.
In addition to WADA personnel, the Play True Generation Center in Pune will be staffed by the administrators of the four Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs) whose offices are funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat and based in Commonwealth countries.
The Commonwealth Secretariat’s support to the anti-doping activities in these four regions (East Africa, Southern Africa, the Caribbean and Oceania) is primarily focused on the education and information side of the fight against doping in sport. Following the Games, the goal of each of the RADO administrators will be to promote and deliver sustainable programs for youth in their respective regions. 
“The Commonwealth Youth Games will be a great opportunity for WADA and the anti-doping community to educate and reach out to young athletes,” said David Howman. “WADA is grateful to the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Local Organizing Committee for the strong support for the Agency’s activities and to doping-free sport in general. The lessons learned during this first Play True Generation event will be a springboard for preparations for the Program’s future activities, including at the First Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore in 2010.”
“The Commonwealth Games Federations (CGF) is delighted to be working with WADA in the promotion of drug-free sport,” said the CGF Chief Executive Officer Michael Hooper. “This partnership in Pune for the Third Commonwealth Youth Games provides an excellent opportunity to create greater awareness and understanding amongst young athletes. Education is a fundamental weapon in the fight against doping, and the implementation of such initiatives by WADA is most welcome. These athletes are future ambassadors and role models. It is essential that they understand and endorse the fight against doping and cheating.” 
WADA will hold a press conference with WADA’s Education Director Rob Koehler in Pune to present the Play True Generation Program.
Date: October 11

Time: 11 a.m.

Location:
Seminar Hall
A-Wing, 5th Floor
ICC Trade Towers
Senapati Bapat Road, Shivajinagar
Pune]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Approves 2009 Prohibited List, New Delhi Laboratory Accreditation, International Standard for the Protection of Privacy]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2009. This new List will be published online by October 1, 2008, and will go into effect on January 1, 2009.
“Today’s Executive Committee meeting was the first held following the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the discussion indicated very clearly that all parties involved in the fight against doping are committed to further strengthening and coordinating their anti-doping activities under the World Anti-Doping Code,” said WADA’s President, The Hon. John Fahey. “The fight against doping is a 24-7-365 responsibility. I am pleased that despite significant progress in the fight against doping in the past few years and months, stakeholders recognize the need to take further measures to protect the health of athletes and the integrity of sport worldwide.”
Prohibited List
The Prohibited List is one of the cornerstones of the harmonized fight against doping in sport. It specifies substances and methods prohibited in sport.
The 2009 List offers a number of changes compared to the 2008 List, including modifications in relation to specified substances in order to align the 2009 List with the more flexible sanctions set forth in the revised World Anti-Doping Code (2009 Code) to come into effect on January 1, 2009. The objective of this flexibility, which was approved by WADA’s stakeholders as part of their unanimous endorsement of the revised Code last year, is to allow for enhanced sanctions for deliberate doping offenders, and reduced sanctions for inadvertent cheaters or for athletes who can unequivocally establish that the substance involved was not intended to enhance performance.
As a result, while all prohibited methods, the classes of anabolic agents and hormones, as well as stimulants and hormone antagonists and modulators so identified on the 2009 Prohibited List maintain their status, the remainder of prohibited substances will now be considered as specified substances for the purpose of more flexible sanctions. This means that where athletes can clearly establish how a specified substance entered their body or came into their possession, and that such substance was not intended to enhance sport performance, the sanction may be reduced as low as a reprimand and no period of ineligibility. 
At the same time, the use of non-specified substances should be more likely to result in a standard two-year ban for a first anti-doping rule violation, or to a ban of up to four years in cases of aggravating circumstances under the revised Code. These circumstances can include, but are not limited to, being part of a large doping scheme, an athlete having used multiple prohibited substances or a prohibited substance on multiple occasions, or an athlete engaging in deceptive or obstructing conduct to avoid the detection or adjudication of an anti-doping rule violation. Aggravating circumstances also include situations in which a normal individual would be likely to benefit from the performance-enhancing effects of the anti-doping rule violation beyond the otherwise applicable period of ineligibility. 
“Specified substances, as defined in the revised Code, are not necessarily less serious agents for purposes of doping than other prohibited substances,” said WADA’s President. “For that reason, an athlete who does not meet the reduction criteria could receive up to a four-year period of ineligibility in case of aggravating circumstances. However, there is a greater likelihood that specified substances, as opposed to non-specified substances, could be susceptible to a credible, non-doping explanation.”
Major Changes for 2009
In order to determine which stimulants (prohibited in-competition only) should be classified as specified or non-specified in the 2009 List, the international experts serving on WADA’s scientific committees carefully considered various parameters, including the potential of these stimulants to enhance performance in sport, their risk to health, their general use in medicinal products, their legitimate market availability, their illicit use, their legal/controlled status in various countries, their history and potential of abuse in sport, their potential of addiction, the likelihood of approval for therapeutic use, their pharmacology, and other scientific elements, as well as the likelihood of a non-doping explanation. 
As a result of this process and of the broad consultation traditionally carried out as part of the annual preparation of the List, stimulants identified as non-specified substances in the 2009 List (and therefore subject to a two-year sanction in the absence of aggravating or attenuating circumstances) include for example amphetamine, cocaine, bromantan and modafinil.
Other noteworthy amendments to the List include the removal from the 2009 List of alpha reductase inhibitors, a class of masking agents which used to be banned in- and out-of-competition. These substances have been rendered ineffective as masking agents of steroids through close consideration of steroid profiles by anti-doping laboratories.
As part of the development by WADA of the Athlete Passport concept—the objective of which is to monitor an athlete’s biological parameters over time in order to detect abnormal variations that could indicate potential doping—and following research and advances in anti-doping science, WADA accredited laboratories are now able to and required to systematically and closely consider steroid profiles in urine as part of the doping control process, which allows them to circumvent the masking agent properties of alpha reductase inhibitors. 
“Refining the List is an important responsibility in WADA’s work and one of the key tools in the harmonization of the global fight against doping in sport,” said Mr Fahey. “It is an elaborate process involving the solicitation of input from all of our stakeholders so that changes are founded on expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of doping practices and trends. The 2009 List reflects this expanding knowledge, as well as advances in anti-doping science and the recognition by WADA stakeholders of the importance of further harmonization of the fight against doping through the revised Code and International Standards.”
WADA assumed full responsibility for the List following implementation of the Code and the associated International Standards in 2004. The List is developed every year through a highly consultative consultation process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA’s List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to WADA’s Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee, WADA’s ultimate policy-making body, reviews and determines the List for the following year at its annual September meeting.
Scientific Research
As is traditionally the case at its September meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee also approved scientific research projects for funding. 
“Together with education and investigations, detection through scientific developments and intelligent testing is one of the most important weapons in the fight against doping in sport,” noted Mr Fahey. “Recent developments in this area, such as the implementation of detection means for CERA at this year’s Tour de France, have shown that by anticipating doping trends and by closely cooperating with researchers and pharmaceutical companies, WADA and the anti-doping community are making significant leaps in the science of detection.”
WADA’s scientific research grant program, one of the Agency’s chief priorities, is dedicated to developing new and improved means for detecting performance-enhancing substances and methods. 
WADA will commit US$6.5 million—approximately a quarter of its total budget—to scientific research as part of its 2008 research grant program. This will bring the total amount of grants provided by the Agency to scientific research since 2001 to approximately US$44 million. A record number of proposals (75) were received this year from 24 countries, and 30 were selected for funding by the Executive Committee. These projects will help advance anti-doping research in such areas as the detection of blood manipulations, the development of techniques to detect gene manipulation, the development of new global technologies of detection, and the implementation of further means for detecting a number of substances including human growth hormone and various forms of erythropoietin.
New Delhi Laboratory Accreditation
The Executive Committee approved the accreditation of a new laboratory in New Delhi, India. The National Dope Testing Laboratory has successfully completed the requirements of the WADA accreditation process monitored by the Agency’s Laboratory Working Committee. The New Delhi laboratory thus becomes the 34th WADA accredited laboratory in the world. (Click here for the list of WADA accredited laboratories.)
International Standards
In addition, the Executive Committee approved a new International Standard and two revised International Standards. The purpose of the International Standards is to harmonize technical aspects in the fight against doping in sport. Current International Standards include the Prohibited List, the International Standard for Laboratories, the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemption, and the International Standard for Testing. These are mandatory for Code signatories.
Members approved revised versions of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemption and the International Standard for Laboratories, which include a number of technical amendments in order to harmonize their provisions with the revised Code and the 2009 List. These two revised Standards will go into effect on January 1, 2009
The Executive Committee also approved the new International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, which will also go into effect on January 1, 2009. However, the Executive Committee asked WADA’s management to continue its discussions with European governments to see whether any further improvements might be made.
This Standard will ensure that all relevant parties involved in anti-doping in sport apply a minimum suitable privacy protection in relation to the collection and use of athletes’ personal data—as it relates to whereabouts, doping controls and therapeutic use exemptions. WADA led an extensive consultation process among stakeholders, legal experts, international organizations, and the commissions on privacy protection from several countries, and released two draft versions for feedback in order to develop the final version approved today by the Executive Committee. 
The last International Standard— the revised International Standard for Testing—was approved by the Executive Committee at its May 2008 meeting and will go into effect on January 1, 2009, at the same time as the revised Code and the other new or revised International Standards.
“The implementation of the revised World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards will further strengthen global anti-doping rules for the benefit of the clean athletes” said WADA’s Director General David Howman. “Thanks to the experience accumulated by the anti-doping community since these rules first came into effect in 2004, and thanks to the very broad consultation process we went through, soliciting input from all stakeholders and interested parties, these revisions will help further solidify technical aspects of anti-doping programs while rigorously protecting athletes’ rights. We are looking forward to their implementation by stakeholders by January 1, 2009. ” 
The next meeting of WADA’s Executive Committee will be held on November 22, 2008, in Montreal. WADA’s Foundation Board, the Agency’s supreme decision-making body, will meet the following day.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder — WADA Press Conference September 20 Following Executive Committee Meeting]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As is traditionally the case for its September meeting, the Executive Committee will consider the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for approval for the following year. The Prohibited List is revised annually through a highly consultative process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders. The comments received are processed by WADA’s List Working Committee, who then presents its conclusions to WADA’s Health, Medical and Research Committee. The latter in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee, who discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision at its September meeting. (Click here for more information on the process for preparing the List.) The 2009 List will be published by October 1, 2008, and will come into force on January 1, 2009.
Executive Committee members will also approve scientific research projects for funding, which is also done annually at the September meeting. WADA’s scientific research grant program, one of the Agency’s chief piorities, is dedicated to developing new and improved means for detecting performance-enhancing substances and methods. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$37 million to advancing the science of anti-doping. 
In addition, WADA’s Executive Committee will consider for approval the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information. The purpose of this new International Standard is to ensure that all relevant parties involved in anti-doping in sport apply a minimum suitable privacy protection in relation to the collection and use of athletes’ personal data—as it relates to whereabouts, doping controls and therapeutic use exemptions. WADA led an extensive consultation process among stakeholders, legal experts, international organizations and the commissions on privacy protection from several countries. Two draft revisions of the Standard were released over the course of the past year in order to develop the final version presented to the Executive Committee. 
Other topics to be addressed at the meeting include WADA's draft 2009 budget; updates on the preparation of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) compliance report to be released in November; the implementation of the revised Code and International Standards by January 1, 2009; and current issues in relation to the fight against doping in sport. 
A press conference with WADA’s President the Hon. John Fahey and Director General David Howman will be held following the meeting. 
Date: September 20, 2008 
Time: 4:30 p.m. 
Location: WADA Headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal. 
Journalists who plan to attend the press conference are required to register by contacting Frédéric Donzé, WADA’s Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications, at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org by September 19. 
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee to Discuss 2009 Prohibited List, New International Standard for the Protection of Privacy, at September 20 Meeting]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee will meet for the second time this year on September 20, 2008, at the Agency’s headquarters in Montreal, Canada. 
As is traditionally the case for its September meeting, the Executive Committee will consider the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for approval for the following year. The Prohibited List is revised annually through a highly consultative process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders. The comments received are processed by WADA’s List Working Committee, who then presents its conclusions to WADA’s Health, Medical and Research Committee. The latter in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee, who discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision at its September meeting. (Click here for more information on the process for preparing the List.) The 2009 List will be published by October 1, 2008, and will come into force on January 1, 2009.
Executive Committee members will also approve scientific research projects for funding, which is also done annually at the September meeting. WADA’s scientific research grant program, one of the Agency’s chief piorities, is dedicated to developing new and improved means for detecting performance-enhancing substances and methods. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$37 million to advancing the science of anti-doping. 


In addition, WADA’s Executive Committee will consider for approval the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information. The purpose of this new International Standard is to ensure that all relevant parties involved in anti-doping in sport apply a minimum suitable privacy protection in relation to the collection and use of athletes’ personal data—as it relates to whereabouts, doping controls and therapeutic use exemptions. WADA led an extensive consultation process among stakeholders, legal experts, international organizations (such as the Council of Europe) and the commissions on privacy protection from several countries. Two draft revisions of the Standard were released over the course of the past year in order to develop the final version presented to the Executive Committee. 
Other topics to be addressed at the meeting include WADA's draft 2009 budget; updates on the preparation of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) compliance report to be released in November; the implementation of the revised Code and International Standards by January 1, 2009; and current issues in relation to the fight against doping in sport. 
A press conference with WADA’s President the Hon. John Fahey and Director General David Howman will be held following the meeting. 
Date: September 20, 2008 
Time: 4:30 p.m. 
Location: WADA Headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal. 
Journalists who plan to attend the press conference are required to register by contacting Frédéric Donzé, WADA’s Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications, at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org by September 19.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder: WADA Pre-Olympic and Paralympic Games Press Conference in Beijing August 7]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold its traditional pre-Olympic Games press conference on August 7 at the Main Press Center of the Beijing Olympic Games. 

The 2008 Beijing Games will mark respectively WADA's fifth and fourth occasion of providing comprehensive anti-doping monitoring and educational resources at Olympic and Paralympic Games. The purpose of this press conference is to present WADA's programs and activities at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and to update journalists on advances in the fight against doping in sport. 

WADA's President John Fahey and Director General David Howman will be present and available to answer questions from the media. Also present will be Ms Sarah Lewis, Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS), who will head the Independent Observer team at the Olympic Games.

Date: August 7, 2008
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Press Conference Room One, Level Two of the Main Press Center of the Olympic Games 

For those interested, WADA has developed a new "Beijing 2008" section of its Web site. This section features the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Rules for the Games, as well as information about WADA's role at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a special issue of WADA's flagship magazine, Play True. 

The "Beijing 2008" issue of Play True profiles WADA's programs at the Beijing Games, including sending an Independent Observer mission, delivering Athlete Outreach and participating in the Pre-Games Testing Task Force. 

Click here to visit this section. 

WADA contacts for the media during the Games:

August 4-11 (in Beijing)
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications 
Phone: +86 135 2218 7492
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

August 12-15 (in Montreal)
Elizabeth Hunter
WADA Communications Director
Phone: +1 514 904 8827
E-mail: elizabeth.hunter@wada-ama.org

August 16-24 (in Montreal)
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications 
Phone: +1 514 904 8820
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<title><![CDATA[Lenovo Sponsors WADA Athlete Outreach Activities in Beijing]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, 28 July 2008 — In an exciting first step to involve corporate support in raising awareness and promoting clean sport, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce its first sponsorship arrangement with Lenovo. Lenovo is the exclusive computing equipment supplier for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Nearly every aspect of the management of the Games, from gathering and storing participant data, to displaying the scores and organizing activities for BOCOG, will depend on hardware provided by Lenovo. 
  
During the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lenovo will provide USB keys (2GB) and lanyards to WADA, which will be uploaded with educational materials about anti-doping and engraved with Play True. Athletes, coaches and officials who visit WADA’s center in the Athlete Village and play the Doping Quiz will receive the USB key as a prize for their efforts. 
  
“WADA is grateful for the contribution Lenovo is making to the anti-doping movement,” said WADA Director General David Howman. “Lenovo’s support enables us to deliver important anti-doping information directly to athletes in an effective and innovative way. Lenovo’s involvement is a natural fit and this partnership is a great step in taking our message further.” 
  
“It is Lenovo’s great pleasure to partner with WADA to raise awareness and promote doping free sport,” said Li Lan (Alice), VP, Olympic Marketing, Head of Brand Communications, Lenovo China. “We hope our involvement assists athletes and officials gain a better and more insightful understanding of the anti-doping issue and the spirit of fair play.” 
  
WADA’s Athlete Outreach Program will run during both the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
  
About Lenovo: 
As a top partner of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Lenovo has established solid IT infrastructure, provided innovative technologies and quality products &amp; services, and contributed to the most reliable information system for the event. In addition, Lenovo has designed the Lucky Cloud torch, and vigorously supported the successful Olympic torch relay on the Mountain Everest (Mount Qomolangma) and throughout the world, inspiring everyone to understand the Olympic spirit and create unlimited possibilities. 
About WADA: 
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the international independent organization created in 1999 to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in sport in all its forms. The Agency is composed and funded equally by the sports movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code – the first document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries.

 
WADA contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Senior Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications 
Phone: +1 514 904 8820
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, 10 July 2008 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold its traditional pre-Olympic Games press conference on August 7 at the Main Press Center of the Beijing Olympic Games.
The 2008 Beijing Games will respectively mark WADA's fifth and fourth occasion of providing comprehensive anti-doping monitoring and educational resources at Olympic and Paralympic Games. The purpose of this press conference is to present WADA’s programs and activities at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and to update journalists on advances in the fight against doping in sport.
WADA’s President John Fahey and Director General David Howman will be present and available to answer questions from the media. Also present will be Ms Sarah Lewis, Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS), who will head the Independent Observer team at the Olympic Games. 
Date: August 7, 2008
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Press Conference Room One, Level Two of the Main Press Center of the Olympic Games
For those interested, WADA has developed a new “Beijing 2008” section of its Web site. This section features the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Rules for the Games, as well as information about WADA’s role at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a special issue of WADA’s flagship magazine, Play True.
The “Beijing 2008” issue of Play True profiles WADA’s programs at the Beijing Games, including sending an Independent Observer mission, delivering Athlete Outreach and participating in the Pre-Games Testing Task Force.
Click here to visit this section.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Office: + 1-514-904-8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA President Calls on Nations, Sports to Send Clean Athletes to Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games in New B-Roll]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is the responsibility of countries and sports federations to send clean athletes to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, says the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) John Fahey in a new b-roll segment.
This online interview is part of an initiative by WADA to redesign and enrich the content of its online media center in the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.
New features and functionalities in the "Media Resources" section of WADA's Web site (www.wada-ama.org) include previews of photos, video and b-roll material available to the media free of charge. Various interview segments with WADA's President John Fahey, video footage of WADA's headquarters, the doping control process, anti-doping laboratory work, and other material can be ordered from this section.
In addition, WADA has launched a partnership with The NewsMarket, a Web-based video marketing and distribution platform. By registering on the platform, media can receive broadcast-standard and streaming quality (for use on the Web) video and b-roll footage relating to WADA and the fight against doping in sport through various delivery options. 
Click here for WADA's online media center. 
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Gene Doping Symposium Calls for Greater Awareness, Strengthened Action against Potential Gene Transfer Misuse in Sport]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Participants in the third Gene Doping Symposium organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with the support of the Russian sport authorities today called for greater interactions among the sports community, professional scientific organizations, licensing agencies and clinical research oversight bodies to stimulate awareness of the potential illicit use of gene transfer techniques for athletic and other enhancement purposes, and to develop appropriate sanction mechanisms for illegal or unethical application of gene transfer in sport, following a two-day meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The meeting was the third such meeting sponsored by WADA following on those held in 2002 in New York, USA, and in 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden. The Saint Petersburg symposium gathered more than 60 participants from 16 countries and included experts in gene transfer, scientists from the field of anti-doping, representatives from sports and public authorities, and ethicists. 
Participants discussed advances in gene transfer therapies and in the development of detection methods for the potential misuse of gene transfer in sport, boundaries between therapy and enhancement from both technical and ethical perspectives, as well as legal frameworks and law enforcement issues relating to gene doping. 
"Most experts do not think that gene transfer is being misused by athletes yet, but we know that there is a growing level of interest in the sports world in the potential for gene doping, and that scientists working on potential genetic cures for muscle diseases or blood disorders are being approached by sports figures to inquire about the use of genes to enhance performance in sport," said WADA Vice President Prof. Arne Ljungqvist. "We need to make sure that athletes know the dangers associated with these technologies, and, for those who may choose to ignore them and cheat, that they will be caught." 
Participants agreed on a number of key conclusions and recommendations, including the following: 
Gene therapy is a reality, albeit an imperfect one, and the tools of gene transfer have proven to be therapeutically effective in a number of clinical studies, including especially the severe combined immunodeficiency diseases (SCID), several forms of cancer, genetic forms of retinal degeneration and blindness, and other diseases. Nevertheless, serious conceptual and technical problems continue to produce severe and unanticipated setbacks and adverse events, including death and the induction of leukemia in some patients. 


The vigorous research program instituted and funded by WADA has led to significant progress toward a better understanding of the genetic and physiological effects of doping and of scientifically rigorous methods for more effective detection of pharmacological and gene-based doping. Scientific progress made through WADA-supported research studies that were summarized at the conference suggests that new detection methods are likely to emerge and will help to prevent tainting sport by gene doping. The WADA research program should maintain a vigorous effort to develop detection methods for gene doping in academic, private and commercial institutions and interact with academic, private economic, professional scientific and medical organizations to monitor developments in genetic enhancement technologies and to catalyze public and scientific awareness and public discussion of the potential benefits and dangers of gene-based doping.


Many forms of drugs and surgical enhancement of normal human traits are an accepted and growing practice in our societies for physical and mood modification. The financial and personal rewards for enhanced performance in sport indicate that sport will be one of the areas in which gene-based enhancement is first likely to arise. The world of sport therefore serves as a very effective setting in which to examine broad societal issues of enhancement and the unclear boundary between treatment and enhancement.


In addition to its traditional activities with governments, WADA is intensively developing relationships with international police and anti-criminal organizations to ensure that national and international laws penalize uncontrolled or illegal possession, commercialization and trafficking of prohibited substances and methods, including reagents for genetic manipulation. All genetic manipulations in human subjects and patients in most countries currently require extensive regulation and oversight at institutional, local and national levels, consistent with the Helsinki Declaration developed by the World Medical Association. Illicit application of gene transfer technology in sport is unlikely to comply with such standards, and therefore procedures are required to identify the legal and ethical safeguards and responses available to deter and to counter such uses of genetic technology. WADA is committed to ensuring safety and compliance with international ethical standards of human experimentation, and to intensifying interactions with governmental authorities, law enforcement, policy agencies and licensing authorities to define participation of licensed professionals in gene transfer manipulations outside the accepted oversight and approval procedure as constituting professional misconduct and to devise suitable sanctions.


The commercialization of genetic science and the worldwide market are affecting the development and accessibility by sport figures to materials and methods of potential use in genetic doping. WADA should facilitate interactions with public and commercial authorities to identify emergence of future doping agents or methods and to stimulate governments, sports authorities, private economic and scientific and medical sectors to regulate the promotion and dissemination of genetic enhancement technologies in a global marketplace. Anti-doping organizations should provide objective and reliable information to athletes, trainers and physicians, to allow them to assess critically the claims made on the Internet and elsewhere regarding the "power of genetics" to enhance athletic performance. 
"Issues associated with gene transfer are multiple and complex," said WADA Director General David Howman. "By gathering top experts in various fields related to genetic enhancement, this fruitful symposium helped address them and further advance strategies to detect potential misuse of these technologies. WADA will continue to devote significant resources and attention to this specific area, to protect the integrity of sport and the health of athletes."
"This symposium was very encouraging," added Prof. Theodore Friedmann, Head of WADA Gene Doping Panel (a group of international experts that advises WADA on gene therapy, the methods for detecting doping, and the research projects funded by WADA in this area). "While detection methods are early in their development, I have no doubt that the ongoing work will catalyze public discussion and awareness in this field and that WADA will continue to be the leading agency in the application of modern molecular genetics and DNA technology to the development of improved methods for detection."
For more information on WADA's work in the area of gene doping, click here.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Office: + 1-514-904-8820
Cell: + 41-79-679-0789
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is organizing its third Gene Doping Symposium in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 10-11, 2008, with the support of the Russian sport authorities. 
Gene doping represents a threat to the integrity of sport and the health of athletes, and as the international organization responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport in all its forms, WADA is devoting significant resources and attention to ways to detect and deter gene doping.
This third Symposium, following on those held in 2002 in Banbury (U.S.) and in 2005 in Stockholm (Sweden), will provide an opportunity to receive an update on the latest research activities and developments, consider the boundaries between therapy and enhancement from both technical and ethical perspectives, and further address legal frameworks and law enforcement issues relating to gene doping. Attendees will include experts in gene transfer, scientists from the field of anti-doping, members of WADA’s Gene Doping Panel (a group of international experts responsible for studying the latest advances in the field of gene therapy, the methods for detecting doping, and the research projects funded by WADA in this area), and ethicists. 
As with any WADA meeting on technical issues, this Symposium is not open to the media. Members of the media are invited to a press conference following the Symposium.
Date: June 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 
Grand Hotel Emerald
Emerald Room
18 Suvorovsky Prospect
Saint Petersburg
Speakers will include, among others, the Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of the Russian Federation and WADA Board member Vyacheslav Fetisov; WADA Vice President Prof. Arne Ljungqvist; WADA Director General David Howman; Head of WADA’s Gene Doping Panel Prof. Theodore Friedmann; and WADA Science Director Dr. Olivier Rabin.
For more information on WADA’s work in the area of gene doping, click here.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Office: + 1-514-904-8820
Cell: + 41-79-679-0789
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<title><![CDATA[New "Beijing 2008" Section on WADA Web Site Details Anti-Doping Rules and WADA's Role at Olympic and Paralympic Games]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that it has developed a new “Beijing 2008” section of its Web site. This section features the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Rules for the Games, as well as information about WADA’s role at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a special issue of WADA’s flagship magazine, Play True.
As the IOC and IPC prepare for their anti-doping activities during this year’s Summer Games, WADA puts in motion the resources and expertise that will oversee a range of important supporting responsibilities. The “Beijing 2008” issue of Play True profiles WADA’s roles, including sending an Independent Observers mission, delivering Athlete Outreach and participating in the Pre-Games Testing Task Force. 
Play True also features a guest editorial from IOC President Jacques Rogge on the IOC policy of zero tolerance for cheaters, as well as an in-depth interview with Sir Craig Reedie, Chairman of WADA’s Finance and Administration Committee, on resources and funding of the global fight against doping in sport. 
Among other features of this issue are a report from WADA’s Athlete Committee on its latest gathering, a look at what stakeholders’ obligations are in relation to World Anti-Doping Code compliance reporting in 2008, and highlights of the growing success of ADAMS , the Web-based database management system for anti-doping organizations and athletes. 
Click here to visit the "Beijing 2008" section of WADA's Web site and download a copy of Play True.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Advances Investigations and Enforcement Strategy, Strengthens Standards for Technical Aspects of Programs to Combat Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) advanced strategies to combat doping in sport this weekend at the annual May meetings of its Executive Committee and Foundation Board. 
The Foundation Board discussed the importance of investigations in increasing the effectiveness of the fight against doping. Said WADA President John Fahey, AC: “Our investigations strategy, launched by WADA in 2006, is based on the recognition that doping controls do not catch all cheaters and that evidence gathered by enforcement agencies and others, shared in a legally appropriate manner with anti-doping and sport authorities helps to uncover anti-doping rule violations that might otherwise escape detection.” 
To this end, WADA hosted in Sydney in early May, with the support of the Australian Government, a Third Investigations Symposium convening senior level experts from sport, government and law enforcement agencies from around the world to continue the development of protocols for sharing evidence among the various parties. The protocols will be finalized in the coming months. 
Government Role in the Fight against Doping
Governments’ active engagement in anti-doping was highlighted during the meetings: “Public authorities are embracing the critical responsibilities they have to combat doping through their contributions and participation in WADA, and many other activities at the national level,” said Fahey, himself a representative of governments in the joint sport-government partnership that is WADA. “Governments recognize that elite athletes are not the only victims of the detrimental effects of doping and that the tentacles of doping have infiltrated youth culture and broader society around the world. It is an issue of greater public health that must be confronted.” 
As of May 10, 2008, governments have fulfilled more than 87 percent of 2008 contributions, which is in line with the rate of contribution in 2007 and 10 percent above the contributions received by the same date in 2006. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on behalf of the Sports Movement, matches government contributions dollar-for-dollar.
A joint research project with UNESCO was announced for the collection of legislation in countries around the world which outlaw the manufacture, distribution and possession of performance enhancing substances. “Inconsistency exists among countries in the treatment of the production, use and distribution of doping substances, which confounds international efforts to curtail the dissemination of these substances—substances that have been banned by the international community as part of the Prohibited List,” continued Fahey. “The joint project with UNESCO will help us gain a better understanding of the current landscape so that those countries lacking adequate enforcement mechanisms can be encouraged to update their laws.” 
Under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport—unanimously approved by the 191 members of the UNESCO General Assembly in October 2005 and to date ratified by 83 individual countries—governments must ensure that laws against the manufacture and distribution of doping substances are in place, the penalties for breaking these laws are sufficiently stringent and that the laws are enforced as such. 
In a related matter, the WADA Executive Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed with Interpol, the world’s largest police organization, for the two organizations to work together in combating the trafficking of performance-enhancing drugs. The MOU will now be delivered to Interpol to be approved by its executive bodies. 
World Anti-Doping Code (Code) Compliance
WADA presented an interim Code compliance report to the Foundation Board. 2008 is the first year in which signatories to the 2003 Code must officially report their status in relation to Code compliance. The Code requires that signatories report to WADA every second year, explaining reasons for any non-compliance. In November this year, WADA will, for the first time, through its Foundation Board, report on cases of non-compliance to stakeholders, including the IOC, who have jurisdiction to impose sanctions. The Olympic Charter was amended in 2003 so that adoption of the Code by the Olympic Movement is mandatory and that only Code-compliant sports can be included and remain in the program of the Olympic Games.
“WADA is collaborating closely with stakeholders to provide information and models that help them fill any gaps in their programs, as our ultimate objective is for all stakeholders to be implementing fully compliant anti-doping programs for the benefit of clean athletes around the world,” said WADA Director General David Howman. “It is our expectation that all anti-doping organizations falling short now will expedite their compliance and fulfill their commitments to their athletes.” 
Revised Code and International Standards
Fahey commended the considerable work of stakeholders and staff involved in the consultation for the revision of the Code and International Standards: “Every effort was made over the past two years to solicit and incorporate the good experience and advice of stakeholders in the strengthening of anti-doping rules and procedures. This monumental task was performed with the utmost respect for everyone’s views and for achieving a final outcome that would benefit those who have a vested interest in the integrity of sport and the health of athletes.” 
Since its initial adoption in 2003 by Sport and Governments as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport, the Code has proven to be a fair and effective tool for combating doping. WADA launched a process to refine the Code's provisions and strengthen worldwide anti-doping programs in April 2006. Consultations extended over 18 months and involved 3 rounds of review with 3 successive draft revisions of the Code distributed to all stakeholders for feedback. In addition, WADA sought input from various stakeholder groups, which included initiating 40 individual meetings and 70 presentations. The process for participating in the consultations was made public and transparent via WADA's Web site and communications to stakeholders. Each draft revision of the Code was published online along with the official submissions made by stakeholders in response to the drafts. 
In parallel to the revision of the Code is the revision of the International Standards, which are aimed at bringing harmonization among anti-doping organizations (ADOs) responsible for specific technical and operational parts of the anti-doping programs. Adherence to the International Standards is mandatory for signatories to the Code.
The Executive Committee approved the revised International Standard for Testing (IST), which promotes a standardized approach for ADOs to plan effective testing and to maintain the integrity and identity of the samples. The IST covers all aspects of testing, such as test distribution planning, preparing for and conducting sample collection, and transport of samples. The revised IST expands on the requirements for ADOS for establishing registered testing pools (RTPs) and collecting athlete whereabouts information, crucial for effective no-advance-notice out-of-competition testing. The Executive Committee also approved the revised International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. 
These revised International Standards, and an additional standard relating to privacy protection to be presented to the Executive Committee at its September 2008 meeting, will come into force on January 1, 2009, along with the revised Code. 
Beijing Games
In reporting on his visit to China in April 2008, Mr Fahey stated: “Based on our observations and discussions, I am pleased to say that the Chinese authorities are in an advanced state of preparedness for a high-quality comprehensive anti-doping program in Beijing. WADA is pleased to play a supporting role by participating in the pre-Games testing task force with the IOC and the Organizing Committee, as well as sending an Independent Observers mission to monitor the doping control process throughout the Games. We will also have our Athlete Outreach program on hand during the Games to promote understanding and support of clean sport among athletes and officials.” 
Science &amp; Medicine
In the area of science, collaboration has been initiated with external organizations such as pharmaceutical companies and drug agencies to improve early identification of potentially doping substances among new drugs in clinical development. Similarly, a collaborative agreement has been forged with the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) for the proper education of doctors practicing sports medicine in relation to doping substances.
Athlete’s Passport
The Executive Committee recommended the continuation of WADA’s strategy in relation to the Athlete’s Passport. Specifically, WADA will continue its three-part approach involving research, harmonization and monitoring. In the area of research, WADA will continue its involvement in different research and development programs to continue to advance the science behind the concept. According to WADA’s global mandate to harmonize the fight against doping, WADA will continue to provide help and assistance to anti-doping organizations interested in implementing the method by continuing to refine and harmonize various technical and practical elements relating to the programs (e.g. protocols for analysis and a special module in ADAMS for data management). Finally, WADA will monitor the implementation of these programs to ensure compliance with the Code. 
Results Management Responsibilities
The Executive Committee directed WADA management to facilitate a process with International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations to review responsibilities in results management and criteria for ensuring consistency and harmony in processes managed by ADOs, including in relation to sanctions and appeals. The subject arose during the discussion of litigation costs to the Agency in which certain IFs had failed to follow-through on responsibilities to anti-doping in the respective sports and left it to the international agency to bear the burden of time and costs. 
Education
WADA reported on a new initiative in the area of education. Noting that education, targeting all ages but youth in particular, is the key to preventing doping from occurring in the first place and is the most critical strategy for creating long-term success, WADA has undertaken the development of a youth education program based on Spirit of Sport values, incorporating scenario-based activities for decision-making in line with these values, and within a fun and engaging environment. 
ADAMS 
Momentum in the adoption of ADAMS by stakeholders was reported on by WADA management. ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration System) is the web-based database management system developed for stakeholders in their management of the doping control and results management process. 
Anti-Doping Development
Board members were also informed of the development of Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs). Under this program, WADA initiates the creation of RADOs that will assume responsibility for anti-doping in areas of the world where there currently is limited or no anti-doping activity. The Agency works with stakeholders in the regions so that resources and expertise are shared in the establishment of anti-doping education and testing programs. A total of 15 RADOs have been created, engaging the participation of 122 countries. The ultimate objective is global coverage of harmonized Code-compliant anti-doping programs. 
Statutes
The Executive Committee asked management to undertake a review of Article 7 of the Agency’s Statutes to determine whether there exists ambiguity that would require revision. 


Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
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<description><![CDATA[The President of the Wold Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Hon. John Fahey, and WADA's Director General David Howman will be in Sydney, Australia, this week for a two-day symposium on the investigatory powers of anti-doping organizations. This is a follow-up meeting to forums held previously in Colorado Springs in 2006 and in London in 2007. Invited participants will review draft information-sharing protocols with a view to finalizing them for the benefit of enhancing strategies to combat doping.
Mr Fahey and Mr Howman will be available to speak with media on Wednesday morning in Sydney about the symposium and any other issues media may wish to raise in relation to WADA's work.
WHEN:Wednesday, 30th April 2008
WHERE:Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour
 161 Sussex Street, Sydney
TIME:10 am
Media contact:(in Canada) Frédéric Donzé +1 514 904 8820
 (in Australia) Kay McNiece +61 412 132 585]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Enforcement of Investigations Strategies, Code Compliance, Current Anti-Doping Issues in Sport on May 10-11]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder — WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As announced previously, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA's new President, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term began on January 1, 2008.
The year 2008 is an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries—must officially report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November 2007 at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide continue to ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. 
And continued advances will be made this year in WADA's key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. 
In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges in the fight against doping in sport.
Presenters will include: 
The Hon. John Fahey A.C., WADA President 
David Howman, WADA Director General 
Dr. Alain Garnier, WADA Medical Director 
The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. 
To register, journalists are requested to contact before February 11, 2008, WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.
Contact for the Media: 
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone: +1-514-904-8820 
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IOC and WADA Presidents Hold First Official Meeting]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, and of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Hon. John Fahey, met today at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, to discuss cooperation between the two organisations and enhanced strategies in the fight against doping in sport. This was the first official meeting between the two leaders since the commencement of Mr Fahey's term as WADA President on 1 January 2008. The meeting took place in the presence of the Presidents of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) as well as the Chairmen of the IOC Athletes' and Medical Commissions.
"The IOC has been wholeheartedly supporting WADA and will continue to do so in the future. Mr Fahey can count on the total commitment of the Olympic Movement in the fight against doping," said the IOC President. "WADA has come a long way with the establishment of the WADA Anti-Doping Code, for example, but challenges remain. Efforts are still needed to allow the full implementation of the Code by the Olympic Movement by 1 January 2009 and the adhesion by governments to the UNESCO Convention. I am confident that Mr Fahey will significantly help to move things forward," he continued. 
"The IOC itself continues to enforce its zero-tolerance policy against doping through a comprehensive programme of testing during each edition of the Olympic Games—4,500 in-and out-of-competition tests will be carried out next summer in Beijing—by calling upon the cooperation of governments, by imposing financial penalties on National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and athletes, and by denying participation in the next Olympic Games for athletes and their entourage who have been sanctioned for more than six months," Rogge added.
"The IOC President and I had a very productive meeting that focused on the next steps to be taken to further strengthen the fight against doping in sport," said the WADA President. "The IOC was instrumental in WADA's inception in 1999 and, under President Rogge's leadership, has always shown tremendous support to WADA and an unwavering commitment to the fight against doping in sport. President Rogge assured me of his full and continued support to WADA's work."
"WADA is a unique partnership between the sports movement and governments of the world," continued Fahey. "As the first government representative to serve at the helm of WADA, it is important for me to meet with the leader of the Olympic Movement to discuss several areas in which the fight against doping can be advanced. For one, I will be focusing much attention on maximising the role of governments for enhanced cooperation and sharing of information between governmental and law enforcement agencies and sports authorities. High-profile doping cases and investigations underscore the fact that no sport and no country are immune to the threat of doping, as well as the critical need for strong collaborative sport-government efforts in confronting doping."
WADA is funded by and composed in equal parts of the Olympic Movement and governments of the world. Under the Agency's Statutes, the WADA Presidency and Vice-Presidency alternate between the sports movement and governments. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Registrations Now Open for WADA Media Symposium on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As announced previously, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA's new President, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term began on January 1, 2008.
The year 2008 is an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries—must officially report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November 2007 at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide continue to ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. 
And continued advances will be made this year in WADA's key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. 
In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges in the fight against doping in sport.
Presenters will include: 
The Hon. John Fahey A.C., WADA President 
David Howman, WADA Director General 
Dr. Alain Garnier, WADA Medical Director
The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. 
To register, journalists are requested to contact before February 19, 2008, WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Media Symposium Hosted by WADA with President-elect the Hon. John Fahey A.C. on February 27, 2008, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists on February 27, 2008, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
This symposium will be an opportunity for the media to hear from WADA’s President-elect, the Hon. John Fahey, whose term will begin on January 1, 2008.
The year 2008 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. It is the first year that signatories to the 2003 World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries—must publicly report their status vis-à-vis Code compliance. In addition, following the unanimous adoption of the revised Code in November at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid, signatories will also have to implement the necessary amendments in their rules prior to the coming into force of the revised Code on January 1, 2009. For their part, governments worldwide will continue to individually ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policies with the Code. 
In addition, continued advances will be made in 2008 in WADA’s key priority areas including research, testing, education, coordination, anti-doping development, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.  
In light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency’s work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges of the fight against doping in sport in general.
Program details, registration information and other logistical details will be available soon.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : +1 514 904 8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[La AMA fortalece la lucha contra el Dopaje en el Deporte]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Más de 1500 representantes se reúnen para la Historica Tercera Conferencia Mundial, para debatir Futuras Estrategias y Revisar el Código Mundial Antidopaje 
La tercera Conferencia Mundial sobre el Dopaje en el Deporte, que abre oficialmente mañana en Madrid, España, marcára un hito en el fortalecmiento de los esfuerzos globales para combatir el dopaje en el deporte a través de la consideración del Código Mundial Antidopaje revisado (El Código).
"El dopaje es sin duda la más grande amenaza que el deporte ético ha conocido y se ha extendido tanto que pone en grave riesgo la salud pública", dijo el Presidente de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (AMA), Richard W. Pound. "Es un asunto que incumbe al Movimiento Deportivo y a los Gobiernos del mundo para continuar incrementando esfuerzos para combatir el flagelo del dopaje, lo cual harán durante esta Tercera Conferencia Mundial sobre Dopaje en el Deporte, al aprovar los ajustes hechos al Código Mundial Antidopaje y al discutir las nuevas tendencias y estrategias para continuar progresando en esta lucha".
En la Conferencia Mundial, organizada por la AMA con el apoyo del Consejo Superior de Deportes de España, más de 1500 representantes de las Autoridades Públicas, del Movimiento Deportivo, de la Comunidad Antidopaje, Atletas, Observadores y los medios de comunicación, se reunirán para revisar los mayores avances que se han hecho en la lucha contra el dopaje desde la creación de la AMA a finales de 1999, así como las estrategias que se requerirán en el futuro.
En tal sentido, el tema principal de discusión será el Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado, documento base adoptado en 2003 por el Movimiento Deportivo y los Gobiernos del mundo como la estructura para la armonización global de la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte. El propósito de la revisión es aprovechar la experiencia obtenida hasta la fecha para fortalecer los programas antidopaje en todo el mundo. 
La Conferencia Mundial se celebrará durante dos días y medio del 15 al 17 de noviembre. Las sesiones del Día 1 (Noviembre 15) abrirán un foro para la revisión del progreso en áreas específicas de la lucha contra el dopaje, tales como Ciencia, Educación, Finanzas, y el rol del atleta, así como el futuro de la lucha antidopaje. El Día 2 (Noviembre 16), estará dedicado a la revisión del Código Mundial Antidopaje y a las intervenciones hechas por los Delegados de los Gobiernos y del Movimiento Deportivo. En la mañana del Día 3 (Noviembre 17), las Conclusiones y Resoluciones de la Conferencia serán consideradas para su adopción.
"Esperamos que los hitos alcanzados durante esta Tercera Conferencia sean tan significativos como los logrados durante las dos primeras conferencias en sus avances por proteger la salud de los atletas y su derecho a tener una competencia justa, así como a la juventud de todo el mundo que admira el heroísmo atlético y aspira a sobresalir en el dpeorte", continuó Pound. "El impulso generado durante la Primera Conferencia Mundial de 1999, condujo al establecimiento de la AMA como el organismo internacional independiente que coordina y monitorea la lucha global contra el dopaje, y continuó con la Segunda Conferencia Mundial de 2003, que vio la adopción del Código por parte del Movimiento Deportivo y de los Gobiernos como base de la lucha armonizada contra el dopaje en el deporte, lo cual muy seguramente será continuado con el fortalecimiento del Código esta semana". 
Simultáneamente, los organismos de toma de decisión en la AMA—Comité Ejecutivo y Junta de Fundación—celebrarán sus reuniones anuales de noviembre. 
El Comité Ejecutivo de la AMA se reunirá en noviembre 14 y 16 para considerar varios elementos de acción, incluyendo:
Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado: El Comité Ejecutivo discutirá la versión revisada del Código (versión 3.0) que fue publcada el 15 de octubre, previo a la reunión de la Junta de Fundación del 17 de noviembre, durante la cual el Código Revisado será considerado para su adopción. 
Estándares Internacionales Revisados: El Comité considerará las revisiones de los Estándares Internacionales para Pruebas y para Laboratorios a fin de identificar los pasos a seguir. 
Reporte de Cumplimiento del Código: El Comité Ejecutivo discutirá las estrategias para el monitoreo de las Autoridades Públicas y Deportivas acerca del cumplimiento del Código. 
Investigación en Ciencia Social: Serán considerados por el Comité Ejecutivo, las recomendaciones hechas por el Comité de Educación de la AMA acerca de la asignación de recursos para el 2008 dentro del programa de Investigación en Ciencia Social. 
La Junta de Fundación de la AMA se reunirá dos veces el 17 de noviembre, a las 10h00 y a las 14h00.
En la reunión de las 10h00, la Junta de Fundación considerará para aprobación, con base en la recomendación del Comité Ejecutivo de la AMA, el Código Mundial Antidopaje Revisado.
En la reunión de las 14h00, la Junta de Fundación de la AMA tomará varias decisiones importantes relacionadas con: 
Nuevo Liderazgo: La Junta esta programada para considerar para elección a los candidatos presentados por los Gobiernos para ocupar la Presidencia de la AMA, y por el Movimiento Deportivo para ocupar la Vicepresidencia, cuyos periodos de tres años comenzarán el 1 de enero de 2008. 
Nueva Membresía: Como es usual en la agenda de la reunión de noviembre de la Junta de Fundación, La Junta nombrará al Comité Ejecutivo para el 2008 y aprobrará las membresías de la Junta de Fundación y el Comité Permanente para el 2008. 
Presupuesto: La Junta de Fundación, considerará para su aprobación, el presupuesto para 2008, por recomendación del Comité Ejecutivo. 
Información adicional acerca de la Conferencia puede ser encontrada en www.wadamadrid2007.com, disponible en ingles, español y francés. Transmisiones en vivo por internet, grabaciones diarias y resúmenes diarios de las sesiones plenarias de la Conferencia, también estarán disponibles en este sitio de internet.
Contacto para los medios: 
Frédéric Donzé
Gerente de Comunicaciones &amp; Relación con los Medios - WADA
Celular (Madrid): + 34 664 741 501
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<description><![CDATA[More than 1,500 Representatives Convene at Historic Third World Conference, Debate Future Strategies and Revise World Anti-Doping Code 
The Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, officially opening tomorrow in Madrid, Spain, will mark a major milestone in the strengthening of global efforts to combat doping in sport through its consideration of the revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code). 
"Doping is without doubt the greatest threat ethical sport has ever known and has become so pervasive that it places public health at grave risk," said World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Richard W. Pound. "It is incumbent upon the Sport Movement and Governments of the world to continue to bolster efforts to battle the scourge of doping, which is what they will do during this Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, by approving refinements to the World Anti-Doping Code and by discussing emerging trends and strategies for continued progress."
At the World Conference, organized by WADA with the support of the Spanish High Council for Sport, more than 1,500 representatives of public authorities, the Sport Movement, the anti-doping community, athletes, observers, and the media will convene to review the major advances that have been made in the fight against doping since WADA's inception in late 1999, and what strategies will be needed in the future. 
As such, the chief topic of discussion will be the Revised World Anti-Doping Code, the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The purpose of the revision is to leverage the experience gained to date and to strengthen anti-doping programs worldwide. 
The World Conference will be held over a period of two and a half days, from November 15 - 17. Sessions on Day 1 (November 15) will provide a forum for the review of progress in specific areas of the fight against doping, such as science, education, finance and the athletes' role, as well as the future landscape of anti-doping. Day 2 (November 16) will be dedicated to the Revised World Anti-Doping Code and interventions made by delegates from the Governments and the Sports Movement. On the morning of Day 3 (November 17), Conference Conclusions and Resolutions will be considered for adoption. 
"We expect the milestones reached at this Third World Conference to be as significant as those reached during the first two conferences in their advances made to protect the athletes' health and their right to clean competition, as well as youth worldwide who admire athletic heroism and aspire to excel in sport," continued Pound. "The forward momentum created at the First World Conference of 1999, which led to the establishment of WADA as the international independent body to coordinate and monitor the global fight against doping, and continued by the Second World Conference of 2003, which saw the adoption of the Code by Sport and Governments as the basis for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport, will most surely be furthered in the strengthening of the Code this week." 
Concurrently, WADA's decision-making bodies—Executive Committee and Foundation Board—will hold their annual November meetings. 
The WADA Executive Committee will meet on November 14 and 16, to consider several items for action, including:
Revised World Anti-Doping Code: The Executive Committee will discuss the draft revised Code (version 3.0) that was published on October 15, in advance of the November 17 Foundation Board meeting at which time the revised Code will be considered for adoption. 
Revised International Standards: The Committee will consider the revisions to the International Standards for Testing and for Laboratories to identify next steps. 
Code Compliance Reporting: The Executive Committee will discuss strategies for the monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code. 
Social Science Research: Recommendations of the WADA Education Committee for the allocation of grants under the 2008 Social Science Research program will be considered by the Committee. 
The WADA Foundation Board will meet twice on November 17, at 10h00 and at 14h00. 
At the 10h00 meeting, the WADA Foundation Board will, upon recommendation from the WADA Executive Committee, consider for approval the Revised World Anti-Doping Code.
At the 14h00 meeting, the WADA Foundation Board will make several important decisions relating to:
New Leadership: The Board is scheduled to consider for election the candidates presented by the Governments for WADA's next Chair, and by the Sports Movement for WADA's next Vice Chair, whose three-year terms begin on January 1, 2008. 
New Membership: As is consistent with the agenda for the Foundation Board's annual November meeting, the Board will appoint the 2008 Executive Committee, and approve the 2008 Foundation Board and Standing Committee memberships. 
Budget: The Foundation Board also will consider for approval the 2008 Budget, as recommended by the Executive Committee. 
Additional information in relation to the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com, available in English, Spanish and French. Live Web casts, daily recordings and daily summaries of the plenary sessions of the Conference will also be available from this Web site.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Cell phone in Madrid: + 34 664 741 501
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2008 Prohibited List]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Executive Committee Meeting on September 23]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is meeting on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This is the last meeting of WADA's Executive Committee—WADA's ultimate policy-making body—prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com 
At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee is discussing the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
Executive Committee members are also considering for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.)
In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods.
Other topics addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport.
A press conference will follow this meeting—which is not open to the media.
Sunday, September 23, 2:00 p.m.
Location: WADA's headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal.
Participants will include WADA President Richard W. Pound and Director General David Howman.
Note that the time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at +1-514-904-8796.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Statement on AAA Decision Regarding Floyd Landis Case]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In response to frequent requests for comments following the decision of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel in the case of Floyd Landis, WADA would like to state the following: 
WADA, as the international independent organization responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, will now thoroughly review the panel’s decision. As with all doping cases under the jurisdiction of signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), WADA will assess the sanctioning process conducted. 
WADA will make no further comment during the period in which appeals can be lodged to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder – Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 20]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This will be the last meeting of WADA's Executive Committee-WADA's ultimate policy—making body—prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com.) 
At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee will discuss the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
Executive Committee members will also consider for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.)
In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods.
Other topics to be addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport.
In relation to this meeting—which is not open to the media—a press conference call has been organized for the media:
Thursday, September 20, 11:00 a.m., Montreal time
WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Executive Committee meeting and will respond to journalists' questions.
All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to September 19 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee to Discuss Code Review, 2008 Prohibited List at Last Meeting before World Conference]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Teleconference with WADA President for Journalists on September 20
The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on September 22-23, 2007, in Montreal, Canada. This will be the last meeting of WADA's Executive Committee—WADA's ultimate policy-making body—prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference can be found at www.wadamadrid2007.com.) 
At the Montreal meeting, the Executive Committee will discuss the third working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the core document adopted in 2003 by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world as the framework for the global harmonized fight against doping in sport. The Code's third draft revision is the product of the third and final stakeholder consultation phase. The entire process of review and consultation will have taken over 18 months, and is intended to fine-tune the Code and enhance the global fight against doping in sport. The final draft will be published on October 15, 2007, and discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
Executive Committee members will also consider for approval the 2008 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, to be published by October 1, 2007, and enter into effect on January 1, 2008. The List is developed annually through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations to the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee then discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. (Click here for more information on the List preparation process.)
In addition, as is always the case at the annual September meeting of WADA's Executive Committee, members will approve scientific research projects for funding. Since 2001, WADA has committed more than US$31 million to scientific research targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods.
Other topics to be addressed include WADA's draft 2008 budget and preparations for the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport.
In relation to this meeting—which is not open to the media—the following events have been organized for journalists:
Thursday, September 20 - Teleconference
At 11:00 a.m., Montreal time, WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the meeting and will respond to journalists' questions.
All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to September 19 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference.
Sunday, September 23 - Press Conference
2:00 p.m. - A Press Conference will be held following the two-day Executive Committee meeting. (Please note that the time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at +1-514-904-8796.)
Location: WADA's headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), 800 Place Victoria, Montreal.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Welcomes Announcement of Summit on Doping in Cycling]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today welcomed the announcement by the French Minister for Sport, Roselyne Bachelot, that a high-level summit on doping in cycling will be held on October 22-23 in Paris, France. 
This follows an initial offer from WADA on July 26 to convene a meeting of all parties involved in cycling to have an in-depth discussion on how to deal with the problem of doping in this sport following the recent exposure of doping cases and other revelations in cycling, as well as a meeting between Minister Bachelot and WADA President Richard W. Pound on August 28 in Paris.
"As the independent international body responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, WADA is willing to further assist cycling and all other sports in finding solutions to the doping issue," said WADA President Richard W. Pound. "Given France's very close links with cycling, especially through the Tour de France history, it is perfectly fitting that this high-level meeting be held in Paris, and we thank the Minister for her initiative. Now that all parties have indicated their willingness to take part, WADA's initial offer to convene a meeting no longer needs to be sustained, and WADA will be pleased to participate in this summit in any appropriate way."
To see WADA's July 26 Statement on the Summit on Doping in Cycling, click here.
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Director General to Hold Press Conference in Tokyo, September 14]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), David Howman, will hold a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on September 14 on the occasion of the WADA Regional Office directors meeting. 
The purpose of this press conference is to update journalists on the state of the fight against doping in sport and the progress of the ongoing World Anti-Doping Code review in the lead-up to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held November 15-17 in Madrid, Spain. (Click here for more details on the Code review and consultation process, and here for more information on the World Conference.) Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
Date: September 14, 2007
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: 
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Executive Conference Room
2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8959
WADA contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Offers to Convene High-Level Summit on Doping in Cycling]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Following the recent exposure of doping cases in the Tour de France and other revelations in cycling, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today offered to convene a high-level summit of all parties involved in cycling to have an in-depth discussion on how to deal with the problem of doping in this sport.
"Without commenting on the specifics of pending cases, WADA is deeply concerned by the multiplication of doping cases and affairs in cycling," said WADA President, Richard W. Pound. "Even recent initiatives taken by cycling authorities, such as a pledge against doping and increased pressure, are obviously insufficient to deter some riders from cheating. We need to hold such a meeting urgently to see what more can be done to restore the credibility and integrity of cycling."
The invitation to this summit will be extended to all parties involved in cycling–the International Cycling Union (UCI), cycling events organizers, professional cyclists, team members (including doctors, leaders, and other members of the entourage), and other individuals or organizations involved in this sport, including sponsors and broadcasters–and to selected members of the anti-doping community with expertise and experience in cycling.
Themes of discussion will include full compliance with anti-doping protocols and procedures set forth by the World Anti-Doping Code and its related International Standards, review of out-of-competition testing programs, education and awareness initiatives, the development of best practice models, and any other topic that may help strengthen the fight against doping in cycling. 
"WADA will officially contact the parties involved in the next few days to offer to hold this summit," said WADA Director General, David Howman. "Because WADA is an independent international body and has a structure which is an equal partnership between the Sports Movement and Governments of the world, we are uniquely positioned to coordinate the fight against doping and bring together the strengths and resources of all of these partners involved. We are willing to further assist cycling in finding solutions to the doping issue."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA President Richard W. Pound to Hold Press Conference at Pan American Games in Rio, July 13]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Richard W. Pound, will hold a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13 on the occasion of the Pan American Games that will take place July 13-29.
The purpose of this press conference is to present an overview of WADA's programs and activities at the 2007 Pan American Games, as well as the Agency's work and mission in the Americas and worldwide to advance the fight against doping in sport. Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants.
Date: July 13, 2007
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: 
Main Press Center (MPC) of the 2007 Pan American Games
Press Conference Room (2nd floor)
Avenida Salvador Allende 6.555, Pavilhão 5, Riocentro
Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro 
Contact for the Media: 
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone: +1-514-904-8820 
Cell: + 1-514-979-8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org 
Media Information Booth at the Games:
WADA will have a Media Information Booth on hand at the Main Press Center of the Games all day from July 12 to 15. Journalists who wish to receive material and information about WADA and the fight against doping are encouraged to visit WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at the booth. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[El Presidente de WADA, Richard W. Pound ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en los Juegos Panamericanos en Río de Janeiro, el 13 de julio]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[El presidente de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (WADA), Richard W. Pound, ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en Río de Janeiro, Brasil el 13 de julio, con ocasión de los Juegos Panamericanos que tendrán lugar del 13 al 29 de julio. 
El propósito de ésta conferencia de prensa es presentar una visión general acerca de los programas y actividades de WADA en los Juegos Panamericanos 2007, así como el trabajo y misión de la agencia en las Américas y el mundo entero para avanzar en la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte. Los periodistas tendrán la oportunidad de efectuar preguntas a los participantes.
Fecha: Julio 13 de 2007
Hora: 9 AM
Lugar: 
Centro principal de Prensa (MPC) de los Juegos Panamericanos 2007
Press Conference Room (2nd floor)
Avenida Salvador Allende 6.555, Pavilhão 5, Riocentro
Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro 
Contacto para los medios: 
Frédéric Donzé
Gerente de Comunicaciones &amp; Relación con los Medios - WADA
Teléfono: +1-514-904-8820 
Celular: + 1-514-979-8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org 
Stand de Información a los Medios en los Juegos:
WADA tendrá un stand de información a los medios de comunicación en el Centro Principal de Prensa durante todo el día del 12 al 15 de julio. Los periodistas que deseen recibir material e información acerca de WADA y la lucha contra el dopaje, les invitamos a visitar a Frédéric Donzé, Gerente de Comunicaciones &amp; Relación con los Medios - WADA en el Stand. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Vice President Jean-François Lamour to Hold Press Conference at All Africa Games in Algiers, July 10]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Vice President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Jean-François Lamour, will hold a press conference in Algiers, Algeria, on July 10 on the occasion of the All Africa Games that will take place July 11-23. 
The purpose of this press conference is to present an overview of WADA's programs and activities at the 2007 All Africa Games, as well as the Agency's work and mission in Africa and worldwide to advance the fight against doping in sport. Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants.
Date: July 10, 2007
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: 
Hotel El Aurassi 
Théâtre de Verdure, Salle du Centre international de presse
02 Bd. Frantz Fanon 
Les Tagarins
Algiers 
Contact for the Media:
Frédéric Donzé
WADA Media Relations &amp; Communications Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
Cell: + 41-79-679-0789
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
Media Information Booth at the Games:
WADA will have a Media Information Booth on hand at the Main Press Center of the Games from July 7 to 10. Journalists who wish to receive material and information about WADA and the fight against doping are encouraged to visit WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at the booth. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA President and Director General to Hold Press Conference at IOC Session in Guatemala City, July 6]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[World Anti-Doping Agency Strengthens the Fight against Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Press Conference Following WADA Board Meeting on May 13]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation Board-WADA's supreme decision-making body-prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.)
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles. 
Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. 
In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. 
A press conference will follow these meetings. 
Sunday, May 13, 2007 
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed. 
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 10, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796. 
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 13. 
4:00 p.m. – Press conference following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.) 
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada. 
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder – Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on May 2]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation Board-WADA's supreme decision-making body-prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.)
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles.
Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. 
In relation to these meetings, a press conference call has been organized for the media:
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Montreal time
WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions.
All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA no longer initiates the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world are now required to dial in. 
 
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee and Board to Discuss Code Review, Current Anti-Doping Issues on May 12-13]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Montreal, Canada, for the first time this year. While WADA's Executive Committee will meet for a second time this year on September 22, 2007, this will be the last meeting of WADA's Foundation Board—WADA's supreme decision-making body—prior to the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (More information on the Conference and registration details will be available mid-May.)
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the second working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the product of the second of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders and published in June 2007 for the third and last consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
WADA's Board and Executive Committee will also discuss key ongoing WADA projects, such as strategies to tackle organized doping schemes and trafficking through enhanced cooperation between government agencies and the sports movement. Another key project to be reviewed is the Athlete's Passport, to track biological data from athletes over a period of time in order to identify abnormal profiles in the context of the fight against doping. WADA is currently supporting pilot projects that will help to study the technical, scientific and legal feasibility of the concept, as well as provide the opportunity to test and develop the most appropriate models for decision-making in relation to abnormal profiles.
Among other topics to be addressed are updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; WADA's 2008 draft budget; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
In addition, members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the Code, and regional offices. 
In relation to these meetings, the following events have been organized for the media:
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 — Teleconference
At 11:00 a.m., Montreal time, WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions.
All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at mailto:frederic.donze@wada-ama.orgprior to May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA no longer initiates the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world are now required to dial in. 
Saturday, May 12, 2007 — Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting is not open to the media. No press conference will be held following the meeting.
Sunday, May 13, 2007 — Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting. Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 10, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796.
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 13.
4:00 p.m. — A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.)
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada.

Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, Manager, Media Relations &amp; Communications
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Symposium calls for increased co-operation in fight against doping in sport]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[An international symposium of government, sport, anti-doping and law enforcement authorities, convened by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has today called for the targeting of wide scale doping schemes involving the illegal manufacture and distribution of performance enhancing drugs, and urged increased cooperation among multiple government and law enforcement agencies around the globe to attack these sinister elements in the doping underground. 
Giving law enforcement agencies the framework and tools necessary to shut down the large scale doping schemes, and facilitating collaboration between law enforcement and sports authorities in their investigative work so that sport can sanction those who facilitate and profit from cheating, were key themes discussed during the two-day symposium hosted in London by UK Sport, the National Anti-Doping Organisation for the UK. 
"The 'upstream' organizers of doping on a broad scale, including traffickers and members of the athlete entourage, must be held accountable," said WADA Director General David Howman. "They are well-organized and well-financed individuals and groups who prey on athletes and youth and who profit from cheating while risking very little themselves. There is a necessary and inevitable evolution underway in the global fight against doping in sport, expanding beyond the traditional model that targets athletes through testing, research and education. It requires a more unified and cooperative action among law enforcement and anti-doping agencies to shut down source and supply." 
John Scott, Director of Drug Free Sport at UK Sport, added: "This meeting was very timely and a welcome initiative from WADA. We have been looking at this crucial issue for some time and are working with Department for Culture Media &amp; Sport and other Government departments, such as the Home Office and Revenue &amp; Customs, to investigate how we can make better use of existing powers, and to consider where more work might need to be done in this area." 
The London symposium followed on a first meeting hosted in Colorado Springs (U.S.) in November 2006 by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Both included the participation of representatives of law enforcement, sport federations, national anti-doping organizations, Council of Europe and WADA. 
Participants discussed key principles and new strategies to facilitate tackling large-scale trafficking and doping operations and targeting the manufacturers, suppliers and the athlete entourage. 
Doping threatens public health. The distribution of doping substances reaches well beyond the group of elite athletes tested under the World Anti-Doping Code.


Distribution through the Internet. The ease and anonymity with which doping substances are acquired via the Internet makes the coordination of investigations among law enforcement and multiple government agencies critical.


A working group will follow-up on strategies discussed for the development of model protocols and guidelines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Statement About Allegations at FINA World Championships in Melbourne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today expressed its great concern and disappointment following a serious breach of confidentiality that occurred as part of the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. WADA is especially shocked that the name of an athlete was apparently given to the media while no adverse analytical finding has been determined at this point. 
Following its policy, WADA does not comment on pending procedures. The Agency is never involved in the management of individual doping control results, which is the responsibility of the national anti-doping organization and the sports federation involved in the particular case. This particular case has not led to an analytical positive result, but is rather an unusual situation which is subject to further inquiry. Only when this process is completed and if an adverse analytical finding is then made, will WADA be informed of an athlete's name. WADA's role as relates to doping control results management is to assess the sanctioning process conducted by the relevant anti-doping organizations following completion of the process. Should WADA consider that a decision does not comply with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the Agency determines whether it should exercise any rights of appeal that may exist.
As the international body responsible for monitoring the global fight against doping in sport, WADA expects the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and the Australian Sport Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) will deal responsibly with the matter. The apparent provision of an athlete's name to the media when it should have been kept confidential is unacceptable.
WADA will discuss with its stakeholders ways to further strengthen confidentiality provisions as part of the ongoing World Anti-Doping Code review, which will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be held on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. 
For more information on the World Anti-Doping Code review and consultation, click here.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Launches Its New Coaches Tool Kit]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Ant-Doping Agency's newest education tool provides anti-doping organizations with a ready-to-deliver doping prevention workshop specially-tailored for elite coaches. Because coaches have so much influence over athletes, educating them is also an effective means of getting doping-free sport messages to competitors and their entourages.
The WADA Coaches' Tool Kit is designed to assist World Anti-Doping Code signatories meet their responsibility to educate athletes, coaches and other athlete support staff about the dangers and consequences of doping in sport. The Coaches Tool Kit is available in English, French and Spanish.
For more information on the Coaches' Tool Kit or on conditions for obtaining copies, click here.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA to Further Urge Governments’ Commitment to Fight against Doping in Sport at UNESCO Convention Conference of Parties]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it will further urge governments of the world to fulfill their responsibilities in the fight against doping in sport during the first session of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport (Convention), to be held February 5-7 at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France.
“Governments have a key role in the fight against doping in sport,” said WADA President Richard W. Pound. “By adopting the Convention in just two years and ratifying it within under a year, they set a world record for UNESCO and signalled their strong commitment to clean sport. But this milestone is also a crossroads. Governments which haven’t ratified the treaty now need to move forward without delay. The recent rash of high-profile doping cases and investigations underscores the fact that public and sports authorities need to increase coordination of their anti-doping activities in order to further gain efficiency in this fight.”
Governments’ authority, when applied to the fight against doping in sport, greatly advances efforts. For example, governments can take action against the illegal manufacture, trafficking and supply of doping substances, facilitate doping controls, support education, fund research, and take other equally important measures.
During the first Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, the Bureau (the Chairperson, four Vice Chairs and a Rapporteur) will be established, and the Rules of Procedure adopted.  Other key items for discussion include administration of the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport (a fund to build anti-doping capacity around the world) and consideration of a monitoring framework in support of the Convention. The Conference of Parties will also adopt the 2007 Prohibited List. WADA Vice President, French Minister of Youth, Sport and Voluntary Work Jean-François Lamour, and WADA Director General David Howman will address delegates and stress the importance of governments’ action in the fight against doping. 
The International Convention against Doping in Sport is the treaty formalizing the commitment of governments to the fight against doping in sport. Until now, many governments could not be legally bound by a non-governmental document such as the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries of the world, which entered into force on January 1, 2004. Governments accordingly drafted the International Convention under the auspices of UNESCO—the United Nations body responsible for education, science and culture—enabling them to align their domestic policies with the Code and thereby harmonizing sport rules and public legislation in the fight against doping in sport. The Convention was unanimously adopted by the 191 States present at the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France, on October 19, 2005.
The Convention entered in force yesterday, February 1, following the deposit at UNESCO of the 30th instrument of ratification on December 11—a threshold required by UNESCO procedures for this treaty. As of today, 45 countries have ratified the Convention.
Click here to find the list of countries that have ratified the Convention. 
Click here to visit the section of UNESCO’s Web site about the Convention and anti-doping. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Last Call for Registrations for WADA Media Symposium on January 24, 2007, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As previously announced, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists January 24, 2007, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
Following the recent rash of high-profile doping cases and investigations in various sports and countries, 2007 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. Based on three years of successful practical implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code)-the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries-WADA launched with its stakeholders a review of the document with the intent to fine-tune it and enhance anti-doping programs worldwide. This process includes three phases of consultation and will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be organized by WADA on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. This year, governments worldwide will also continue to individually ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policy with the Code. 
2007 will bring further developments to WADA's key priority areas of work including research, testing, education, anti-doping development, and monitoring of stakeholders' compliance with the Code.
In the light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as advances and challenges in the fight against doping in sport in general. 
Those present at the event will include: 
Dr. Jacques Rogge, IOC President 
Richard W. Pound, WADA President 
David Howman, WADA Director General 
Dr. Olivier Rabin, WADA Science Director
The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it. Please note that this program is subject to change.
The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it.
To register, journalists are requested to contact before January 12, 2007, WADA Media Relations and Communications Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Deadline for Registrations for WADA Media Symposium on January 24, 2007, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As previously announced, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists January 24, 2007, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
Following the recent rash of high-profile doping cases and investigations in various sports and countries, 2007 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. Based on three years of successful practical implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code)-the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries-WADA launched with its stakeholders a review of the document with the intent to fine-tune it and enhance anti-doping programs worldwide. This process includes three phases of consultation and will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be organized by WADA on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. Next year, governments worldwide will also continue to individually ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policy with the Code.
2007 will bring further developments to WADA's key priority areas of work including research, testing, education, anti-doping development, and monitoring of stakeholders' compliance with the Code.
In the light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency's work and mission, as well as advances and challenges in the fight against doping in sport in general. 
Those present at the event will include: 
Dr. Jacques Rogge, IOC President 
Richard W. Pound, WADA President 
David Howman, WADA Director General 
Dr. Olivier Rabin, WADA Science Director 
The provisional program of the day, including logistical details, is now available on WADA's Web site. Click here to access it.
To register, journalists are requested to contact before January 12, 2007, WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and to provide the following details: Name; Title; Organization; Mailing address; E-mail address; Phone; Fax.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Applauds Swift Ratification by Governments of International Convention against Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomed today the deposit at UNESCO of the 30th instrument of ratification of the International Convention against Doping in Sport (Convention) by the government of Luxembourg. Reaching the threshold of 30 ratifications, required by UNESCO procedures for this convention, means that the first global treaty against doping in sport will enter into force on February 1, 2007.
“The Convention’s entry into force signals the strong commitment of the governments of the world to the fight against doping in sport,” said WADA President Richard W. Pound. “The drafting and unanimous adoption of this Convention in just two years is a world record for international treaties, and now its entry into force within under a year of its adoption is another record in the history of UNESCO. We warmly commend and thank UNESCO for facilitating the process, and we look forward to the ratification of the Convention by all governments of the world.”
The International Convention against Doping in Sport is the treaty formalizing the commitment of governments to the fight against doping in sport. Until now, many governments could not be legally bound by a non-governmental document such as the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the document harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries of the world, which entered into force on January 1, 2004. Governments accordingly drafted the International Convention under the auspices of UNESCO - the United Nations body responsible for education, science and culture - enabling them to align their domestic policies with the Code and thereby harmonizing sport rules and public legislation in the fight against doping in sport. This Convention was unanimously adopted by the 191 States present at the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France, on October 19, 2005.
“The speed at which governments are ratifying the Convention clearly shows that public authorities are well aware of the importance of stemming the scourge of doping in sport and its impact on pubic health. Governments also recognize the need to partner with the sports movement to coordinate efforts for efficiency and effectiveness in anti-doping,” said WADA Vice-President and Minister for Culture and Sport in Denmark Brian Mikkelsen. “The commitment of governments to this fight has been highlighted by their decisive action in a number of recent high-profile cases and investigations, and I am certain that the partnership between governments and the sports movement, facilitated by WADA, will continue to grow.”
Governments’ authority, when applied to the fight against doping, greatly advances efforts. For example, governments can take action against the illegal manufacture and supply of doping substances, facilitate doping controls, support education, fund research, and take other equally important measures. 
Some 186 countries have signed the Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport, the political document through which governments show their intention to implement the World Anti-Doping Code through ratification of the UNESCO Convention. It is expected that all of them will ratify the Convention for practical implementation of the universally accepted anti-doping rules and principles.
You can find the list of countries that have ratified the Convention and more information on the Convention by clicking here. 
The UNESCO Web site also provides valuable information on the Convention: www.unesco.org/en/antidoping ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Registrations Now Open for WADA Media Symposium on January 24, 2007, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA To Hold Press Conference at the Asian Games in Doha, November 29]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on November 29 on the occasion of the Asian Games that will take place December 1-15. 
The purpose of this press conference is to present an overview of WADA’s programs and activities at the 2006 Asian Games, as well as the Agency’s work and mission in the Asian region and worldwide to advance the fight against doping in sport. Journalists will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants.
Speakers will include WADA’s Director General David Howman; Kazuhiro Hayashi, director of WADA Asia/Oceania regional office; and Graeme Steel, chair of WADA’s Independent Observer team at the Asian Games. 
Date: November 29, 2006
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Main Press Center (MPC) of the 2006 Asian Games, Doha.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Board Elects Jean-François Lamour as 2007 WADA Vice President]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder – Press Conference following WADA Board Meeting on November 20]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Sunday, November 19, and Monday, November 20, 2006, in Montreal, Canada.
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the first of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders by January 2007 for the second consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.) 
WADA's Board will also consider constitutional amendments involving Board membership and representation. The proposed changes would allow an increase of the Foundation Board membership from 36 to 38; and consequently permit the selection of a president and vice-president from outside of the Board; remove the restriction limiting service of individuals to three terms of three years; and support the principle of rotation in the president and vice-president seats for the alternation of representation between the sport movement and governments in the president and vice-president positions, with a limitation on consecutive tenure to six years unless no alternative nomination is made.
The Board is also to elect a WADA vice-president for 2007. The current vice-president, Brian Mikkelsen, Minister of Sport of Denmark, is completing the second of two consecutive one-year terms. (For more details on WADA's Presidency and Vice-Presidency and election procedures, click here.) 
Among other topics to be addressed by the Board and Executive Committee are the appointment of the Executive Committee for 2007; the adoption of WADA's 2007 budget; updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
In addition, Board and Executive Committee members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices.
A press conference will follow these meetings.
Monday, November 20, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal
The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting.
Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by November 17, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796.
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on November 20.
4:00 p.m. - Press conference following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.)
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on November 15]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Sunday, November 19, and Monday, November 20, 2006, in Montreal, Canada. 
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the first of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders by January 2007 for the second consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.)
WADA's Board will also consider constitutional amendments involving Board membership and representation. The proposed changes would allow an increase of the Foundation Board membership from 36 to 38; and consequently permit the selection of a president and vice-president from outside of the Board; remove the restriction limiting service of individuals to three terms of three years; and support the principle of rotation in the president and vice-president seats for the alternation of representation between the sport movement and governments in the president and vice-president positions, with a limitation on consecutive tenure to six years unless no alternative nomination is made.
The Board is also to elect a WADA vice-president for 2007. The current vice-president, Brian Mikkelsen, Minister of Sport of Denmark, is completing the second of two consecutive one-year terms. (For more details on WADA's Presidency and Vice-Presidency and election procedures, click here.) 
Among other topics to be addressed by the Board and Executive Committee are the appointment of the Executive Committee for 2007; the adoption of WADA's 2007 budget; updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
In addition, Board and Executive Committee members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices.
In relation to these meetings, a press conference call has been organized for the media:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Montreal time
WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions.
Please note that the procedure for participating has changed. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA will no longer initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world will now be required to dial in. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA ofrecerá una Conferencia de Prensa en Buenos Aires el 10 de Noviembre]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[La Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (WADA) ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa en Buenos Aires, Argentina el 10 de noviembre con ocasión de los Juegos Suramericanos, a desarrollarse del 9 al 19 de noviembre.
Esta conferencia de prensa presenta el trabajo y misión de WADA en Latinoamérica y el en todo el mundo, así como los avances y desafíos de la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte en general. Los periodistas tendrán la oportunidad de hacer sus preguntas a los participantes.
El panel estará conformado por el Director General de WADA, David Howman; El Director de la Oficina de WADA para Latinoamérica, Diego Torres Villegas y el Profesor Claudio Morresi, Secretario de Deportes de Argentina, Presidente del Consejo Suramericano del Deporte (CONSUDE) y miembro de la Junta de Fundación de WADA.
Fecha: Noviembre 10 de 2006 
Hora: 10:00 AM
Lugar: Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento (CeNARD), principal centro de medios durante los juegos, Crisólogo Sarralde 1050, Buenos Aires. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA To Hold Press Conference in Buenos Aires, November 10]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a press conference in Buenos Aires, Agentina, on November 10 on the occasion of the South American Games, to take place November 9-19. 
This press conference is to present WADA's work and mission in the Latin American region and worldwide, as well as the advances and challenges of the fight against doping in sport in general. Journalists will also be given the opportunity to ask questions of the participants.
Speakers will include WADA Director General David Howman; WADA Latin American Regional Office Director Diego Torres Villegas; and Claudio Morresi, Secretary of Sports of Argentina, President of the South American Sport Council (CONSUDE) and WADA Foundation Board member.
Date: November 10, 2006
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: National Center for High Performance Sport (CeNARD), Main Media Center, Crisologo Larralde 1050, Buenos Aires.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee and Board to Elect Vice-President, Discuss Code Review and Current Anti-Doping Issues on November 19-20]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively on Sunday, November 19, and Monday, November 20, 2006, in Montreal, Canada.
WADA's Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the working draft revision of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)-the product of the first of three consultation phases with stakeholders. The draft will be sent to stakeholders by January 2007 for the second consultation phase. The Code review will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, held by WADA in partnership with the Government of Spain on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. (For more details on the Code review and consultation process, click here.)
WADA's Board will also consider constitutional amendments involving Board membership and representation. The proposed changes would allow an increase of the Foundation Board membership from 36 to 38; and consequently permit the selection of a president and vice-president from outside of the Board; remove the restriction limiting service of individuals to three terms of three years; and support the principle of rotation in the president and vice-president seats for the alternation of representation between the sport movement and governments in the president and vice-president positions, with a limitation on consecutive tenure to six years unless no alternative nomination is made.
The Board is also to elect a WADA vice-president for 2007. The current vice-president, Brian Mikkelsen, Minister of Sport of Denmark, is completing the second of two consecutive one-year terms. (For more details on WADA's Presidency and Vice-Presidency and election procedures, click here.)
Among other topics to be addressed by the Board and Executive Committee are the appointment of the Executive Committee for 2007; the adoption of WADA's 2007 budget; updates on ratifications by individual countries of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport; progress of anti-doping organizations in their implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations.
In addition, Board and Executive Committee members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholder compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices. In relation to these meetings, the following events have been organized for the media:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - Teleconference
At 11:00 a.m., Montreal time, WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists' questions.
Please note that the procedure for participating has changed. All interested journalists are required to contact WADA Media Relations Manager Frédéric Donzé at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org prior to November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive the phone number they will need to dial to be part of the teleconference. WADA will no longer initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America. Journalists from all parts of the world will now be required to dial in. 
Sunday, November 19, 2006 - Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting is not open to the media. No press conference will be held following the meeting.
Monday, November 20, 2006 - Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Meeting of WADA's Foundation Board Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal
The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting.
Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by November 17, James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator, at james.roach@wada-ama.org, or + 1-514-904-8796.
4:00 p.m. - A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA's James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.)
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal, Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Media Symposium Hosted by WADA on January 24, 2007, in Lausanne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, October 12, 2006 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a symposium for journalists January 24, 2007, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. 
Following the recent rash of high-profile doping cases and investigations in various sports and countries, 2007 will be an important year for WADA in many respects. Based on three years of successful practical implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code)—the document harmonizing anti-doping rules and regulations across all sports and all countries—WADA launched with its stakeholders a review of the document with the intent to fine-tune it and enhance anti-doping programs worldwide. This process includes three phases of consultation and will culminate at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport, to be organized by WADA on November 15-17, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. Next year, governments worldwide will also continue to individually ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, the treaty through which they align their domestic policy with the Code. 
2007 will bring further developments into WADA’s key priority areas of work including research, testing, education, anti-doping development, and monitoring of stakeholders’ compliance with the Code. 
In the light of these developments and activities, WADA invites all interested journalists for a day of interaction and updates about the Agency’s work and mission, as well as the advances and the challenges of the fight against doping in sport in general.
Those present at the event will include:
   •   Richard W. Pound, WADA President
   •   David Howman, WADA Director General
   •   Olivier Rabin, WADA Science Director
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<title><![CDATA[Interpol y la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje se asocian para luchar contra quienes hacen trampas]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Interpol, la mayor organización policial del mundo, y la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (AMA) se han comprometido a trabajar juntas para determinar posibles ámbitos de cooperación en materia de lucha contra el consumo de sustancias potenciadoras del rendimiento en el deporte.
En la reunión celebrada el lunes, 2 de octubre en la Secretaría General entre el Secretario General de Interpol, Ronald K. Noble, y el Director General de la AMA, David Howman, se puso de relieve la importancia crucial de actuar con mayor firmeza y concertación con vistas a atajar el problema del dopaje.
A lo largo de la reunión se debatió, entre otras propuestas, la celebración de un congreso mundial sobre lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte, al que acudirían especialistas de los ámbitos policial y deportivo con miras a elaborar buenas prácticas y desarrollar la cooperación entre los organismos competentes en todos los niveles.
El Secretario General, Sr. Noble, declaró que el dopaje en el deporte no sólo es un delito en el sentido convencional del término, sino que también es moralmente deshonesto y pernicioso en muchos aspectos. Desde el caso del entrenador que convence a un atleta joven e influenciable de que el consumo de drogas es el único medio para ganar, hasta el escepticismo del público en general ante los récords batidos.
Y añadió que el engaño que acompaña al dopaje ha alcanzado tal gravedad y amplitud que, en algunos deportes, toda persona que bate un récord se vuelve inmediatamente sospechosa.
Los enormes beneficios que conllevan, tanto para las personas, como para las empresas e incluso los países, las grandes competiciones deportivas han facilitado el que quienes deberían tomar medidas al respecto hagan la vista gorda, señaló por último el Sr. Noble.
Interpol y la AMA van a redactar un protocolo de acuerdo de cooperación con vistas a disponer de un marco de cooperación claro para afrontar el problema del dopaje.
El Sr. Howman declaró que muchos deportistas no son conscientes de las consecuencias, tanto jurídicas como físicas, del consumo de sustancias potenciadoras del rendimiento.
Seguidamente, tras señalar que en los últimos años se ha realizado una importante labor para dar a conocer en el mundo del deporte el daño que puede causar el dopaje (con la ayuda de los organismos encargados de la aplicación de la ley para la identificación y el procesamiento de los proveedores), afirmó estar seguro, no obstante, de que se puede progresar aún mucho más.
Y agregó que es importante que se tomen medidas desde ahora mismo, para proteger de tal peligro a los jóvenes deportistas de ambos sexos, y para preservar la integridad del propio deporte.
El Secretario General de Interpol también destacó la necesidad de una acción coordinada a escala mundial para combatir el dopaje en el deporte.
El Sr. Noble añadió que, mediante su colaboración con la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje, Interpol está mostrando claramente al mundo que este fenómeno no es aceptable, que se tomarán medidas contra los que hacen trampas y que los deportistas honrados pueden conseguir los resultados que se merecen.
En 2004 Interpol organizó la primera reunión del Grupo de trabajo internacional sobre agentes dopantes, a la que asistieron delegados de 16 países, además de la AMA, el Comité Olímpico Internacional y el Consejo de Europa. El Grupo de trabajo consideró fundamental el endurecimiento de la legislación para impedir que los delincuentes se sientan atraídos por un tipo de delito que se percibe como muy lucrativo y poco arriesgado.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interpol and WADA Team Up to Fight Cheats]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Interpol, the world’s largest police organization, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have committed to work together to identify areas for collaboration in combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
The need for stronger and more unified action in tackling the problem of doping was underlined as a key point during the meeting between Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble and WADA Director General, David Howman at the General Secretariat on Monday 2 October.
A global congress on combating doping in sport was among the proposals discussed during the meeting, which would bring together experts from the policing and sporting worlds to develop best practice and inter-agency co-operation at all levels.
“Doping in sport is not only a crime in the conventional sense of the word, but it is also morally dishonest and harmful at so many levels. From the trainer who convinces a young, impressionable athlete that taking drugs is the only way to win, to record breaking performances which are now questioned by the general public,” said Secretary General Noble.
“The deception associated with doping is now spread so far and so wide, that there are some sports where every single individual who breaks a record falls under suspicion.
“The enormous profits associated with major sporting events for individuals, companies and even countries have made it easy for those who should be acting to turn a blind eye.”
Interpol and WADA are to draw up a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a clear framework for co-operation in tackling doping.
“Many athletes are not aware of the consequences of taking performance enhancing drugs, both legally and physically,” said Mr Howman.
“While much has been done during recent years to raise awareness in the sporting world of the damage doping can do, with support from the law enforcement community in identifying and prosecuting the suppliers, I am sure that far more progress can be made.
“It is important that we take action now, to protect young sportsmen and women from harm, and to protect the integrity of sport itself.”
The need for a co-ordinated and worldwide effort to combat doping in sport was also underlined by the Interpol Secretary General.
“By working with the World Anti-Doping Agency, Interpol is clearly showing the world that this is not acceptable, that action will be taken against those who cheat, and that honest athletes can achieve the results they deserve,” added Mr Noble.
In 2004, Interpol hosted the first International Working Group on doping agents, attended by delegates from 16 countries in addition to WADA, the International Olympic Committee and the Council of Europe. The group recognised as essential the need for stronger legislation to deter criminals from what is viewed as a high-profit low-risk crime. 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 







(Left to right) David Howman, WADA Director General; and Ronald K. Noble, Interpol Secretary General at Interpol Headquarters in Lyon (France) on 2 October 2006.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2007 Prohibited List]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2007.
The 2007 List, like the 2006 List, is a consolidation list and includes only minor modifications. For example, the List was clarified to state that all stimulants are prohibited and to incorporate benzylpiperazine in the list of stimulant examples. The new List will be published online by October 1, 2006, and will go into effect on January 1, 2007.
WADA assumed responsibility for the List following implementation of the Code and the International Standards in 2004. If a substance or method is found to meet two of three criteria (enhances performance, poses a threat to athlete health, violates the spirit of sport), then it is possible that it be considered for placement on the Prohibited List. The List is developed through a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. The comments received are processed by WADA's List Committee, who then presents its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, who in turn submits its final recommendations the Executive Committee at the annual September meeting. The Executive Committee, WADA's ultimate policy-making body, discusses the recommendations and makes a final decision. 
"The List, one of the four mandatory International Standards, is one of the key tools in the harmonization of the global fight against doping in sport," said Richard W. Pound, WADA's president. "Developing the List involves an elaborate process to ensure the full consideration of current scientific knowledge, understanding of doping trends, and stakeholder experience and input."
Artificially-induced hypoxic conditions
The Executive Committee approved the recommendation of WADA's scientific committees not to add artificially-induced hypoxic conditions to the 2007 List, of which the consultation was held under a separate but parallel process to the draft 2007 List. 
WADA had been asked by its stakeholders to lead the process for consideration of hypoxic conditions, and consequently, WADA's scientific committees (Health, Medical and Research, and List Committees) and Ethical Issues Review Panel engaged in an extensive examination of the scientifically published literature and opinions from internal and external experts. The Committees found that the method was performance enhancing, raised some concerns but was inconclusive about the method's threat to athlete health, and determined that the method was contrary to the spirit of sport. A substance or method may, but is not required to, be added to the Prohibited List if it meets two of these three criteria. 
"We are pleased with the progress of the discussion surrounding artificially induced hypoxic conditions," Pound said. "In response to our stakeholders who requested that there be full consideration of hypoxic conditions in the context of the Prohibited List, WADA performed a scientific and ethical review of the matter, and engaged in a thorough consultation with experts and stakeholders. While we do not deem this method appropriate for inclusion on the List at this time, we still wish to express the concern that, in addition to the results varying individually from case to case, use of this method may pose health risks if not properly implemented and under medical supervision."
Committee members also suggested that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Commission look into the matter for a medical consideration of the method's impact on athlete health. 
Budget
The Executive Committee also discussed the 2007 draft budget. The proposed budget calls for a minor increase of three percent, bringing the 2007 annual budget to US$23 million. The budget will be submitted for approval by WADA's Foundation Board at its November meeting.
WADA's budget and government contributions in 2006 were also discussed. WADA has received more than 90 percent of its 2006 budget to date from governments and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and anticipates the final contributions this year to be similar to the 95 percent collected in 2005.
"The rate at which WADA stakeholders fulfill their financial commitments accelerates every year and indicates universal support of the work we do on their behalf in the global fight against doping in sport," said WADA Director General David Howman. "These resources enable WADA to meet its mission as international monitor and coordinator of anti-doping in sport and engage in vital initiatives such as scientific research and anti-doping education."
UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport
Committee members considered the current status of individual ratifications of the International Convention Against Doping in Sport (Convention), giving governments the practical tool for aligning domestic policies with the Code. As of today, 17 countries have officially ratified the Convention, which was drafted and unanimously adopted by 191 countries at the session of UNESCO General Conference in October 2005. The Convention affirms the indispensable role that governments play in the fight against doping in sport, particularly in areas outside the direct purview of the sport movement. For example, governments can take measures against the manufacture and trafficking of doping substances, encourage the establishment of codes of conduct for professionals in fields impacting sports and facilitate investigations into doping allegations.
Recent high-profile doping cases and investigations underscore the fact that when sport and government combine efforts, the fight against doping gains efficiency. Thirty individual ratifications are needed for the Convention to come into formal effect. It is expected that all 186 nations that have signed the Copenhagen Declaration, the political commitment signifying the intent to adopting the UNESCO Convention, will proceed with ratification in the coming months so that this international treaty comes into force without delay.
Research
WADA will commit US$ 5.4 million to scientific research in 2006. The Committee received a record number of proposals (71) from all five continents and agreed to fund 25 projects. 
Since 2001, WADA's has committed approximately US$27 million to scientific research. WADA-sponsored research is targeted at identifying and detecting doping substances and methods, and some examples of outcomes include the development and validation of a detection method for haemoglobin based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) and the demonstration of the masking properties of finasteride.
Constitutional Amendment
The Executive Committee discussed a recommendation that will be presented to the Foundation Board in November involving Board membership and representation. The proposal would allow an increase of members on the Foundation Board from 36 to 38; permit the selection of Chair and Vice Chair from outside of the Board; remove the restriction limiting service of individuals to three terms of three years; and support the principle of rotation in the Chair and Vice Chair seats so that there would be an alternation of representation between the sport movement and governments in the Chair and Vice Chair positions respectively, with a limitation on consecutive tenure to six years.
Code Review and Consultation
WADA management also reported to the Executive Committee on the status of the review of the Code currently underway. 
The Code assigns WADA the responsibility of managing the evolution of the Code. As such, in year three of the practical implementation of the Code, WADA is engaging stakeholders in a review of the Code for the purpose of fine-tuning its provisions to enhance global anti-doping efforts. 
David Howman, WADA Director General, highlighted the success of the Code to date. "Since coming into force on January 1, 2004, the Code has proven to be a very powerful and effective tool in the harmonization of anti-doping efforts worldwide, as is indicated by the overwhelming support of governments and sports in adopting the Code, as well as the growing body of Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) jurisprudence supporting the Code's tenets." 
"The Code review is modeled on the extensive consultation process that was used with stakeholders for the initial development of the Code and the four International Standards (list, laboratories, testing, and therapeutic use exemptions) and stresses practical and constructive solutions for enhancing anti-doping programs worldwide," explained Howman.
There are three phases of review, the first having just closed, which will culminate with the final draft of the reviewed Code being discussed and approved at the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport in Madrid (Spain) in November 2007. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder – Press Conference following WADA Executive Committee Meeting on September 16]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on Saturday September 16, 2006, in Montreal for the second time this year. 
At this meeting, Executive Committee members will approve the 2007 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will be published by October 1, 2006, and will go into effect on January 1, 2007.
The Executive Committee will also approve new scientific research projects to be funded by WADA, and discuss the status of artificially-induced hypoxic conditions following a consultation process which provided the Agency’s stakeholders with an opportunity to express their opinion on this matter.
Among other topics to be addressed by WADA Executive Committee members are the review of the comments received from stakeholders as part of the first of the three consultation phases of the World Anti-Doping Code review process; and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. 
In addition, WADA’s Executive Committee members will be updated on the Agency’s activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholders’ compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices.
A press conference will follow this meeting:
Saturday, September 16, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Meeting of WADA’s Executive Committee.
WADA’s Executive Committee meetings are not open to media.
4:00 p.m.: Press conference following the Executive Committee meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.)
Location: WADA’s heaquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), Montreal. 
Journalists who wish to attend the press conference must be accredited and are asked to contact James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator at + 1-514-904-8796. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder — Teleconference with WADA President Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 14]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[2007 Prohibited List, World Anti-Doping Code Review among Items to be discussed by WADA Executive Committee September 16]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Teleconference with Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 14
Montreal, 1 September 2006 — The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on Saturday September 16, 2006, in Montreal for the second time this year. 
At this meeting, Executive Committee members will approve the 2007 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will be published by October 1, 2006, and will go into effect on January 1, 2007. 
The Executive Committee will also approve new scientific research projects to be funded by WADA, and discuss the status of artificially-induced hypoxic conditions following a consultation process which provided the Agency's stakeholders with an opportunity to express their opinion on this matter.
Among other topics to be addressed by WADA Executive Committee members are the review of the comments received from stakeholders as part of the first of the three consultation phases of the World Anti-Doping Code review process; and current issues in relation to recent doping cases and investigations. 
In addition, WADA's Executive Committee members will be updated on the Agency's activities in the areas of research, testing, education, anti-doping development, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholders' compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices.
The following events have been organized for the media in relation to this meeting:
Thursday, September 14, 2006 — 11:00 a.m. Montreal time (GMT -5): Teleconference. WADA's President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Executive Committee meeting and will respond to journalists' questions. 
Journalists from North America who wish to participate in the teleconference should, before 11:00 a.m. Montreal time, call 1-800-670-3547. Media representatives from other regions of the world should send an e-mail, prior to September 13 at 6:00 p.m. Montreal time, to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be contacted for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to media in regions of the world outside North America.
Saturday, September 16, 2006 — 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Meeting of WADA's Executive Committee. WADA's Executive Committee meetings are not open to media. 
4:00 p.m.: Press conference following the Executive Committee meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA Communications Coordinator James Roach at + 1-514-904-8796.) Location: WADA's heaquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), Montreal. 
Journalists who wish to attend the press conference must be accredited and are asked to contact James Roach, WADA Communications Coordinator at + 1-514-904-8796 or james.roach@wada-ama.org. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Urges Continued Momentum in Fight against Doping through Intensified Coordination between Sports and Governments]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today urged the Sports Movement and Governments of the world to build on progress to date in the fight against doping in sport and to intensify their momentum through increased coordination activities, remarking that the recent rash of high-profile doping cases and investigations in various sports and countries underscores that fact that no sport, nor country, is immune to the threat.  
WADA further noted that combined efforts by certain sports and public authorities in relation to these cases send two powerful messages: those who cheat will be caught; and, when Sports and Governments coordinate efforts, the fight against doping gains efficiency. 
WADA Chairman Richard W. Pound warned however that, while the spate of doping cases may indicate progress towards rooting out those who cheat, it also demonstrates that much still is needed to protect the health of athletes and the integrity of sport. “Doping is deliberate cheating that compromises the values of sport and the health of athletes. With these recent cases, we may only be seeing the tip of the iceberg. The fight against doping is therefore a constant fight requiring Sport and Government to follow-through on their commitments to coordinate anti-doping activities and level the playing field for clean athletes worldwide.” 
By its structure—an equal partnership between the Sports Movement and Governments of the world—WADA is uniquely positioned to bring together the strengths and resources of these partners, and has done so since its creation in late 1999 as the international body responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the global fight against doping in all its forms. “It is significant that the Sports Movement understands the necessity of partnering with Governments in this battle,” continued Pound. “WADA’s role is to ensure that Sport and Government meet their respective responsibilities so that this partnership works, and the Agency’s efforts in this respect, since its creation in 1999, have been quite remarkable.” 
The Sports Movement now needs to step up efforts by rigorously implementing and adhering to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), the fundamental set of rules harmonizing the global fight against doping. 
For their part, Governments must move forward without delay in their individual ratifications of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (UNESCO Convention) so that domestic policies worldwide can be aligned with the Code. This first universal treaty to address doping in sport was unanimously adopted by the UNESCO General Conference on October 19, 2005. Thirty individual ratifications are needed for the treaty to enter into force, and so far, fifteen have been received. “We expect that all European countries will proceed with ratifying the UNESCO Convention following the summer holidays and prior to the meeting of the European Sports Ministers in Moscow in October,” added Pound. “We look forward to the culmination of the ratification process of the Convention so that this international treaty gives full effect to governmental anti-doping efforts.”
“Because WADA’s perspective must be global in working with Government and Sport, our activities are focused on key areas that will advance anti-doping worldwide in a comprehensive way, including scientific research, harmonization of anti-doping rules, and education,” said WADA Director General David Howman. “Through our anti-doping development program, initiated by WADA to help underserved regions share and combine resources to establish Regional Anti-Doping Organizations, many countries, previously without anti-doping controls or education, now are part of this global effort helping to level the playing field for athletes worldwide.”]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today announced that it will assist the Spanish authorities in their investigation into possible doping practices in sport. 
Following the seizure of various equipment, substances, and bags of blood by the Spanish police in late May, the Spanish Superior Council for Sports requested WADA’s scientific assistance to make sure that these be analyzed in the best possible way.
WADA welcomed this request and will provide full support. In addition, the Agency will send experts to Spain this week to help the Spanish authorities in their ongoing work.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Completely Rejects Vrijman Report]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today completely rejected the so-called “Vrijman report” submitted to the International Cycling Union (UCI) in relation to the publication appearing in L’Équipe in August 2005 that concluded Lance Armstrong had used EPO during the 1999 Tour de France.
WADA expressed its astonishment that the UCI would expect anyone to have the slightest confidence in the objectivity, methodology, analysis or conclusions of such a report, especially since UCI had had more than six weeks during which to review the draft report and to correct the many factual errors contained in it.
WADA’s preliminary conclusion is that the report is defamatory to the Agency, its officers and employees, as well as the accredited laboratory involved. WADA has taken legal advice regarding its recourses against the investigator and any organization, including UCI, that may publicly adopt its conclusions.
“WADA is an independent agency, comprised of equal representatives from the sports movement and the governments, which is concerned with the integrity of sport and the health of the athletes who practice it,” said WADA’s Chairman Richard W. Pound. “Our only interest in this matter is to determine the facts in an objective manner, whatever they may be. The Vrijman report is so lacking in professionalism and objectivity that it borders on farcical. Were the matter not so serious and the allegations it contains so irresponsible, we would be inclined to give it the complete lack of attention it deserves.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Extends Suspension of Declaration of FIFA Non-Compliance with World Anti-Doping Code]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) agreed to extend the suspension of its declaration that FIFA’s (football) rules are not compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code, the core document that provides the framework for harmonized anti-doping policy rules and regulations in Sport and Government, so that FIFA can bring its rules into compliance prior to its World Cup to be held in June in Germany. The decision was made during the Agency’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings held in Montreal on May 13 and 14 respectively.
At its May 2005 meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee had declared FIFA non-compliant, but suspended the declaration while an advisory opinion from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), an independent body, could be sought. On April 24, 2006, CAS released its advisory opinion confirming WADA’s claims that FIFA rules differ with the mandatory provisions of the Code in several key areas, including in relation to sanctions and WADA’s right of appeal against doping decisions. 
“Both WADA and FIFA have committed to accept and abide by the CAS opinion, and FIFA has stated it will make the necessary changes in time for its World Cup next month,” said WADA Chairman Richard W. Pound. “FIFA’s achieving Code-compliance will be an important and welcome step in the global fight against doping in sport.”
Expedited Consideration of Non-Compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code
The Executive Committee agreed to implement a mechanism for expediting official declarations of non-compliance in situations that require urgent attention and decision. This issue stems from the difficulties experienced earlier in 2006 when the IBAF (baseball) refused to inform WADA of the anti-doping rules in place for World Baseball Classic (WBC), nor had IBAF renewed its contract allowing WADA to perform out-of-competition testing in the lead up to the WBC. With the new mechanism in place, when sports and other signatories to the Code are not Code-compliant for a period of time and in significant circumstances, the Executive Committee will be able to consider and vote on official declarations of non-compliance within a seven-day period. 
Artificially-Induced Hypoxic Conditions
The Executive Committee decided to seek broad stakeholder comment on the question of whether artificially-induced hypoxic conditions should be placed on the 2007 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List). The consultation process on hypoxic conditions will occur in parallel to the process implemented for feedback on the draft 2007 List which is currently in circulation. Following the consultation period, stakeholder feedback will receive full review by the WADA List Committee in September 2006, which will then consider the appropriate next steps. 
UNESCO Convention
The Foundation Board received a full report on the status of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping Sport (UNESCO Convention), the tool that enables Governments to incorporate the Code into domestic policy. Currently 13 countries have ratified the UNESCO Convention, and 30 are needed for it to come into formal effect. Some 185 countries have signed the Copenhagen Declaration, stating their political commitment to adopting the Code; and the UNESCO Convention was unanimously adopted by 191 Governments at the UNESCO General Convention on October 19, 2005. WADA encourages Governments to swiftly ratify the Convention, as further evidence of Government support of anti-doping and WADA.
WADA Constitution
A working group has been formed to look at potential changes to WADA’s constitution.
Code Consultation
Foundation Board members received a report on the process for the Consultation and Review of the Code. Building on the experience gained to date and to further advance anti-doping efforts, WADA has initiated a Code consultation period for a practical review of its provisions and fine-tuning them to enhance worldwide anti-doping programs. The consultation provides stakeholders with the opportunity to contribute constructively to the improvement of the Code. This process includes three stages and will conclude at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, taking place in Madrid (Spain), 15-17 November 2007. 
Regional Anti-Doping Organizations 
Board members were also informed of the development of Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs). Under this program, WADA initiates the creation of RADOs that will assume responsibility for anti-doping in areas of the world where there currently is limited or no anti-doping activity. The Agency works with stakeholders in the regions so that resources and expertise are shared in the establishment of anti-doping education and testing programs. By the end of 2007, the goal is that 117 countries are involved in anti-doping, and by 2010, there is global coverage of anti-doping. 
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, WADA Media Relations Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820 / Cell + 1-514-979-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org 
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA Situation, Hypoxic Conditions among Topics to be discussed by WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board on May 13-14]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Teleconference with Richard W. Pound for journalists on May 11
Montreal, 1 May 2006 - The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Montreal.
At this meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board will discuss the consequences of the advisory opinion released on April 24 by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the question of non-compliance of FIFA (football) anti-doping rules with the World Anti-Doping Code. This independent opinion confirmed that FIFA rules differ with the Code in several key areas.
WADA Executive Committee members will also discuss the status of artificially-induced hypoxic conditions following review by the Agency’s scientific committees and Ethical issues review panel, and may determine whether this method should be included in the draft 2007 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods to be circulated among stakeholders.
Other subjects to be addressed by the Board and Executive Committee include anti-doping activities at the 2006 Olympic and Paralympic Games and at the Commonwealth Games; WADA’s 2007 draft budget; the latest news on the development of Regional Anti-Doping Organizations facilitated by WADA in parts of the world where there is little or no established anti-doping programs; updates on ratification by governments of the International Convention against Doping in Sport; and progress of the implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS).
Board and Executive Committee members will also be updated on WADA’s activities in the areas of research, testing, education, finance, Independent Observers, monitoring of stakeholders’ compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and regional offices.
In relation to these meetings, the following events have been organized for the media:
Thursday, May 11, 2006 - Teleconference
At 10 a.m., Montreal time, WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists’ questions during a teleconference.
Journalists from North America who wish to participate should call, before 10 a.m. Montreal time, 1-888-942-8173. Media representatives from other parts of the world should, prior to May 10 at 6 p.m. Montreal time, send an e-mail to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be called for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America.
Saturday, May 13, 2006 – Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting is not open to the media. No press conference will be held following the meeting.
Sunday, May 14, 2006 – Foundation Board Meeting, Press Conference
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Meeting of WADA’s Foundation Board
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal
The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting.
Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 12, Frédéric Donzé, at frederic.donze@wada-ama.org, or at + 1-514-904-8820.
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 14.
3:30 p.m. – A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting (the time is subject to change depending on the meeting – please check with WADA’s reception at + 1-514-904-9232).
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, WADA Media Relations Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820.
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Welcomes CAS Advisory Opinion on FIFA Compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Teleconference about CAS Advisory Opinion on FIFA Compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code on Monday, April 24]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, 21 April 2006 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a teleconference following the publication of the advisory opinion by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the compliance of FIFA (football) disciplinary rules with the World Anti-Doping Code.
WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topic and will respond to journalists’ questions.
Date: Monday, April 24, 2006
Time: 9 – 9:30 a.m., Montreal time
Journalists from North America who wish to participate should call, before 9 a.m. Montreal time, 1-800-774-7358. Media representatives from other parts of the world should, prior to April 23 at 6 p.m. Montreal time, send an e-mail to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be called for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America.
The advisory opinion will be published by CAS on April 24 at approximately 8 a.m., Montreal time. For more information, visit CAS’ Web site at www.tas-cas.org.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, WADA Media Relations Manager
Phone: + 1-514-904-8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - WADA Pre-Games Press Conference in Turin February 9]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Gene Doping Symposium Reaches Conclusions and Recommendations]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder - 2nd WADA Symposium on Gene Doping, Press Conferences]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Launches Latin American Regional Office]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Board Selects Madrid to Host 2007 World Conference on Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder – Press Conference Following WADA Executive Committee and Board Meetings on November 21]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Launches Web-based Anti-doping Management System]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Enhances Coordination in Global Fight against Doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the official launch of ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration &amp; Management System), the web-based database management system that coordinates anti-doping activities worldwide under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code).
“This is a significant step forward for global efforts to rid sport of doping,” said WADA director general David Howman. “ADAMS simplifies the process for everyone. It helps us all become even more efficient at catching the cheaters and levelling the playing field for clean athletes around the globe.”
With ADAMS in place, all parties involved in anti-doping activities are now able to coordinate information within one secure system, from athletes providing whereabouts information, to anti-doping organizations (ADO) ordering tests, to laboratories reporting results, to ADOs managing results. The four modules making up ADAMS are integral to the global anti-doping system:
Athlete Whereabouts: Stakeholders share whereabouts information, crucial for maximizing the surprise effect and the efficiency of unannounced out-of-competition testing; athletes update their information online, from anywhere in the world.
Doping Control Platform: ADOs use ADAMS to manage a registered testing pool and its results, as well as the process for hearings, sanctions, and appeals.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Management: ADOs and athletes manage TUE requests online, as well as notification of those involved in the process. Approved TUEs can be linked with abnormal test results.
Information Clearing House: To ensure the coordination of anti-doping activities, all data is stored and protected, including lab results, TUEs and anti-doping rules violations. Sharing information among relevant organizations guarantees that anti-doping activities are performed with the highest level of efficiency and transparency.
ADAMS first went online in mid-2005 for the initial pilot phase. The system has since been introduced to 30 ADOs and 10 anti-doping laboratories with extensive training.
“The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) officially implemented ADAMS into its anti-doping program in October this year,” saidJeremy Luke, general manager of CCES' anti-doping program. “Already, we are beginning to notice the benefits of ADAMS--it has increased our efficiency and allowed more economic use of our resources, all in a secure online environment. The overall implementation has been relatively smooth and the feedback we are receiving from Canadian athletes and sport administrators has been positive.”
“Under the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA is responsible for acting as a central clearing house for doping control testing data for registered pool athletes in order to ensure the integrity of the global fight against doping,” said Howman. “We are delighted by the overwhelming response that ADAMS is receiving from stakeholders and look forward to the complete adoption of the system so that, collectively, we rid sport of doping.”
Over the coming months, more partners will be trained and added to the ADAMS system, with a vision of bringing 85 ADOs and all anti-doping laboratories online in 2006.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Cities Bid to Host 2007 World Conference on Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Invitation - Gene Doping Symposium Press Conferences]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Approves the 2006 Prohibited List]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, September 20, 2005 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Executive Committee approved the Prohibited List of Substances and Methods for 2006. The new List will be published prior to October 1, 2005, and will go into effect 
January 1, 2006.
After significant changes made to the List in 2004 and 2005, the 2006 List is a consolidation list and includes only minor modifications. For example, several stimulants are added to the list of specified substances. Pseudoephedrine and caffeine, to remain on the monitoring program, will be placed under heightened scrutiny for further tracking of trends in use and possible abuse for future List consideration.  
A substance or method may be added to the List if it meets two of three criteria: it is performance enhancing, poses a danger to athletes’ health, and its use is against the spirit of sport as defined in the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). The List is one of the cornerstones in the fight against doping in sport and is an International Standard adopted by signatories of the Code.
The development of the List is a highly consultative year-long process, beginning with the circulation of a draft List among more than 1,700 stakeholders for comment. WADA’s List Committee processed comments received and presented its conclusions to the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee whose final recommendations were submitted to the Executive Committee. WADA assumed responsibility for the List following implementation of the Code and the International Standards in 2004. 
“Refining the List is a key responsibility in WADA’s work to rid sports of doping,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “It’s an elaborate process, involving the solicitation of input from all of our stakeholders so that changes are founded on expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of doping practices. WADA received comment from more than 50 organizations this year—that’s more than double last year’s comments. This is a good sign that, more and more, stakeholders are organizing themselves and contributing to the development and outcome of the List. ”
Code Compliance
The Executive Committee discussed FIFA’s disciplinary rules. At its last meeting on May 15, 2005, WADA’s Executive Committee expressed concern that although FIFA, at its 2004 Congress unanimously adopted the World Anti-Doping Code, its internal disciplinary rules did not fully comply with the Code, and the Committee wished to work with FIFA to ensure that the changes could be implemented. WADA reported to the Executive Committee that many of the recommended changes for compliance have been made, notably the addition of WADA’s right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in all football doping cases, international and national. At the same time, some questions remain about other provisions, and the Executive Committee agreed to suspend any definitive pronouncement of non-compliance to allow for an advisory opinion to be obtained from CAS.
“Both WADA and FIFA are working in good faith to achieve Code compliance and to advance the fight against doping in sport,” said Pound. “We will suspend any final judgment of non-compliance until we receive and study an independent opinion from CAS.”
Budget
The Executive Committee also discussed the 2006 draft budget. The proposed budget calls for a minor increase of three percent, bringing the 2006 annual budget to US$ 23.8 million. The budget will be approved by WADA’s Foundation Board at its November meeting.
WADA’s budget and government contributions in 2005 were also discussed. WADA has received more than 77 percent of its 2005 budget to date from governments and the IOC, and anticipates the final contributions this year to be similar to the 95 percent collected in 2004.
“We are very pleased by our healthy relationship with stakeholders, demonstrated by their timely fulfillment of financial commitments to WADA,” said WADA Director General David Howman. “This is an important factor in WADA’s ability to implement initiatives critical to ridding sport of doping on a worldwide level. We have collected more money to date this year from our stakeholders than before, and it shows that governments and the sports movement are committed to advancing the fight against doping in sport.”
UNESCO Convention Against Doping in Sport
WADA reported that there are now 179 signatories to the Copenhagen Declaration, the political document signed by governments to indicate their commitment to WADA and its mission. 
“It is anticipated that those nations that have signed the Copenhagen Declaration will also adopt the UNESCO Convention Against Doping in Sport in October, allowing them to formally adopt the Code as the basis in their countries for the fight against doping in sport,” said Howman. “This gives the governments of the world an essential tool to implement anti-doping policy that is consistent with the worldwide consensus set forth in Code.” 
Research
WADA will commit a record US$ 6.5 million to scientific research in 2005. The Committee considered more than 60 proposed and peer-reviewed research projects from all five continents and agreed to fund 22 projects. This brings WADA’s total scientific research commitment to approximately US$ 21 million since 2001, attesting to WADA’s leadership role in worldwide efforts to detect new doping methods. 
Recognizing the comprehensive approach to the fight against doping in sport, WADA also will commit US$100,000 to social behavioural research to investigate the motivation behind the use of doping.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, September 13, 2005 – The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on Tuesday 20, 2005, in Montreal for the second time this year.

At the meeting, Executive Committee members will approve the 2006 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will be published by October 1, 2005, and will go into effect on January 1, 2006. 

The Executive Committee will also approve the new scientific and social research projects to be funded by WADA.

Among other topics to be discussed by members are FIFA disciplinary rules. At its last meeting on May 15, WADA’s Executive Committee expressed its concern that FIFA disciplinary rules did not fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, but wished to work with FIFA to ensure that the changes could be approved by the FIFA Congress in Marrakech in September. 

WADA’s Executive Committee members will also be updated on WADA’s activities in the areas of research, testing, education, finance, Independent Observers, and regional offices.

Thursday, September 15, 2005
At 10:00 a.m. Montreal time, WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Executive Committee meeting and will respond to journalists’ questions during a teleconference.

Journalists from North America who wish to participate in the teleconference should, before 10:00 a.m. Montreal time, call 1-800-259-0960. Media representatives from other regions of the world should send an e-mail, prior to September 14 at 6:00 p.m. Montreal time, to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be contacted for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to media in regions of the world outside North America.

Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, WADA Media Relations Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
Cell : + 1-514-979-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<description><![CDATA[Teleconference with Richard W. Pound for Journalists on September 15
Montreal, September 6, 2005 – The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet on Tuesday 20, 2005, in Montreal for the second time this year.
At the meeting, Executive Committee members will approve the 2006 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will be published by October 1, 2005, and will go into effect on January 1, 2006. 
The Executive Committee will also approve the new scientific and social research projects to be funded by WADA. 
Among other topics to be discussed by members are FIFA disciplinary rules. At its last meeting on May 15, WADA’s Executive Committee expressed its concern that FIFA disciplinary rules did not fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, but wished to work with FIFA to ensure that the changes could be approved by the FIFA Congress in Marrakech in September. 
WADA’s Executive Committee members will also be updated on WADA’s activities in the areas of research, testing, education, finance, Independent Observers, and regional offices.
The following events have been organized for the media in relation to this meeting:
Thursday, September 15, 2005
At 10:00 a.m. Montreal time, WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Executive Committee meeting and will respond to journalists’ questions during a teleconference.
Journalists from North America who wish to participate in the teleconference should, before 10:00 a.m. Montreal time, call 1-800-259-0960. Media representatives from other regions of the world should send an e-mail, prior to September 14 at 6:00 p.m. Montreal time, to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be contacted for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to media in regions of the world outside North America.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Meeting of WADA’s Executive Committee.
This meeting is not open to media.
4:30 p.m.: Press conference following the Executive Committee meeting. (The time is subject to change depending on the conclusion of the meeting. Please check with WADA’s Carolyn Riddle at + 1-514-904-8845.)
Place: WADA’s heaquarters, Stock Exchange Tower (17th floor), Montreal.
Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, WADA Media Relations Manager
Phone : + 1-514-904-8820
Cell : + 1-514-979-8820
E-mail : frederic.donze@wada-ama.org

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<title><![CDATA[La AMA selecciona a Montevideo, Uruguay, como sede de la Oficina regional para Latinoamérica]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[La AMA selecciona a Montevideo, Uruguay, como sede de la Oficina regional para Latinoamérica
La FIFA debe actualizar sus reglas disciplinarias según el Código
Tercera Conferencia Mundial sobre el Dopaje anunciada para 2007
En el año 2005 las pruebas fuera de la competitición se incrementarán en un 30%
Montreal, 16 de mayo de 2005 – La Agencia Mundial Antidopaje AMA (WADA, en inglés) anunció hoy que abrirá una oficina regional para Latinoamérica en Montevideo, Uruguay. La decisión fue tomada por el Comité ejecutivo de AMA durante una reunión de dos días de duración que sostuvo con el Consejo fundacional. 
“Estoy muy satisfecho por la sólida presencia que tendremos en América Latina”, dijo Richard W. Pound, presidente de la AMA. “Se trata de una región importante que está dispuesta a comprometerse más en la lucha contra el dopaje. La oficina latinoamericana será el medio que permitirá a la AMA trabajar con los asociados para tratar el problema de raíz, facilitando así la implementación y cumplimiento del Código Mundial Antidopaje en la región.  
La decisión es consecuencia de numerosas expresiones por parte de los países de la región que buscan aunar esfuerzos en la campaña antidopaje. Fueron tres las ciudades candidatas (Bogotá, Colombia; Santiago, Chile; y Montevideo) que presentaron propuestas muy elocuentes, que fueron evaluadas por la comisión el pasado mes de enero. Tras el análisis del informe de evaluación, el Comité ejecutivo de la AMA seleccionó a Montevideo.
La sede latinoamericana constituye la cuarta oficina regional de la AMA. Las otras oficinas se encuentran en Europa (Lausana, Suiza), Asia/Oceanía (Tokio, Japón) y África (Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica). Las oficinas regionales son un elemento clave para la lucha de AMA contra el dopaje en el deporte, por su posibilidad de incrementar la comprensión del Código y de facilitar su implementación. La mayoría de los costos asociados con la oficina regional de Latinoamérica serán asumidos por las autoridades locales y nacionales del país de acogida. 
Reglas disciplinarias de la FIFA
El Comité ejecutivo de la AMA acordó de manera unánime que las reglas disciplinarias actuales de la Federación Internacional de Fútbol (FIFA) no cumplen con el Código Mundial Antidopaje. Representantes tanto de los gobiernos, como del movimiento deportivo, observaron la urgencia del asunto y presionaron a la FIFA para que cumpliera con su responsabilidad de actuar en conformidad con el Código. El Comité ejecutivo acordó en que dará a la FIFA plazo hasta septiembre de 2005 para que tome las medidas necesarias para dar cumplimiento al Código. En esa fecha, y si fuese necesario, los cambios podrían aprobarse en el 55º Congreso de la FIFA que tendrá lugar en Marrakech, Marruecos. 
“Si la FIFA no introduce las modificaciones solicitadas antes de septiembre, la AMA se verá forzada a informar oficialmente el hecho a sus asociados, entre los cuales se encuentra el Comité Olímpico Internacional y los gobiernos que lo integran”, expresó Pound. “Las consecuencias por causa del incumplimiento pueden ser muy serias”. 
“Es inaceptable que la FIFA no cumpla con el Código”, dijo Brian Mikkelsen, vicepresidente de la AMA y ministro de deportes de Dinamarca. “Si la FIFA no cumple antes de septiembre, todos los miembros del Consejo fundacional están de acuerdo en que habrá consecuencias. Una de ellas podría ser que los gobiernos no acepten torneos de la FIFA en sus territorios”. 
“Los gobiernos van a continuar ejerciendo presión sobre la FIFA de modo que cambie su actitud. Asimismo, alentaremos a nuestras asociaciones nacionales de fútbol que convenzan a la FIFA sobre los méritos que trae consigo el cumplimiento del Código”, indicó Mikkelsen. 
Las previsiones específicas que la FIFA debe adoptar para dar cumplimiento al Código se le han recordado en varias ocasiones desde el año 2004, y están relacionadas con sanciones, exenciones relacionadas con el uso con fines terapéuticos, y el derecho a recurrirr al Tribunal de Arbitraje del Deporte. Esta lista de cambios que exigen el cumplimiento de la FIFA, se describen en el documento adjunto.
Tercera conferencia mundial sobre el dopaje
El Comité ejecutivo de la AMA aprobó la publicación de una llamada a concurso para celebrar la tercera Conferencia mundial sobre el dopaje deportivo en 2007.
Los miembros apoyaron de manera unánime la realización de la conferencia. La consideran una importante oportunidad para evaluar la situación de la lucha contra el dopaje luego de la implementación del Código Mundial Antidopaje y de la Convención contra el dopaje en el deporte. Asimismo, la Conferencia permitirá identificar los próximos pasos que deberán tomarse.
La primera Conferencia mundial, celebrada en Lausana en febrero de 1999, propuso la idea de que una agencia internacional independiente fuese la responsable de la coordinación y control de la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte. La idea dio origen a la AMA en noviembre de 1999. Una segunda Conferencia mundial se celebró en Copenhague en 2003, en la cual todos los gobiernos y el movimiento deportivo aceptaron el Código Mundial Antidopaje de manera unánime. 
Pruebas fuera de competencia
La AMA presentó un informe al Comité ejecutivo y al Consejo fundacional sobre las actividades de la agencia en 2005. El informe incluye el programa de pruebas fuera de competencia mediante el cual las pruebas se incrementarán en un 30% en 2005.
“La asignación de recursos para la realización de pruebas en 2005 se mantiene acorde con el plan estratégico y las actividades prioritarias aprobadas en septiembre de 2003 por el Consejo fundacional y el Comité ejecutivo”, indicó David Howman, Director General de la AMA. “La diferencia en nuestra situación este año es que vemos un gran reconocimiento entre los gobiernos respecto a la importancia e impacto de la AMA, lo cual quedó demostrado en el cumplimiento de sus aportes. Estamos complacidos por el gran respaldo recibido, y por ser capaces de asignar los recursos conforme a tal respaldo”.
Esto ubica a la AMA como la organización internacional, independiente y de control que lidera la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte, a la vez que mantiene sus responsabilidades según el Código. 
“La existencia de la AMA no debe servir a otros de excusa para evitar el cumplimiento de sus responsabilidades en la lucha contra el dopaje”, enfatizó Pound. “La AMA está totalmente comprometida a incrementar la capacidad mundial para realizar pruebas antidopaje, y nosotros trabajamos para lograr lo propio en diferentes aspectos, que incluyen el desarrollo de programas antidopaje en regiones del mundo donde dichas pruebas son extremadamente limitadas o inexistentes.  Al mismo tiempo, el programa de pruebas fuera de la competición de la AMA tiene como objetivo complementar, sin reemplazar, los programas de pruebas exigidos por las federaciones internacionales y otras entidades reguladas por el Código.
La UNESCO y la Convención internacional contra el dopaje en el deporte
El Comité ejecutivo y Consejo fundacional recibieron un informe sobre la situación de la Convención internacional contra el dopaje en el deporte, preparado bajo el auspicio de la UNESCO. El tratado habilitará a todos los gobiernos del mundo la aceptación total de sus responsabilidades en relación con el Código Mundial Antidopaje.
El borrador de la Convención se presentará para su aprobación en la Conferencia general de la UNESCO en octubre de 2005. Tras su aprobación, el objetivo es que se implemente antes de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de invierno de 2006 a realizarse en Turín.
“Nos complace ver lo lejos que hemos llegado, y reconocemos que hay mucho más por hacer antes de la conferencia de octubre, para garantizar que todas las naciones estén en posición de aceptar la convención para esta fecha”, precisó Howman. “La AMA continúa brindando asistencia y soporte técnico como apoyo al progreso de la convención”.
Compromiso del gobierno con la AMA
“La participación de doce ministros hoy en la reunión del Consejo fundacional de la AMA transmite una clara señal de compromiso por parte de los gobiernos con la lucha contra el dopaje en el deporte”, expresó Pound. “Asimismo, se ha producido un gran vuelco en los gobiernos en relación al cumplimiento de sus promesas financieras a la AMA”.
En 2004, la AMA recaudó el 95% de sus fondos. Hasta la fecha, la AMA ha recaudado el 60% de sus fondos para 2005. Esta es una noticia significativa teniendo en cuenta la situación financiera en 2003 cuando, a esta altura del año, la AMA había recibido solamente el 6% de sus recursos. Estos avances son una clara indicación del compromiso global, tanto de gobiernos como de entidades deportivas, de luchar contra el dopaje en el deporte.
Simposio sobre la manipulación genética como dopaje
La AMA, junto con el gobierno sueco, anunció que ofrecerá un simposio sobre la manipulación genética como dopaje en Estocolmo los días 4 y 5 de diciembre de 2005.

Contacto para la prensa:
Frédéric Donzé, Gerente de relaciones con los medios
Teléfono: 1-514-904-8820
Tél. celular 1-514-979-8820
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<description><![CDATA[FIFA Must Update Disciplinary Rules According to Code 
Third World Conference in Anti-Doping Announced for 2007 
2005 Out-of-Competition Testing to Increase by 30 Percent 
Montreal, May 16, 2005 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it will open a Latin American regional office in Montevideo, Uruguay. This decision was made by WADA’s Executive Committee during a two-day meeting of the Agency’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board. 
“I am very pleased that we will have a stronger presence in Latin America,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA president. “It’s an important region that is willing to do more in the fight against doping. The Latin American office will be instrumental, permitting WADA to work on a grassroots level with stakeholders and facilitate implementation and compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code in this region.” 
The decision follows on numerous expressions of need for anti-doping efforts from countries in the region. Three candidate cities (Bogota, Colombia; Santiago, Chile; and Montevideo) each submitted very compelling proposals, which were evaluated by a commission last January. Based on the evaluation report, WADA’s Executive Committee selected Montevideo. 
The Latin American office will be WADA’s fourth regional office, joining those serving Europe (Lausanne, Switzerland), Asia/Oceania (Tokyo, Japan), and Africa (Cape Town, South Africa). Regional offices are a key element to WADA’s fight against doping in sport, increasing understanding and facilitating implementation of the Code. Most of the costs associated with the Latin American regional office will be assumed by the local and national authorities of the host country. 
FIFA Disciplinary Rules 
WADA’s Executive Committee unanimously agreed that the International Football Federation’s (FIFA) current disciplinary rules do not comply with the World Anti-Doping Code. Representatives of both governments and the sports movement seized upon the urgency of this issue and pressed FIFA to fulfill its responsibility under the Code. The Executive Committee agreed to allow FIFA until September 2005 to make the changes required to bring it into compliance, at which time these changes could be approved if necessary by the FIFA 55th Congress in Marrakech. 
“If these changes are not adopted by September, WADA will be forced to report to all stakeholders, including the International Olympic Committee and governments, that FIFA is officially non-compliant,” said Pound. “The consequences of non-compliance could be far-reaching.” 
“It’s unacceptable that FIFA does not comply with the Code,” said Brian Mikkelsen, WADA vice chair and Denmark sports minister. “If FIFA does not comply by September, it’s the view of all the governments within the Foundation Board that there will be consequences. One consequence might be that governments will not accept FIFA tournaments on their territories.” 
“The governments are committed to putting pressure on FIFA in order to change its attitude, and we will encourage our national football associations to convince FIFA of the merits of Code compliance,” said Mikkelsen. 
The specific provisions that FIFA must adopt in order to become Code-compliant have been provided to FIFA on several occasions dating back to 2004, and relate to sanctions, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, and the right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This list of changes required for FIFA’s compliance are outlined in the attached document. 
Third World Conference on Doping
WADA’s Executive Committee approved the publication of a call for tender to host a third World Conference on Doping in Sport in 2007. 
Members unanimously supported holding a World Conference in 2007, recognizing it as an important opportunity to assess the status of the fight against doping following the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Convention against Doping in Sport, and to identify the next steps that should be taken. 
The first World Conference, held in Lausanne in February 1999, conceived the idea of an independent international agency to be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the fight against doping in sport and led to the birth of WADA in November 1999. A second World Conference followed in Copenhagen in 2003, when the World Anti-Doping Code was unanimously accepted by all governments and the sports movement. 
Out-Of-Competition Testing
WADA updated the Executive Committee and Foundation Board on the Agency’s 2005 activities, including its out-of-competition testing program for which a 30 percent increase in testing is to occur in 2005. 
“The allocation of resources to testing in 2005 remains consistent with the strategic plan and activity priorities agreed upon by the Board and Executive Committee in September 2003,” said David Howman, WADA director general. “The difference in our situation this year is that we’re seeing a strong recognition among governments of WADA’s importance and impact, demonstrated by their fulfillment of funding obligations. We’re pleased by the increase in support and to be able to allocate it accordingly.” 
This provides for WADA, as the independent, international watchdog organization leading the fight against doping in sport, to maintain its multiple responsibilities under the Code. 
“WADA’s existence should not be used as an excuse for others not to fulfill their responsibility in the fight against doping,” emphasized Pound. “WADA is fully committed to increasing testing capacity worldwide, and we work to achieve that on several fronts, including the development of anti-doping programs in regions of the world where testing is extremely limited or non-existent. At the same time, WADA’s out-of-competition testing program is intended to complement, not replace, the testing programs required of international federations and others under the Code.” 
UNESCO and the International Convention Against Doping in Sport 
The Executive Committee and Board received a report on the status of the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, prepared under the auspices of UNESCO. The treaty will enable all governments of the world to fully accept their responsibilities in relation to the World Anti-Doping Code. 
The Convention as presently drafted is to be tabled for acceptance at the General Conference of UNESCO in October 2005. The target for implementation, following acceptance, is the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin. 
“We are pleased by the developments so far, and recognize that much needs to be done prior to the October Conference to ensure that all nations are in a position to accept the convention by this target date,” said Howman. “WADA continues to provide assistance and technical support to progress the Convention.” 
Government Commitment to WADA
“The participation of twelve Ministers at WADA’s Foundation Board meeting today sends a strong signal that governments are committed to the fight against doping in sport,” said Pound. “In addition, there has been a profound shift in the governments’ fulfillment of their financial pledges to WADA.” 
In 2004, WADA collected 95 percent of its funding; and as of today, WADA has already collected 60 percent of its 2005 funding. This is significant news when taking into consideration the funding status in 2003 when, at this point in the year, WADA had received only 6 percent of funds. These developments are a strong indication of the global commitment—by governments and sports—to the fight against doping in sport. 
Gene Doping Symposium Announced
WADA announced that it will co-host a Symposium on Gene Doping with the Swedish Government in Stockholm on 4-5 December 2005. 

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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee, Foundation Board and new Athlete Committee to meet May 15 to 18]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Opening of Latin American office, UNESCO Convention and ADAMS implementation among topics to be discussed
First meeting of WADA newly-formed Athlete Committee
Montreal, 2 May, 2005 – The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will meet respectively Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16, 2005 in Montreal. In addition, WADA’s newly-formed Athlete Committee will meet for the first time, May 17-18.
At its meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee will make a decision on the opening of a regional office in Latin America, based on the report prepared by the evaluation commission which last January visited the three cities interested in hosting such an office. These three cities are Bogota, Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santiago, Chile. 
Other subjects to be addressed by the Board and Executive Committee include WADA’s research and education activities; WADA’s out-of-competition testing program; updates on the International Convention against Doping in Sport being prepared under the auspices of UNESCO; implementation of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS); plans for WADA’s Independent Observer and Athlete Outreach activities; and the Agency’s draft budget for 2006. Board and Executive Committee members will also receive an update on other WADA activities including monitoring of compliance with the Code.
WADA’s newly-formed Athlete Committee will discuss the Agency’s activities and projects. Members of the Committee will share their experience with anti-doping and will discuss ideas and insight to improve the fight against doping.
The following media events have been organized surrounding these meetings. 
Thursday, May 12 - Teleconference
At 10 a.m., Montreal time, WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the topics to be addressed at the Board and Executive Committee meetings and will respond to journalists’ questions during a teleconference.
Journalists from North America who wish to participate should call, before 10 a.m. Montreal time, 1-800-259-0960. Media representatives from other parts of the world should, prior to May 11 at 6 p.m., Montreal time, send an email to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be called for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America.
Sunday, May 15 – Executive Committee meeting
This meeting is not open to the media. No press conference will be held following the meeting.
Monday, May 16 – Foundation Board meeting, Press conference
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Meeting of WADA’s Foundation Board
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University St., Montreal
The meeting is open to the media. Seats will be reserved inside the meeting room for journalists who wish to attend. No audio or video taping of the meeting is allowed.
Photographers and cameramen will be allowed in the meeting room for a 5-minute camera spray prior to the start of the meeting.
Journalists who wish to attend the meeting must be accredited and are asked to contact, by May 13, Carolyn Riddle, coordinator for WADA’s communications department, at carolyn.riddle@wada-ama.org, or at + 1-514-904-8845. 
An office for journalists will be available at the Delta Hotel throughout the day on May 16.
4:30 p.m. – A press conference will be held following the Foundation Board meeting (the time is subject to change depending on the meeting – please check with Carolyn Riddle at + 1-514-904-8845).
Location: Delta Hotel Centre-Ville, Regency Room, 777 University Street, Montreal.
May 17-18 – Athlete Committee meeting, Press conference
This meeting is not open to the media. 
Wednesday, May 18 at 4 p.m. – Following WADA’s Athlete Committee meeting, a press conference will be held by WADA’s President Richard W. Pound and the Chair of the Committee, Viacheslav Fetisov (with Committee members in attendance).
Location: WADA’s Headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower, 17th floor, Montreal.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, March 29, 2005 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has appointed 13 members to its newly-formed Athlete Committee. The aim of this working committee is to allow WADA closer contact with athletes and to give the Agency better insight into their questions and concerns regarding doping. 
The following members were appointed: 
-     Mr Viacheslav Fetisov (Chair of the Committee)
Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport (Minister of Sport)
Olympic and world champion in ice hockey
Russian Federation 
-     Mr Marcus De Freire
Technical Director of the Brazilian Olympic Committee
Member of the Athletes Commission of the Sports Ministry of Brazil
Olympic medalist in volleyball
Brazil 
-     Mr Stéphane Diagana
Member of the Athletes Commission of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
World champion in athletics
France 
-     Ms Jacqui Cooper
Deputy Chair of the Athletes Commission of the Australian Olympic Committee
World champion in freestyle skiing
Australia 
-     Ms Janet Evans
Chairman of the Athletes Commission of the International Swimming Federation (FINA)
Olympic and world champion in swimming
USA 
-     Ms Tanja Kari
Member of the Athletes Committee of the International Paralympic Committee
Paralympic and world champion in cross-country skiing
Finland 
-Mr Anis Lounifi
World champion in judo
Tunisia 
-Ms Rosa Mota
Member of the Superior Council of Sports of Portugal
Portuguese ambassador for fair play at the Council of Europe
Olympic and world champion in marathon
Portugal 
-     Ms Beckie Scott
Spokesperson for “Sport for Life”, an anti-tobacco and drug program
Anti-doping campaign advocate
Olympic champion in cross-country skiing
Canada 
-     Ms Yoko Tanabe
Director of the Japan Anti-Doping Agency
Olympic and world medalist in judo
Japan 
-     Ms Sarah Ulmer
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency role model
Olympic and world champion in cycling
New Zealand 
-     Ms Yang Yang
Member of the Athletes Committee of the International Skating Union (ISU)
Member of the Chinese Olympic Committee
Olympic and World champion in short track speed skating 
-     IOC Athletes Commission member. 
The formation of the Athlete Committee and the appointment of Mr Viacheslav Fetisov to chair the Committee were approved by WADA’s Executive Committee at its meeting on November 20, 2004. Following a call for nominations, WADA received 35 recommendations from sports authorities and governments. 
The process of determining the composition of the Committee involved the Chair of the Committee, Viacheslav Fetisov, in consultation with WADA’s President, Richard W. Pound. Selection of members was based on a number of factors, including equal distribution, where possible, of representation between regions, sport and gender. 
“We are very pleased to have such a high-quality group of athletes in place”, said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s President. “Clean athletes are the most powerful force against doping in sport. This Committee, through their experience and expertise, will assist us greatly in our fight against doping, and I am confident that it will help us further develop our important task of educating athletes worldwide about the consequences of doping.” 
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<description><![CDATA[The World Anti-Doping Agency organizes a teleconference with journalists to announce important scientific news. 
When: Tuesday, February 1st, at 10 a.m., Montreal time 
Journalists from North America who wish to participate should call, before 10 a.m. Montreal time, 1 800 228 7143. Media representatives from other parts of the world should, prior to 8 a.m. Montreal time on February 1st, send an email to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the number where they wish to be called for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to regions of the world outside of North America.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Collects More Than 90 Percent of Dues for 2004]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[U.S. Payment of $1.44 Million Received
Additional $3.7 Million Received for 2002 and 2003
Montreal, December 22, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has collected approximately 94 percent of its dues from governments and the Olympic Movement for 2004. This figure is the highest percentage of payments collected by the Agency in a calendar year since WADA was founded.
The United States recently paid its dues of U.S. $1.44 million, the second highest amount paid to WADA by a government this year. The U.S. had reached an agreement with the Canadian Government whereby the two countries would pay 75 percent of the dues owed to WADA by the American continent.
WADA’s budget is financed equally by governments and the Olympic Movement. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which makes payments to WADA on behalf of the Olympic Movement, matches dollar for dollar contributions made to the Agency by governments. 
“We are very pleased with the effort governments have made in 2004 to fulfill their financial obligations to WADA,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “It seems the mechanisms are now in place for governments to pay in a timely manner, which will ensure that WADA has the resources it needs to carry out its responsibilities.”
WADA amended its statutes this year to require that all governments pay their dues or be excluded from participation at WADA Foundation Board and Executive Committee meetings, as well as risk sanction from the sporting movement by being barred from hosting international events.
In addition to the monies collected for dues in 2004, WADA has also collected $3.7 million for funds due in 2002 and 2003.
The Agency has also already received $460,000 in dues owed for 2005. The Oceania region has fulfilled its entire financial commitment to WADA for next year.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, November 26, 2004 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has granted full reaccreditation to the anti-doping laboratory in Seoul, South Korea. 

In April 2004, the laboratory was suspended from carrying out steroid analysis for a period of six months, following unsatisfactory performances and non-compliance with WADA’s International Standards for Laboratories.


Since then, the laboratory, in cooperation with the South Korean government, has taken corrective actions. New material has been purchased and additional staff have been hired. The laboratory has also successfully passed all tests posed by WADA to confirm that the required improvements had taken place. As a result, WADA has reaccredited the laboratory for steroid analysis.
“We are very pleased to welcome back the Seoul lab in our group of fully accredited labs,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “We must take every measure to ensure that all steps in the doping control process meet our rigorous standards, and the Seoul laboratory has now shown its capacity to meet these requirements. High standards are crucial to maintain athlete and public confidence in sample analysis.”
To date, 33 laboratories have been accredited by WADA throughout the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Board Approves $1.47 Million Budget Increase]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pound Re-elected as chair, Mikkelsen Named Vice-Chair
Athletes’ Working Committee Approved
Warsaw Laboratory Accredited
New Executive Committee, Board Members Named
Montreal, November 21, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Foundation Board has approved a U.S. $1.47 million increase in the expenditure budget for 2005. This is the first such increase in two years and raises WADA’s overall budget to $21,705,000. WADA is jointly financed by the Olympic Movement and world governments.
In making this decision, the Board considered the additional responsibilities WADA will undertake next year, including monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code and implementation of a computer-based Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS). In addition, the increase was needed to offset currency fluctuations, which have had a negative effect on WADA’s budget.
“I am very pleased that the Board saw the necessity in approving an increased budget for 2005,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “This increase is the absolute minimum necessary for WADA to not only meet its responsibilities under the Code, but to continue to move forward in crucial areas such as research and education.”
The Board was also updated on the status of WADA’s funding. To date this year, WADA has received nearly U.S. $20 million in dues owed by governments and the Olympic Movement since 2002. The Agency has now received approximately 80 percent of its budget for 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on behalf of the Olympic Movement, matches dollar for dollar contributions made by governments.
“Governments seemed to have moved past the teething problems they had in funding WADA the first few years of our existence,” Pound said. “They are showing their commitment to the fight against doping and this allows us to do what is asked of us on a worldwide basis.”
WADA amended its statutes this year to require that all governments pay their dues or be excluded from participation at WADA Foundation Board and Executive Committee meetings, as well as risk sanction from the sporting movement by being barred from hosting international events.
Chair and Vice-Chair
Pound was unanimously re-elected as chairman of WADA’s Foundation Board for another three years. The Agency had asked for nominations from the Board for the position and only one nomination was submitted.
In addition, Brian Mikkelsen, minister of sport for Denmark, was unanimously elected to the position of vice-chair. It is intended that when the chairmanship of the Board is held by the Olympic Movement, then the vice-chair position be filled by a government representative and vice versa. Mikkelsen’s name was the only nomination put forth by the governments for the position.
“It is a pleasure for me to continue to serve WADA and the fight against doping for another term, as well as to work more closely with Brian Mikkelsen,” Pound said. “Denmark has always been a stalwart supporter of the anti-doping fight and Brian has shown his commitment to WADA many times, most notably by hosting the World Conference on Doping in Sport last year.”
“WADA is built upon a partnership between the Olympic Movement and governments of the world,” Mikkelsen said. “This partnership is reflected in all the work the Agency carries out and it is now evident in WADA’s leadership, as well. I look forward to working with Dick Pound, who has been an excellent leader and I am pleased he will stay on for another term.”
Mikkelsen will serve as vice-chair for one year.
Athletes’ Working Committee
The Executive Committee approved the formation of an athletes’ working committee, which will allow WADA closer contact with athletes and give the Agency better insight into their questions and concerns regarding doping. The committee will be chaired by Viacheslav Fetisov, chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport in the Russian Federation and former Olympic champion in ice hockey, and will begin meeting next year following a nomination and selection process for members.
“We are very pleased that we will now have a new mechanism for working even more closely with athletes,” said David Howman, WADA’s director general. “As a former athlete and a prominent member of his government, Mr. Festisov will bring great insight to his role as chair of this committee. I am confident that through the work of this committee, and through its interaction with our Athlete Outreach program, we will do a better job of educating athletes about the consequences of doping.”
New Laboratory Accredited
The Executive Committee also approved the accreditation of a new laboratory in Warsaw, Poland. This brings to 33 the number of accredited laboratories.
WADA took over the process of accreditation and re-accreditation from the IOC at the beginning of 2004. The Agency has also reached a collaborative agreement with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), which proves an opportunity to conduct the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) assessment concurrently with the ISO/IEC 17025 assessment for the accredited laboratories.
New Executive Committee, Board Members named for 2005
The Foundation Board named a new Executive Committee for the 2005 calendar year. Changes to the 12-member Committee include the addition of Jean- François Lamour, the French minister for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Work and former Olympic champion in fencing, who commenced his term immediately with the meeting on November 20.
In addition, Foundation Board member Scott Burns, deputy director for state and local affairs of the United States White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, will become the new representative from the Americas on the Executive Committee. Stephen Owen, Canada’s minister of Western economic diversification and minister of state for sport, who will represent the Americas on the Committee until 2005, will become the head of WADA’s ethics and education committee. In this role, he will continue to participate in Executive Committee meetings.
With regard to government representatives on the Foundation Board, Malaysia, replacing Iran, will be represented by Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said. From the Olympic Movement, Russian swimmer Aleksandr Popov will replace Susie O’Neill on the Board. Other new appointments by governments and the Olympic Movement to the Board will be announced prior to next year’s Board meeting in May.
New members were also appointed for 2005 to WADA’s three existing committees: ethics and education; finance and administration; and health, medical and research.
Latin America Office
The Executive Committee approved moving forward with the establishment of a regional office in Latin America. WADA has received expressions of interest from three cities in Latin America to host the office: Bogota, Colombia; Santiago, Chile; and Montevideo, Uruguay.
WADA will now form an exploratory commission to evaluate each of the candidate cities and present its results to the Executive Committee and Foundation Board at their meetings in May 2005.
Point of Contact for the media: 
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<title><![CDATA[IO report on Athens Games to be published November 4]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Press conference following WADA Executive Committee meeting September 21]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[2005 Prohibited List among items to be discussed by WADA Executive Committee September 21]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder / WADA Press Conf. in Athens August 12]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Contact details of WADA’s communications team during the Olympic Games
Montreal, August 6, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a press conference August 12th at the Main Press Center of the Athens Olympic Games Organizing Committee (ATHOC). The purpose of the conference will be to introduce the members of WADA’s Independent Observer and Outreach teams at the Olympic Games.
WADA’s President Richard W. Pound and Director General David Howman will be present and available to answer questions. Prof. Ulrich Haas and Jyri Tamm, the leaders of the IO and Outreach teams respectively, will also be available to the media.
Date: August 12, 2004
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Main Press Center, 39 Kifissias Avenue, Maroussi (Knossos room).
The press conference will be the only media event WADA will organize prior to or during the Olympic Games in Athens.
WADA’S contact details during the Olympic Games:
Farnaz Khadem, Director of Communications
+ 30 697 997 0208 (August 8 to 16)
Frédéric Donzé, Media Relations Manager
+ 41 79 679 0789




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<description><![CDATA[WADA Chairman, Director General Introduce IO, Outreach Teams
Montreal, July 27, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will hold a press conference August 12th at the Main Press Center of the Athens Olympic Games Organizing Committee (ATHOC). The purpose of the conference will be to introduce the members of WADA’s Independent Observer and Outreach teams at the Olympic Games. 
WADA’s President Richard W. Pound and Director General David Howman will be present and available to answer questions. Prof. Ulrich Haas and Jyri Tamm, the leaders of the IO and Outreach teams respectively, will also be available to the media.
Date: August 12, 2004
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Main Press Center, 39 Kifissias Avenue, Maroussi (Knossos room).
The press conference will be the only media event WADA will organize prior to or during the Olympic Games in Athens.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA signs agreement for development of Clearinghouse computer system]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[REMINDER
Montreal, June 14, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet on June 20 and 21, respectively, in Montreal.
The Committee and Board will be updated on a number of issues including ongoing implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code by sports organizations prior to the Olympic Games in Athens. WADA will be issuing a report to the International Olympic Committee prior to the Games, detailing which organizations and international federations have accepted and implemented the Code, as required, before Athens. Other topics to be addressed include an update on the International Convention on Doping in Sport, which is being drafted under the auspices of the United Nations organization UNESCO; plans for WADA activities at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, such as the presence of Independent Observer and Athlete Outreach teams; and a draft 2005 budget for the Agency. Board and Committee members will also hear about all ongoing activities, including research, testing and educational projects.
Prior to these meetings, a teleconference has been organized for journalists: 
Thursday, June 17, 2004
At 10 a.m., Montreal time, WADA’s President Richard W. Pound will discuss the agendas for the Board and Executive Committee meetings. 
Journalists from North America who wish to participate in this teleconference should call, before 10 a.m., 1 888 942 8172. Media representatives from other parts of the world should send an email, before 6 p.m. Montreal time on June 16, to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org, with a telephone number where they can be reached for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to journalists from regions of the world other than North America.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[REMINDER

Montreal, 26 May, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Government of Canada, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) will organize a symposium May 30 and 31 in Montreal on nutritional supplements.

Experts from around the world in supplement production, nutrition and science, as well as representatives from governments and the sports movement, will gather for two days. The objective is to produce suggestions that will help solve the issue that nutritional supplements represent to the doping in sport problem and to the overall health and well-being of athletes.
The symposium is not open to the media. However, following the two-day event, a teleconference will be organized for journalists:

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. (Montreal time)

Participating in the teleconference will be: David Howman, WADA director general; Paul Melia, president and chief executive officer of CCES; and Mark Lowry, executive director of sport of COC.

Journalists in North America who wish to participate in the teleconference should call, before 9 a.m., 1 888 942 8172. Media from other parts of the world should send an email before 6 p.m., Montreal time, May 31 to Frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the telephone number where they can be reached. WADA will initiate all calls to journalists outside North America.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Teleconference for media to follow for discussion of symposium outcomes
Montreal, 14 May, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Government of Canada, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) will organize a symposium May 30 and 31 in Montreal on nutritional supplements.
 



Despite warnings from sports authorities that supplements may contain prohibited substances, many athletes continue to take them regularly. In a number of countries, the production of these supplements goes unregulated and the contents in the product often differ from those advertised on the packaging. Athletes, therefore, may be inadvertently ingesting, through these supplements, products that are banned in sport competition.  
Experts from around the world in supplement production, nutrition and science, as well as representatives from governments and the sports movement, will gather for two days to discuss such matters. The objective is to produce suggestions that will help solve the issue that nutritional supplements represent to the doping in sport problem and to the overall health and well-being of athletes.
The symposium is not open to the media. However, following the two-day event, a teleconference will be organized for journalists:
Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. (Montreal time)
Participating in the teleconference will be: David Howman, WADA director general; Paul Melia, president and chief executive officer of CCES; and Mark Lowry, executive director of sport of  COC.
Journalists in North America who wish to participate in the teleconference should call, before 9 a.m., 1 888 942 8172. Media from other parts of the world should send an email before 6 p.m., Montreal time, May 31 to Frederic.donze@wada-ama.org with the telephone number where they can be reached. WADA will initiate all calls to journalists outside North America.
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, April 22, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has suspended the accredited laboratory in Seoul, South Korea, from carrying out steroid analysis for six months. The suspension is in effect as of April 21. During this period of suspension, the Seoul laboratory will not be allowed to test for steroids, but may continue to test for other substances. 


The laboratory was already in a “Phase I” status, meaning that it was temporarily suspended from international testing. At the national level, the laboratory was allowed to perform screening procedures, but analytically positive A-samples were required to be confirmed by another WADA accredited laboratory. The corresponding B-sample had also to be analyzed in the WADA accredited laboratory that provided confirmation on the A-sample.
WADA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had previously informed the Seoul lab that it needed to improve its analysis of steroid detection and subsequently carried out additional tests to confirm whether the improvements had taken place. The tests showed that the analyses still did not conform with WADA’s International Standards for Laboratories and the lab, therefore, was suspended. 
WADA will re-evaluate the status of the laboratory at the end of the six-month suspension period.
“It is important for WADA to take this prompt action to maintain athlete and public confidence in the sample analysis carried out by all our accredited laboratories,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “We must take every measure to ensure that all steps in the doping control process meet our rigorous standards. The Korea laboratory will have, of course, the opportunity to improve its steroid analysis methods and be re-evaluated for full accreditation in six months.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Response from Richard W. Pound to Lance Armstrong’s Open Letter]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Recent contributions include $795,000 from United States Almost 10 percent of budget for 2004 received
Montreal, January 9, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has received just over three-fourths of its budget in contributions from world governments and the Olympic Movement for 2003. As of January 6, the Agency had received US$14,553,948 out of a budgeted amount of $20,235,000.
The latest countries to fulfill their financial contributions to WADA include the United States, which has paid $795,280. The U.S. paid its 2003 dues despite the fact that it has been operating under a continuing resolution. Other countries that have recently paid their dues for last year include Romania, San Marino and Morocco.
“Although we have fallen short of receiving 100 percent of the payments owed to WADA, it is very encouraging to see countries making the effort to pay before the end of the calendar year,” said David Howman, WADA’s director general. “I am hopeful that those countries that have yet to pay for 2003 will do so shortly and fulfill their financial commitment to WADA and the fight against doping in sport.”
In addition, one week into the new year, WADA has received almost 10 percent of its budget for 2004, including full contributions from the Oceania region and the United Kingdom. The Agency has received to date $1,085,083 in funds. At its meeting in November 2003, WADA’s Foundation Board decided that beginning in 2004, stakeholders will have until June 30 to pay their yearly dues to WADA. Also beginning this year, any government that has not paid its dues would be considered for sanctions, which will include removal of the country’s representatives from the Foundation Board and the Executive Committee.
“We are very pleased at the positive movement by governments to make their payments early in 2004, which is a big year for WADA,” Howman said. “With the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code, this will be a crucial year and we must have the necessary resources to carry out the activities we have promised to undertake.”
The International Olympic Committee is expected next week to advance WADA $3.7 million on behalf of the Olympic Movement, which will need to be matched by government contributions before any further payments from the sports movement are made.
More information on WADA’s budget and the countries that have paid their dues in 2002 – 2004 can be found on WADA’s website at www.wada-ama.org.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[U.S. Government and WADA’s continued cooperation marked by full payment of the United States’ 2003 dues
Montreal, December 22, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) today announced that they have reaffirmed their partnership in the fight against doping in sport, beginning with the naming of a new U.S. representative to WADA’s Foundation Board. As a sign of the renewed commitment, the U.S. government today also paid in full its 2003 dues to WADA.  The US Government’s dues payment to WADA represents the second-largest contribution from a national government.



Scott Burns, Deputy Director for State and Local Affairs at ONDCP, will be the new WADA Board member, effective immediately. Burns has a long history of working against drugs in the United States. He has previously served on the White House Committee on Illegal Narcotics and Addiction and as a former prosecutor, has prosecuted a number of significant narcotics cases. Burns also has a sporting background and was inducted into Southern Utah University's Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.
“We are very pleased to have Scott represent the United States on WADA’s Foundation Board,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “He brings years of experience in the fight against doping and the perspective of a seasoned athlete to this position. He will be a valuable asset to WADA in our ongoing activities.”
Pound also praised the U.S. government for fulfilling its 2003 financial obligations to WADA.
“We appreciate the special effort undertaken by ONDCP to obtain governmental approval to pay its WADA dues pursuant to a continuing resolution.” he said. “The fact that ONDCP has managed to pay its 2003 dues before the end of the calendar year while operating under a continuing resolution is a very encouraging sign of the commitment this government is willing to make to the fight against doping.”
Burns visited WADA’s headquarters in Montreal last week for in-depth discussions with Pound and WADA Director General David Howman on the continued leadership of the United States on doping matters. Topics discussed included the recent positive cases involving the designer steroid THG and the problem of doping in professional U.S. sports leagues. Howman traveled to Washington recently for talks with ONDCP officials on these and other timely issues. 
“We are looking forward to this partnership with WADA as we work to remove the drugs that threaten the legitimacy of sport worldwide,” Burns said. “The United States Government is committed to being a leader role in this arena and we intend to work with all our international partners, both governments and the Olympic Movement, to make sure that the fight against doping is a top priority.”]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Expenditures to Focus on Research, Education, Testing, Database 
Sanctions for Non-Payments Approved 
Board Updated on Progress with Anti-Doping Code
Montreal, November 21, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Foundation Board approved the Agency’s 2004 budget of approximately $21.5 million U.S., which includes $2.7 million to be committed to new research projects, just over $1 million for out of competition tests, and $2.8 million on the development and implementation of a global computer system to help track doping controls and laboratory results worldwide.



The income budget, which is the same as was approved for 2003, is based on an expected cash flow of approximately 80 percent next year. Any funds received above that amount will go toward additional needed research, education and the existing out-of-competition testing program. Approximately $1.5 million is now budgeted for education, including educational activities on implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code, and direct outreach to athletes. 
The $2.7 million to be committed to research will augment the $5 million that has already been committed for research projects in past years. Approximately $500,000 will also be spent on accrediting anti-doping laboratories around the world. 2004 will be the first year that WADA will be solely responsible for accrediting such laboratories.
The computer system, known as ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration and Management System), will allow WADA to fulfill its obligations to its stakeholders by serving as central repository for doping control and lab results; facilitating collection of whereabouts info on athletes worldwide; and helping with test distribution planning, athlete selection for tests, and results management.
“Our 2004 budget is a realistic look at what we need next year to get most of our important work done,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s chairman. “Unfortunately, because of number of our stakeholders have not fulfilled their financial contributions to WADA, we have to budget based on an expectation that we will only receive 80 percent of our funding entitlement during the year. Obviously, the more we receive, the more can be spent on important projects like research and outreach to athletes on the dangers of doping.”
Action on unpaid contributions
The Board also approved amendments to WADA’s statutes that would give governments more time to pay their dues to WADA, but would also sanction those who do not fulfill their financial commitments to the Agency on time. Beginning in 2004, stakeholders will have until June 30 to pay their yearly dues to WADA. Beginning January 1, 2004, any government that has not paid its dues would be considered for sanctions, which will include removal of the country’s representatives from the Foundation Board and the Executive Committee.
Pound reported to the Board and Executive Committees that he continues to be in talks with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge on measures the IOC can take against countries that do not pay their dues. Rogge has declared that countries that do not pay may be excluded from bidding to host Olympic Games. There is also the possibility of non-accreditation for government officials and the restricted use of national flags and anthems at the Games. The IOC has asked WADA to provide an audit by February 2004 of which countries have paid their dues and which have not.
“With the flexibility of the new June 30 deadline, there should be no reason for governments not to make their payments on time,” Pound said. “These payments are an important part of how a country demonstrates its leadership and commitment to doping-free sport. Those that do not should not have a say on WADA’s governing bodies as to how this Agency should be run.”
Update on Code 
The Board was also updated on progress in implementing the World Anti-Doping Code. To date, 98 sports organizations have accepted the Code. Eighty-nine countries have signed the Copenhagen Declaration, signaling their acceptance of the Code. A convention will be drafted under the auspices of UNESCO through which governments can formally accept the Code by the Olympic Games in 2006.
“We are very pleased with the way that acceptance and implementation of the Code by sports organizations is moving along,” said David Howman, WADA’s Director General. “These numbers demonstrate the spirit of cooperation with our stakeholders, which is one of our primary goals.”]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Recording of Richard W. Pound’s Tuesday Teleconference Available on WADA’s Website. 

Montreal, November 18, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)  has announced that its Executive Committee and Foundation Board will meet Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21, respectively, in Montreal.
During the meetings, the Committee and Board will discuss a number of topics, including ongoing preparatory work for the introduction of the World Anti-Doping Code in 2004; WADA’s current financial situation and the measures being considered against stakeholders who have not fulfilled their commitments; and recent developments in doping (such as the positive cases involving THG and Modafinil). The Committee and Board will also be updated on activities that have taken place in 2003 involving all aspects of WADA’s work, such as research, testing and education.
A press conference has been organized following the meeting of the Board on November 21, at 5 p.m. (Montreal time).
Thursday, November 20, 2003
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – WADA Executive Committee Meeting
Location – WADA Headquarters, Stock Exchange Tower, Montreal
This meeting is not open to the press. No press conference has been organized following this event.
Friday, November 21, 2003
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – WADA Foundation Board Meeting
Location – The Windsor, 1170 Peel, Suite 100, Montreal
This meeting is open to the press. Places will be reserved in the meeting room for media who wish to attend. No recording of the meeting will be allowed.
Those wishing to photograph or film the meeting will be allowed in the room for a camera spray five minutes prior to the start of the event. No filming or photography will be allowed once the meeting starts.
Members of the media who wish to attend the reunion should apply for accreditation, prior to November 19, from Carolyn Riddle, Coordinator, WADA Communications Department, at Carolyn.riddle@wada-ama.org or at +1-514-904-8845. Accreditation badges will be available prior to the start of the meeting.
A small office with electronic outlets and internet connections will be available for journalists at the Windsor throughout the day.
5 p.m. – Press Conference following WADA Board Meeting
(Time subject to change depending on conclusion time of meeting)
Location: The Windsor, 1170 Peel, Suite 100, Montreal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Next Meeting of WADA Executive Committee and Board]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Regional Offices open in Japan, South Africa]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA President meets with French, British Ministers]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Encourages Testing Stored Samples for THG]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Seeks Clarification from FIFA on Comments Regarding Code]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Accredited Labs Receive Testing Method for THG Steroid]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Expresses Satisfaction and Concern About THG Steroid Cases]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Praises UNESCO Decision for International Convention Against Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Director General Meets with IOC President, IFs]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA President and Director General Attend Cycling Road World Championships]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA/IOC Commission Issues Further Report on Young Case]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Outreach Program to be Present at All African Games]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Condemns Early Release of Tour de France Report]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Executive Committee Defines WADA Key Priorities]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory - Reminder]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Press conference following the WADA Executive Committee September 23 meeting, questions and answers available through the website.
Montreal, September 22, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reminds journalists of the press conference that will be held following WADA’s two-day Executive Committee meeting on September 22 and September 23, 2003.



Tuesday, September 23
Time: 4:30 p.m. Montreal Time
Place: WADA Headquarters, 17th floor of the Montreal Stock Exchange Tower, 800 Victoria Square, Montreal.
Journalists who cannot be present at the press conference may email in their questions to WADA’s President, Richard W. Pound, prior to or during the press conference. Email questions should be sent to media@wada-ama.org. Mr. Pound will respond to email questions following questions from journalists who are present.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frederic DONZE
Manager, Media Relations
Tel: + 1 514 904 8820
Cell: + 1 514 979 8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[News Conference Available Online]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, September 18, 2003 - The news conference of WADA's President, Richard W. Pound, regarding the upcoming Executive Committee Meeting of September 22 and 23, 2003 is now available online.



To listen to the press conference, click here. 
Point of Contact for the media :
Frederic DONZE
Manager, Media Relations
Tel: + 1 514 904 8820
Cell: + 1 514 979 8820
E-mail: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory - Reminder of Teleconference]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee to Discuss Agency's Goals and Direction]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Confirms Creation of Joint Commission with IOC on Young Case]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA asks for Investigation of Olympic Track and Field Case]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Director General Harri Syväsalmi Leaves WADA]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Receives Sixty Percent of Funding for 2003]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Welcomes Adoption of the World Anti-Doping Code by IOC]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA to Send Independent Observers to the 2003 Tour de France]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, June 30, 2003 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that a team of its Independent Observers will be present at the Tour de France, which will begin July 5 in Paris.
The primary objective of WADA's Independent Observer Program is to assure athletes and the world at large that anti-doping rules are being properly applied in the course of major competitions. Observers follow all aspects of the doping-control operations and issue a public report after the event, in which they report on whether the doping-control rules have been applied. The report may also contain observations on improvements that can be made in the process at future events.
At the Tour de France, the Independent Observer team will observe doping-control procedures from the start of the Tour until July 9. After that date, they will receive daily laboratory reports and other relevant information and can return to the Tour for further observations if the documentation reveals any anomalies.
"I am very pleased that WADA can send, for the first time, a team of Independent Observers to the world-famous Tour de France, particularly on its 100th anniversary," said Richard W. Pound, WADA's President. "I applaud UCI and the organizers of the Tour for allowing the team to be present, and the French Ministry of Sport for ensuring that the Observers will have access to all relevant information throughout the event."
The Observer group will be composed of team president Dr. Luis Horta, director of sports medicine at the National Institute of Sport in Portugal; Dr. Anik Sax, secretary of the National Committee for Anti-Doping in Luxembourg; and Ms. Jennifer Ebermann, WADA's manager responsible for the Independent Observer Program.
Point of Contact for the media :
Frederic Donze, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Executive Committee Meeting Results]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory: Reminder - WADA Executive Committee Meeting]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[News Conference Available Online]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Development of Code, EPO Report, Government Contributions to be Discussed at WADA Executive Meeting]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Announces Creation of Working Group on Positive Doping Cases]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Announces Search for New Education Director]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Invites Applications for Research Projects]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[First Sports Organizations begin Adopting World Anti-Doping Code]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Governments, Sports Federations Endorse Anti-Doping Code]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Copenhagen conference ends with a resolution accepting the Code as a basis for the fight against doping; 50 governments sign a Declaration in support of the Code. 


Copenhagen, March 5, 2003 – All major sports federations and nearly 80 governments gave their approval today to the first World Anti-Doping Code by backing a Resolution that accepts the Code as the basis for the fight against doping in sport. The Resolution was adopted at the final session of a three-day Conference and lays out the responsibilities of both the Olympic Movement and world governments to adopt and implement the Code in a timely manner. The Code is the first international instrument to harmonize rules regarding doping across all sports and all nations.
“This Conference has truly been a historic event,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president and chair of the Conference. “I congratulate both the governments and the Olympic Movement for putting the good of the athletes above any other interests and making sure that we waste no more time in taking the fight against doping to a new level.”
Prior to the adoption of the Resolution, WADA’s Foundation Board met and unanimously adopted the Code. In addition, 50 governments signed the Government Declaration on Doping in Sport, which outlines the governments’ commitment to the adoption and implementation of the Code. Another 23 governments present at the Conference have said they will sign at a later date.
The acceptance of the Resolution and signing of the Declaration capped three days during which governments, the sports movement and athletes had opportunities to express their views on the Code. All governments and sports organizations who spoke during the sessions expressed their approval of the Code.  In addition, athletes made it clear during a session set aside for them that they feel the Code is needed and should be accepted and implemented as soon as possible.
“It’s great that we have been able to make the strides we have made at this Conference,” said Susie O’Neill, Olympic champion, IOC Athletes’ Commission member and WADA Board Member. “But we have to remember this is only the first step. Now everybody needs to look ahead and make sure the Code is implemented.” 
During the Conference’s opening ceremony, Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, said that the IOC will accept the Code. He added that there would be no place in the Olympic Games for any government or International Federations that do not accept the Code.
Sports organizations are expected to accept and implement the Code before the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Governments will have an additional two years, until the Olympic Games in Turin in 2006, to put into place legislation accepting the Code.
More than 1,000 people attended the Conference in Copenhagen. 
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell (Swiss): +41 79 679 07 89
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org




write to - Farnaz Khadem
contact person - Webmaster]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory: Media Attending the World Conference]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ATTENTION ALL MEDIA:
All speeches and presentations from the World Conference on Doping in Sport will be made available on WADA's website.
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: +45 24 88 1303
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org
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<title><![CDATA[More than 14,000 Copies of Final Anti-Doping Code Downloaded from WADA Website]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Code downloads in preparation for World Anti-Doping Conference next week. 


Montreal, February 25, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that more than 14,000 copies of the World Anti-Doping Code have been downloaded from its website since the final version of the Code was posted five days ago. The document will be presented for acceptance at the upcoming World Conference on Doping in Sport March 3-5 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“These numbers reflect the tremendous interest in the Code and in finding a solution to the problem of doping in sport,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “It is clear that there will be much attention focused on what will happen at next week’s conference. This interest makes it all the more imperative for sports organizations and governments to accept the Code and to implement it as quickly as possible.”
Nearly 1,000 delegates, observers, and media are expected to attend the conference in Copenhagen. During the conference, WADA’s Foundation Board will meet and formally adopt the Code. A resolution accepting the Code as the basis for the fight against doping in sport will then be presented to the conference delegates for adoption. Governments and sports organizations will be responsible for adopting and implementing the Code prior to the Summer Olympic Games in Athens in 2004.
Those interested in registering for the conference can still do so at WADA’s website. The highlights of the conference, including the main sessions, the WADA Foundation Board meeting and the final press conference will also be broadcast live on WADA’s website. A schedule of the webcasts can be found on the website.
WADA’s Executive Committee will meet in Copenhagen one day prior to the conference to discuss a number of topics, including the Code. The meeting is not open to the press or public. However, a press conference will be held immediately following the meeting. The information on the Executive Committee meeting is as follows:
Date: Sunday, March 2, 2003
Place: EIGTVEDS PAKHUS, Asiatisk Plads 2 G, 1448 Copenhagen
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. approximately
The press conference will begin immediately following the meeting. Press should be at the above site no later than 12:30 p.m.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA to Broadcast World Conference on Doping in Sport Live on Webcast]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, February 21, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it will broadcast live on its website portions of the upcoming World Conference on Doping in Sport in Copenhagen. The highlights of the three-day Conference, including the sessions and the final press conference, will be available for live viewing on the site. In addition, the meeting of WADA’s Foundation Board, which will take place on the last day of the Conference, will also be broadcast on the web. 


The live webcast of the Conference will be on WADA's website, www.wada-ama.org at the following times:
All times are GMT +1
March 3rd
1:30PM – 3:00PM
Opening Ceremony
3:30PM – 6:00PM
Conference Session
March 4th
8:30AM – 11:00AM
Conference Session
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Conference Session
2:30PM – 5:00PM
Conference Session
March 5th
10:15AM – 11:00AM
Conference Session
11:00AM – 11:45AM
WADA Foundation Board Meeting
11:45AM – 12:30PM
Conference Session
12:30PM – 1:00PM
Closing Ceremony
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Press Conference
Updated information, such as powerpoint presentations made at the Conference, will also be published on WADA's website during the live webcast.
In order to view the broadcast, a Microsoft Media Player must be installed, which can be downloaded from Microsoft Corp. at 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp.
As of today, a test signal is available on WADA’s website in order for users to verify that they have the necessary plug-ins installed on their computers. WADA recommends that users verify their ability to connect prior to the live broadcast.
Those experiencing any problems connecting to the test signal or during the actual webcast can send an e-mail to webmaster@wada-ama.org.
The live webcast is being produced by WADA in cooperation with Norwegian IT-company n3sport (www.n3sport.com) and Danish company StreamWorks (www.streamworks.dk).
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Final Version of Code Posted on WADA's Website]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, February 20, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it has posted on its website the final version of the World Anti-Doping Code. This version will be presented for acceptance to nearly 1,000 delegates at the World Anti-Doping Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 3-5.
WADA also posted on its website today the draft Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport. This Declaration, which is the result of consultation among governments, is the means by which governments will recognize and support the World Anti-Doping Code.
The final version of the Code is the result of an intense consultative process through which WADA’s stakeholders were able to offer their comments, ideas and suggestions. Two earlier drafts of the Code were mailed to more than 1,000 stakeholders and their comments were incorporated into succeeding drafts.
WADA has posted two working drafts of the Code on its website in the last two weeks and has welcomed comments on those drafts, as well. In addition to posting the final version on its website, WADA is also mailing a copy of the final document to stakeholders.
The Code will, for the first time, harmonize rules and regulations regarding doping across all sports and all countries. In Copenhagen, delegates will come together to agree to a Conference Declaration, through which they will reaffirm their commitment to adopting and implementing the Code. The Code is expected to be in place prior to the Summer Olympic Games in Athens in 2004.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
Email: frederic.donze@wada-ama.org]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WADA's Executive Committee to Meet in Copenhagen Prior to World Conference on Doping in Sport]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Last Opportunity for Media to Register for Conference


Montreal, February 7, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that its Executive Committee will meet March 2, prior to the opening of the World Conference on Doping in Sport in Copenhagen March 3-5.
During this meeting, the Executive Committee will discuss the final version of the World Anti-Doping Code, which will be presented at the Conference; WADA’s financing; and the nominations for the chairs of the Agency working committees. The meeting of the Executive Committee will be closed to the media. A press conference will be held following the meeting.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AND PRESS CONFERENCE
Date: Sunday, March 2, 2003
Place: EIGTVEDS PAKHUS, Asiatisk Plads 2 G, 1448 Copenhagen
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. approximately
The press conference will begin immediately following the meeting. Press should be at the above site no later than 12:30 p.m.
REMINDER – ACCREDITATION FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE
For all journalists who would still like to register to attend the World Conference on Doping in Sport, all information regarding registration, accreditation and lodging are available on WADA’s website.  The deadline for registration is February 14, 2003.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
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<title><![CDATA[Working Draft of Final Version of Code Posted on WADA Website]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, February 5, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today posted on its website a working draft of the final version of the World Anti-Doping Code.
“We have had such tremendous feedback in response to the first and second versions of the Code,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “We have incorporated those comments into the third and final draft and we wanted our stakeholders to have an opportunity to see that document as soon as possible, so that they can come to Copenhagen, ready to act.”
All major changes and issues for the final version have already been taken into account and will not be addressed again, Pound said. However, comments from stakeholders on this interim draft will still be accepted. Any additional comments should be sent immediately to code@wada-ama.org. 
The final version of the Code will be available on the website February 20 and will be discussed at the World Conference on Doping in Sport March 3-5 in Copenhagen, Denmark. At that time, stakeholders will agree to a Conference Declaration, through which they will reaffirm their commitment to adopting and implementing the Code. The Code is expected to be in place prior to the Summer Olympic Games in Athens in 2004.  
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Launches New Website]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, February 4, 2003 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today that it will launch a new website this week. The new site will be available beginning February 5 at www.wada-ama.org.
“We believe our new website better reflects WADA’s mission and priorities,” said Harri Syväsalmi, the organization’s director general. “It is more user-friendly and provides more information, not just about WADA, but about doping in general.”
On the new site, users can find out about the latest developments regarding the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA’s outreach program, and the World Conference on Doping in Sport, which will take place March 3-5 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Visitors can also link directly to The True Game, WADA’s interactive game aimed at educating athletes regarding doping, and the Passport program, an initiative through which athletes can demonstrate their commitment to doping-free sport.
In addition, the site will feature for the first time articles in the press about WADA and doping in sport from the Reuters News Service. These articles will be updated regularly. A calendar on the site’s front page will allow users to monitor important upcoming events in which WADA will participate.
WADA’s new site was designed by Norway-based N3Sport, a provider of software services to sports organizations.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
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<title><![CDATA[WADA Receives $3.7 Million USD from IOC]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Montreal, January 23, 2003 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made a payment of US $3.7 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as part of its commitment to fund 50 percent of the organization’s budget. The funds represent the first installment of dues to be paid to WADA by the IOC and world governments in 2003. 


Since January 1st 2002, WADA's funding has come equally from the Olympic Movement and the governments of the world. The International Inter-Governmental Consultative Group on Anti-Doping in Sport (IICGADS), a caucus of the world's governments and non-governmental organizations active in the fight against doping, agreed in 2001 to fund half of WADA's operating budget through at least 2005. The remaining half comes from the IOC, which has pledged to match dollar for dollar all government contributions.
“The IOC continues to show leadership by example through its early payment in 2003 to help WADA continue its anti-doping efforts,” said Richard W. Pound, WADA’s president. “I hope the world governments will match this enthusiasm so that we can move forward with the important work ahead of us this year.”
WADA’s budget for 2003 stands at approximately US $21,000,000.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
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<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory - Teleconference on Comments on the Second Draft of the World Anti-Doping Code]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[At 10:30 a.m., Montreal time, Richard W. Pound, WADA's president, will host a teleconference with journalists, where he will discuss the comments received on the second draft of the World Anti-Doping Code, which will be published on WADA's website (www.wada-ama.org) at 8:00 a.m., Montreal time.
Journalists from North America who wish to participate in this teleconference must dial, before 10:30 a.m., Montreal time 1-888-575-8232. Journalists from other regions of the world who wish to participate must send by January 22 at 9:00 a.m., Montreal time, an email to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and provide a number where they can be contacted for the teleconference. WADA will initiate the call to other regions outside of North America.
Point of Contact for the media:
Frédéric Donzé, media relations manager
Tel: 1-514-904-8820
Cell: 1-514-979-8820
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<title><![CDATA[Comments on the Second Draft of the World Anti-Doping Code Available]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WADA president Richard Pound will discuss comments received on the second draft of the World Anti-Doping Code. The comments are to be published on WADA's website, and a teleconference organized for journalists on Wednesday, January 22.
Montreal, January 15, 2003 - Richard W. Pound, president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), will discuss January 22 via teleconference the comments received on the second draft of the World Anti-Doping Code. The comments from more than 70 stakeholders were received by WADA by mid-December 2002. Comments will be published the same day on WADA's website.
The World Anti-Doping Code is the first document to standardize rules regarding doping across different countries and different sports. The initial draft of the Code was distributed mid-June 2002 to nearly 1,000 interested parties. The second draft, which integrated the comments received, was sent out in mid-October 2002 to all interested parties and posted on WADA's website. The third and final draft of the Code, which will take into account the latest comments received, will be presented for adoption at the World Conference on doping in sport. The conference, hosted by WADA, will take place in Copenhagen (Denmark), from March 3-5 2003. Journalists wishing to take part in the conference can register on our website.
Pound will discuss the latest round of comments received in a teleconference with journalists.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Time: 10:30 a.m., Montreal time
Journalists from North America who wish to participate by phone should call, before 10:30 a.m., Montreal time, 1-888-575-8232. Journalists from other regions of the world should send an email, before January 22 at 9:00 a.m., to frederic.donze@wada-ama.org and include the telephone number where they wish to be reached. WADA will initiate the call to other regions except for North America.
Two and a half hours prior to the teleconference, 8:00 a.m. Montreal time, the comments received on the second draft of the Code will be published on WADA's website.
WADA is a global organization through which governments and the Olympic Movement work together to promote and coordinate the international fight against doping in sport.
Contact Person for the Media:
Frédéric DONZÉ
Manager, Communications
Tel  + 514 904 8820
Fax + 514 904 8764
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<title><![CDATA[David Howman Named WADA Chief Operating Officer]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WADA has named David Howman Chief Operating Officer and Special Counsel. 


Montreal, January 13, 2003 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced today it has named David Howman as the organization's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Special Counsel.
The 54-year-old Howman is well-known to WADA, having worked with the organization since its inception in 1999. A career lawyer, Howman is president of the New Zealand Anti-Doping Agency and former president of the country's National Tennis Federation. He is also a member of WADA's Foundation Board and head of the Agency's legal committee. Howman served as vice-president of the WADA team of Independent Observers (IOs) at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 and president of the IO team at the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City in 2002.
In addition, Howman has extensive experience as a lawyer in the field of doping in sport, notably before the Court of Arbitration in Sport.
"I am pleased to have been appointed to this important position and I am excited by the challenges ahead", Howman said. "This is a critical time for anti-doping efforts, and the introduction and implementation of the WADA Anti-Doping code will be vital for the maintenance of the integrity of international sport and sporting events. I am looking forward to playing my part for WADA in this challenging area."
Howman will begin work as COO with WADA in Montreal beginning March 1, 2003. He will work closely with WADA's President, Richard W. Pound, and the Agency's Director General, Harri Syväsalmi.
WADA is a global organization through which governments and the Olympic Movement work together to promote and coordinate, at an international level, the fight against doping in sport.
Contact Person for the Media:
Frédéric DONZÉ
Manager, Communications
Tel  + 514 904 8820
Fax + 514 904 8764
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<title><![CDATA[WADA and the Australian Youth Olympic Festival]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WADA reaches out to young athletes at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival.  This event is the first in a series of athlete outreach programs for 2003. 


Sydney, Australia (January 9, 2003) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reaches out to young athletes this week at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival with the message to avoid performance-enhancing drugs now and throughout their careers. More than 1500 young athletes, age 14 to 19, from 15 countries are participating in the festival. They are competing in a number of Olympic sports, including athletics, cycling and swimming.
WADA, working with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the Australian Anti-Doping Agency, is using an interactive game to help educate athletes about the issue of drugs in sport. The athletes are also required to attend a drug education program administered by the AOC titled "Live Clean, Play Clean". ASDA will administer drug tests during the festival, a first for many of the young athletes participating in these games.
"Educating athletes at an early age about the dangers of doping is the best way to make sure they stay clean throughout their careers", said Susie O'Neill, two-time Olympic gold medal winner in swimming and a member of WADA's Foundation Board, who participated in the festival's drug education program. "WADA's Outreach Program is about reaching all athletes with the message that doping will ruin their careers and their lives. The earlier we can get that message out in an athlete's career, the better."
O'Neill was joined by fellow Olympians from Australia in the drug education program, including Damian Brown, chairman of the AOC Athletes' Commission, and Debbie Watson, Olympic gold medal winner in waterpolo.
WADA's Athlete Outreach Program was created to raise awareness among athletes, officials and coaches regarding prohibited substances and the values of competing free of doping. WADA representatives work directly with the athletes and answer their questions and concerns about doping in sport. The Australian Youth Olympic Festival marks the first of several events in 2003 where WADA will be present through the Outreach program. In late January, WADA will reach out to athletes at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Bled, Slovenia. Later this year, the program will also be present at the Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic and at the All-African Games in Nigeria.
Contact Person for the Media:
Frédéric DONZÉ
Manager, Communications
Tel  + 514 904 8820
Fax + 514 904 8764
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