National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs)

National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) are organizations designated, by their country or government, as the primary authority, at the national level, for the anti-doping programs in a country. This includes:

  • Adopting and implementing anti-doping rules
  • Planning and implementing anti-doping education
  • Directing the collection of samples including training sample collection personnel
  • Conducting investigations
  • Managing test results
  • Conducting result management at the national level

View the list of NADOs

In countries that do not have a NADO, the National Olympic Committee (NOC) assumes the anti-doping responsibilities for the country. In some regions, there is a need to share anti-doping knowledge and expertise. Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs) fulfill this role.

See NADO Program to learn more about how WADA supports NADOs.

 

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