Media

The media are an important stakeholder group for WADA. Over the years, journalists have been instrumental in uncovering wrongdoing in the world of sport and have assisted a number of WADA investigations by providing information. They play a crucial role in keeping the world at large updated on the latest goings on in anti-doping and our dedicated media relations team work hard to keep them informed of WADA’s activities.

Media Inquiries

James Fitzgerald

Head of Media Relations

James Fitzgerald

Head of Media Relations

Phone: + 1-514-904-8225

media@wada-ama.org

Born and bred in Ireland, James attended Trinity College Dublin after which he became a journalist. He joined The Irish Times where he worked as a news reporter and Cricket Correspondent until 2006 before taking a job as Communications Manager for the International Cricket Council in Dubai. In 2012, he returned to Ireland to work in a similar role for World Rugby and, in 2018, moved to Montreal to take up a position as head of media relations and lead spokesperson for the global regulator of clean sport.