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WADA Strategic Testing Expert Advisory Group discusses the first draft of the 2027 International Standard for Testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Strategic Testing Expert Advisory Group (STEAG) met virtually on 10 and 11 April 2024 to discuss the following:
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An update from the 2027 International Standard for Testing (IST) Drafting Team (DT) on the feedback received by stakeholders on the proposed list of concepts that were part of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and International Standards Update Process. The IST DT also summarized the main proposed language changes in the first draft of the 2027 IST that was published on WADAConnect, the Agency’s online consultation platform, for stakeholder consultation on 21 May 2024;
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The proposed plan for the annual update of the Technical Document for Sport Specific Analysis (TDSSA), the revised version of which will come into effect on 1 January 2025;
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An update from WADA’s Data Analytics Unit;
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Updates on the latest Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) and laboratory developments; and
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The involvement of the STEAG with the continuation of the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) project and coordination of their work with the newly established DBS Technical Working Group.
In the interest of providing further insight to stakeholders regarding the matters covered during these meetings, we are pleased to share a more detailed Summary of Outcomes.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the work of the STEAG, we invite you to contact testing@wada-ama.org.
