playISSUE 3 - 2007 AN OFFICIAL true PUBLICATION OF THE WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY Record Pace Still early out of the blocks, the global anti-doping movement has fostered a new imperative of sportsmanship and fair play that now extends to every level of athletic competition. Play True examines this revolution in sport and discusses anti-doping’s likely evolution on the occasion of the Third World Conference on Doping in Sport. play true AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY CONTACT: THE WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY E-MAIL: [email protected] p. 1 pgs. 3–16 URL: www.wada-ama.org HEADQUARTERS 800 PLACE VICTORIA - SUITE 1700 P.O. 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Pound reflects on EDITOR Retracing the evolution of the global his soon-to-be-completed ELIZABETH HUNTER campaign against doping in sport, beginning mandate as WADA’s first with the revolutionary act of Sport and CONTRIBUTORS President and Chairman. ELIZABETH HUNTER JAMES ROACH Government uniting and continuing through FRÉDÉRIC DONZÉ STACY SPLETZER Page 1 to the Third World Conference. TRANSLATIONS Page 3 FRÉDÉRIC DONZÉ PHOTOS STACY SPLETZER (ATHLETE OUTREACH) IBU David Howman: From Revolution to Evolution: DESIGN AND LAYOUT A Tribute to Richard Pound Related Articles ANTHONY PHILBIN COMMUNICATIONS Acknowledging the man, Marking Major Milestones...........................................p.5 The information published in the Play True magazine his values and the incredible was correct at time of printing. The opinions expressed Making and Evolution of the Code...............................p.9 commitment he has made are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily Essential Role of Governments.................................p.13 to the cause of anti-doping reflect the opinions of WADA. Strategic Activities: Outcomes and Advances.........p.14 in its first eight years Reproduction of articles of the Play True magazine is as a global movement. encouraged. For permission, please send your written request to the WADA Communications Department at Page 2 [email protected]. Play True magazine must be credited in any reproduction. p. 17 contents p. 20 p. 31 p. 27 Global Expansion Code Compliance Update Partner Profile: IBU A review of the ground-breaking A review of stakeholder responsi- International Biathlon Union (IBU) work that WADA has achieved in bilities and the WADA resources Secretary General Michael Geistlinger helping to establish 14 Regional available to them leading up to the discusses the progress made by the Anti-Doping Organizations 2008 mandatory compliance organization in the aftermath of the serving 119 countries. reporting deadline. Turin Olympic Games. Page 17 Page 22 Page 31 China Update Ethics, Enhancement and Sport Athlete Profile: Marcus Vinícius Freire China’s new anti-doping agency The Hastings Center is the world's The Olympic Silver Medalist and is the only new agency the first research institution devoted three-time Brazilian delegation government has created during to bioethics. Its President, Chef de Mission discusses the role a period when it has sought to Tom Murray, presents ethics of teamwork in fostering successful limit its growth. These and other arguments supporting the approaches to anti-doping. details from the WADA president’s fight against doping. Page 33 second trip to the country. Page 24 Page 20 Information and Education in India Athlete Outreach WADA Updates & Calendar Pg WADA reviews India’s progress in A review of recent athlete Streamlining Web-based developing anti-doping institutions outreach events and of the Spanish-Language Content............30 while conducting information and new resources now available 2008 Prohibited List ...........................30 education sessions in conjunction to assist stakeholders with New WADA Education Director.........30 with the Indian Ministry of Youth their own outreach programs. WADA Event Calendar........................35 Affairs and Sports. Page 27 Page 21 Richard W. Pound, WADA President & Chairman Parting Thoughts More than eight years ago This special issue of Play True, behind the reliable science and Government and Sport came published in time for distribution at respond to those who make false together to combat the greatest the Third World Conference on or unsupported statements (almost threat ethical sport has ever known. Doping in Sport, provides a always with a degree of self- They agreed on the creation of an historical perspective of our interest) attacking the science. international agency whose mission progress—beginning with the Similarly, more resources and is focused squarely on combating revolutionary act of Sport and partnerships are needed in the doping. I was handed the challenge Government joining forces to research field to ensure that anti- In a knee-jerk reaction to the recent proliferation of doping scandals, certain individuals argue for legalization. This position is incomprehensible, irresponsible and reprehensible in light of the dangers doping poses to athlete health and the future of sport, and it needs to be put to rest once and for all. of establishing and leading the confront the scourge of doping, doping keeps up with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which I and then developing into a opportunistic and entrepreneurial accepted with a profound sense of sustained and ever-evolving science of cheating by doping. responsibility, knowing that in movement that builds on the many respects, the future of sport foundation, draws on our Major break-ups of massive and the health of athletes were in experience and looks to the future. manufacturing and trafficking our hands. I have taken this rings, most recently the Operation responsibility very seriously and And looking towards the future, Raw Deal, confirm what we have given it my full energy. there is much more to do. already knew, that doping is a crisis of international proportion I am extremely proud of what we Recent events tell us that doping is and impact. But not all countries all have accomplished by working much more pervasive than some of have the regulatory framework that together during this relatively brief the most cynical observers might allows law enforcement authorities period. The Foundation Board and ever have imagined. For one, in to stem the rise of these nefarious its leadership, stakeholders around certain camps, the conduct of the schemes. All governments need to the globe and our highly dedicated past has allowed doping to take accelerate the process of ratifying staff have firmly established this root and spread, like a cancer, the UNESCO International agency as a unique partnership taking over the culture of certain Convention against Doping in Sport between Sport and Government, sports. Today, the question for and applying its tenets in earnest. have brought together many some is, can our sport survive? stakeholders and perspectives Pressure and assistance, together Not all countries are actively into one single set of rules for with support for improved efforts, engaged in anti-doping. The anti-doping, covering all athletes must be increased to ensure that international spotlight needs to be in all sports and all countries, these organizations take the right focused on those countries so that have established the first and only steps, now. they are held accountable for their coordinated scientific research part in the global harmonized fight program for the detection of The science of detection and against doping. WADA’s performance enhancing laboratory performance need to be development program has made substances, have expanded beyond criticism, including limiting inroads. Now all need to the reach of anti-doping in the possibility of false negative tests participate. The absence of even underserved regions through or legal loopholes. Those involved one country from the fight against our development program. in the fight against doping in sport doping risks upsetting the balance The list goes on. must also be willing to stand sought for a level playing field. 1 play true - issue 3 - 2007 David Howman, WADA Director General A Tribute to Richard W. Pound Education can no longer play a As we prepare for the Third Richard has always had the back seat to other strategies in anti- World Conference on Doping courage to speak the unvarnished doping. Children need to hear the in Sport and for the changing truth, and that is what has message and be given the tools, at of the guard in the selection of been required to effect change. a very young age, to respond in the a government representative to most healthful way when confronted become WADA’s next president, Indeed, throughout the eight years with the question of doping. Nor I take this opportunity on he has led WADA, Richard has should the educational process be behalf of everybody, to express had the vision to see the larger limited to children. It needs to affect our warmest gratitude to strategic picture and the courage the entire spectrum of society. Richard Pound. to follow it through. Our success is a measure and a recognition In a knee-jerk reaction to the recent Richard dedicated his efforts of his vision and leadership. proliferation of doping scandals, and skills to the creation of what certain individuals argue for has become a highly effective We gather at this World legalization.