ANTI-DOPING
Muaythai Australia works closely with Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) to ensure that Muaythai is conducted in a safe and fair environment in Australia, and with the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) internationally to ensure a drug-free environment in Muaythai.
The Muaythai Australia anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy | Sport Integrity. All members, participants and non-participants associated with Muaythai Australia are bound by these rules, effective 1st August 2021.
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA)
Sport Integrity Australia’s role is to keep Australian sport safe and fair, at all levels, for all participants. As Australia’s national anti-doping organisation, SIA is responsible for implementing an effective program consistent with international requirements and Australian legislation.
SIA can assist with all anti-doping, medications, supplements, prohibited list and therapeutic use exemption(TUE) forms. Visit the link below for more information.
Protecting Sport Together | Sport Integrity Australia
World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA)
WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.
WADA was established in 1999 as an international independent agency in the movement for doping-free sport. The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities around the world.
The Prohibited List | World Anti Doping Agency (wada-ama.org)
Visit the WADA website for further information.
Anti-Doping Education
Anti doping education and resources are offered to all levels of athletes, their parents, teachers, coaches and support personnel of the community, it is free and readily accessible.
Visit SIA eLearning, an online portal offering quality anti-doping education.
Visit the SIA website for further information.
Sport Integrity App
The Sport Integrity App is designed with athletes in mind, it is great way to keep up to date with all the latest information to help you with any concerns you may have regarding but not limited to supplements, medications and TUE. It is also a great tool to offer feedback to Sports Integrity Australia.
The app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores.
Prohibited Substances and Methods
Some drugs, medications, substances and methods are banned in sports. Athletes competing in sports governed by a World Anti-Doping Code-compliant anti-doping policy need to be aware that they can’t just take any drug or medication, or even use certain methods.
WADA runs a consultation period through its List Expert Group and Health, Medical and Research Committee before preparing and publishing the Prohibited List. The Prohibited List is updated and published by WADA each year and is the International Standard that outlines:
- The substances and methods that are prohibited in and out of competition.
- The sports in which the substances and methods are prohibited.
It is important to note that not all prohibited substances are specifically named in the Prohibited List. For a complete check if a substance is prohibited, head to the check your substances online resource (administered by Global DRO).
If you have any questions about prohibited substances or methods, contact Sport Integrity Australia by calling: 1300 027 232 or via email: substance.enquiries@sportintegrity.gov.au
Testing & Whereabouts
A Sport Integrity Australia official (or an accredited official acting on behalf of Sport Integrity Australia) may require you to provide a sample at any time and at any place. Athletes who are part of the Registered and National Testing Pool need to tell SIA where they are going to be, at specific times, so no-advance notice testing can be performed. SIA can test either in-competition or out-of-competition. Testing can take place at an athlete’s training venue or home address. Testing with no advance notice and sample collection can include the collection of urine, blood or both.
SIA doping control program complies with the following:
- World-Anti-Doping Code
- International Standard for Testing and Investigation (ISTI)
- Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020
- Sport Integrity Australia Regulations 2020 including the National Anti‑Doping (NAD) scheme.
Visit here for more information: Athlete Testing | Sport Integrity Australia
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
Athletes may at times need to use a prohibited medication and/or method to treat a legitimate medical condition. A Therapeutic Use Exemption is an exemption that allows an athlete to use, for therapeutic purposes only, an otherwise prohibited substance or method (of administering a substance).
Under the World Anti-Doping Code–International Standard-Therapeutic Use Exemptions (2023) an athlete may be granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption if (and only if) they can show, on the balance of probabilities, that certain conditions are met.
Visit here for more information:Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) | Sport Integrity Australia
Supplements in Sport
Supplements can be a factor in many athletes training and dietary programs. Supplements can be contaminated and/or include substances that may be on the prohibited list. For all information regarding supplements and recommended testing agencies visit:
Sport Supplements & Supps In Sport - Athlete Advice (sportintegrity.gov.au)
Check Your Substance via Global DRO
Global DRO is an easy accessible way to check your substance for commonly prescribed medications and over the counter medicines in Australia that are permitted or prohibited in their sport.
Visit the Global DRO website and SIA website for further information.
Report Doping Confidentially
SIA has an anonymous reporting tool on their website where you can report doping in your sport. Legislation ensures that all information is treated with the strictest confidence.
Athlete Testing | Sport Integrity Australia
You can ring or email Sport Integrity Australia via the following:
Phone: 1300 027 232
Email: reporting@sportintegrity.gov.au