Over 1,300 collected samples, 9 anti-doping rule violations and 13 non-analytical investigations: these are the key numbers reflecting the Polish Anti-Doping Agency’s activities last year. 2020 was one of the most unusual periods in the history of Polish and global sport. The restrictions that affected every field of activity had a strong impact also on Read more about POLADA among the leading agencies conducting non-analytical investigations. Summary of activities carried out in 2020[…]

The pandemic did not stop educational activities carried out within the Play Fair project. Over 3,500 young athletes, coaches, teachers and sports activists from all over Poland took part in either direct or online meetings. In 2021, the main goal of POLADA’s educational activities will be to provide training to athletes who have qualified for Read more about 2020: a year of online education[…]

National anti-doping agencies in the framework of the CEADO Association signed an agreement with International Testing Agency (ITA). The main aim of the cooperation is to improve the process of coordination of anti-doping controls and to increase the effectiveness of anti-doping activities before the Tokyo IO 2021. The agreement was signed by the National Anti-Doping Read more about CEADO signed an agreement with ITA[…]

We are pleased to inform that our laboratory has successfully completed the WADA reaccreditation process and has received the status of full accreditation for the year 2021. Laboratory received re-accreditation certificate signed by Mr. Witold Banka, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency. WADA is confident that polish laboratory will make a valuable contribution to the Read more about Polish laboratory with WADA’s accreditation[…]

On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas we wish you many moments of respite, mutual understanding, health and time spent with your nearest and dearest in a loving atmosphere. Let the New Year give all of us the opportunity to pursue our professional goals and fulfil our most secret dreams.  

The Polish Anti-Doping Agency has become a partner of an innovative WADA project. The aim of the partnership is to train over 100 anti-doping specialists and practitioners in Europe. The pilot educational project “Global to Local” will help to increase the number and capabilities of specialists working to protect pure sport. Under WADA’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan, Read more about “Global to Local” – POLADA is a partner of the WADA pilot project[…]

In response to the approval of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA) by the U.S. Senate and the unilateral implementation, CEADO joins WADA’s concerns about the impact on the worldwide effort to harmonize anti-doping rules.   The Central European Anti-Doping Organization (CEADO) expresses its concerns in regard to the decision of the United States Senate to Read more about CEADO statement on Rodchenkov Act[…]

Polish Anti-Doping Agency informs about next adverse analytical finding for an EPO. The sample was collected out of competition during one hour testing slot. This is a second detected case which also  refers to cycling. Analysis of the sample was conducted by Polish Anti-Doping Laboratory in Warsaw. An athlete has a right to analyze B Read more about Second EPO case detected by POLADA[…]

POLADA informs about a detection of a first EPO case in history of organization. Sample was collected during Polish National Championships in MTB XCO from one of the athletes. Analysis of a sample was conducted in Polish Anti-Doping Laboratory in Warsaw. This case proofs that it is possible to conduct successful doping controls during COVID-19 Read more about First EPO case detected by POLADA[…]

In the report you will find all data about doping controls, education and result management conducted in 2019. Click on the link below to download POLADA Annual Report 2019. Annual Report 2019