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National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has received approval from the World Anti–Doping Agency (WADA). Now, NDTL will be able to manage Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) as a WADA-approved unit.
In this regard, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has granted approval for the NDTL, New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
This milestone marks a significant achievement for India in advancing its anti-doping initiatives. Now, India is part of a group of the 17 APMUs approved by WADA worldwide. India’s APMU would serve the country as well as the anti-doping organizations of neighboring countries.
It is a matter of great pride for India and the NDTL, New Delhi. This recognition will open new pathways and strengthen NDTL’s credibility as a key player in the world for the fight against doping.
The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time. By analyzing variations in parameters such as blood and steroid profiles, the ABP helps to ensure fair play in sports and to protect clean athletes.
Doping control (testing) is one tool that Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) use to level the playing field and protect clean sport. If you are competing at the national or international level, you are subject to doping control and can be tested anytime or anywhere.
Doping is defined as the presence of prohibited substances or methods to unfairly improve sporting performance and to gain an advantage over competitors.
The most common prohibited substances for doping in sport are: 1. Anabolic steroids (most common), which increase muscle mass and physical strength. 2. Stimulants (second most common), which increase excitement and decrease the sensation of fatigue.
The following are the various steps of The Doping Control Process:
1. Athlete Selection: Athletes can be selected for testing at anytime and anywhere.
2. Notification: A Doping Control Officer (DCO) will notify the selected athlete and inform the athlete of his/her rights and responsibilities.
3. Reporting to the Doping Control Station: The athlete should report immediately for the doping control test. The DCO may allow a delay in reporting under circumstances such as attending a press conference or victory ceremony and completing a training session.
4. Selecting the Sample Collection Vessel: The athlete will be given a few individually sealed sample collection vessels to select from. It is important to ensure that the packaging is intact and that the vessel is free of contaminant.
5. Provision of the Sample: When the athlete is ready to provide with the sample, the athlete will be accompanied by a DCO of the same gender to the toilet. The athlete should wash his/her hands, disrobe from knees to chest and from hands to elbow to provide an unobstructed view of the passing of the sample to the DCO. A minimum of 90 ml of urine is needed for a complete sample. The athlete may also be asked to provide a blood sample during the same doping control session.
6. Selecting the Sample Collection Kit: Athletes will be offered a choice of sealed sample collection equipment (which includes A Sample and B Sample bottles), and should check they have not been tampered with.
7. Dividing and Sealing the Sample: The athlete will divide the sample between the A Sample and B Sample bottles, and then tightly fasten the bottles. The B Sample bottle should contain at least 30 ml of urine and the rest can be poured into the A Sample bottle. The bottle will then need to be sealed in plastic bags and placed into the storage box. The athlete can provide consent for his/her representative or the DCO to assist, if required. A small amount of urine should be left in the collection vessel for the DCO to measure the specific gravity.
8. Testing the Suitability of the Sample: The DCO will check the Specific Gravity of the sample to ensure it is not too diluted for analysis. If the sample is too diluted, the DCO will record this on the doping control form and request additional samples to be provided until one that is within the required range for Specific Gravity is provided, or until the DCO determines that, due to exceptional circumstances, the session should end.
9. Completing the Doping Control Form (DCF): The athlete will complete the DCF by:
-Declaring any medication or supplements taken during the past 7 days
-Providing details of any Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
-Noting any comments about the doping control procedures
-Confirming the information on the doping control form are correct
-Ensuring the laboratory copy of the form does not contain any information that will identify the athlete
-Signing and receiving a copy of the DCF
The Laboratory Process: All collected samples will be packaged and sent to a WADA-accredited laboratory for analysis. The transportation will be monitored by chain of custody procedures to ensure the security of the samples and that the samples can be tracked.
Modifications for Minors and Athletes with Disability: An athlete who is a minor or an athlete with a disability may require slight modifications to the sample collection procedure.
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