Update of the Anti-Doping mobile app
2014-12-22The Lithuanian Anti-Doping Agency has been in operation for ten years
2015-07-27On 1 January 2015, amendments to the World Anti-Doping Code enter into force.
Fundamental changes to the Code
The new Code strengthens sanctions for anti-doping rule violations. The sanction for a first-time anti-doping rule violation is increased to between 2 and 4 years' Ineligibility (currently between a severe warning and 2 years' Ineligibility), unless the athlete can prove there was no intentional use.
The Code defines circumvention of doping controls as an anti-doping rule violation. Meanwhile, the time limit for missing 3 tests or providing false location information is reduced from 18 months to 12 months, which means that the statute of limitations for a violation runs out sooner, but the sanction for these violations is increased to 2 years (previously 1 year).
National Anti-Doping Organisations and International Federations are under an obligation to automatically open an investigation, within their jurisdiction, against the Athlete Support Personnel in the event of a positive sample from a minor athlete. There is also a new provision for coaches and support staff who are disqualified - the Athlete's cooperation with such staff, with knowledge of the disqualification, will be considered an anti-doping rule violation, and the Athlete himself may face sanctions.
