Any Person belonging to the Olympic Movement in any capacity whatsoever is bound by the provisions of the Olympic Charter and shall abide by the decisions of the IOC. The Olympic Charter reflects the importance the IOC places on the fight against doping in sport and its support for the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) as adopted by the IOC. The IOC has established and adopted these IOC Anti-Doping Rules (Rules) in accordance with the Code, with the expectation that they will contribute, in the spirit of sport, to the fight against doping in the Olympic Movement.
The President of the IOC appoints a Medical Commission which, in accordance with the instructions of the IOC Executive Board, is responsible for the implementation of these rules. The IOC Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) is the committee appointed by the IOC Medical Commission to assess each application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). Unless specifically provided for in the Code, the person responsible for the administration of the provisions herein shall be the IOC Medical Director.
The meanings of the capitalized terms (which appear in italics) contained in these rules are defined in Appendix 1 hereto.
APPLICATION OF THE CODE - DEFINITION OF DOPING – BREACH OF THE
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the highest authority of the Olympic movement and the Olympic Games in particular. The rules are supplemented by other IOC documents, international standards addressed by the entire rule, and the anti-doping rules of the relevant MoHs. Anti-doping rules, like competition rules, are sports rules that govern the conditions under which sports are played.
All participants (athletes and athlete support personnel) and other persons accept these rules as a condition of participation and are deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules. The IOC Executive Board is responsible for establishing anti-doping policies, guidelines and procedures, including dealing with anti-doping rule violations and compliance with internationally accepted rules, including the Code. The IOC Medical Director may delegate specific responsibilities to one or more such persons at his discretion.
Athletes or other Persons shall be responsible for knowing what constitutes an anti-doping rule violation and the substances and methods included on the Prohibited List.
ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS
THE PROHIBITED LIST
Athletes who do not already have an approved TUE can apply to obtain a TUE from the IOC. The TUEC will immediately evaluate such new requests in accordance with the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions and make a decision on such request, which will be the final decision of the IOC. The IOC Medical Commission will immediately inform the athlete, the athlete's NOC, WADA and the relevant International Federation of its decision.
The IOC Medical Commission shall notify WADA prior to Day 1 of the London Olympic Games of all TIs received and deliver a copy so that WADA may exercise its jurisdiction under Article 3.2.3.1. If WADA determines that the approval or rejection of a TI was not in accordance with the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, WADA may reverse that decision.
DOPING CONTROL
There are a number of binding criteria established by the IOC in accordance with the International Standard for Testing. The technical operations of the Doping Control program at the London Olympic Games by LOCOG are addressed in the "Technical Procedures Relating to Doping Control", a copy of which is attached as Appendix 3 to these Rules. In order to deliver an effective anti-doping program for the London Olympic Games and to avoid unnecessary duplication in Doping Control, the IOC will work with WADA, the International Federations and the NOCs to ensure that there is coordination of the Doping Control is during the Period of the Olympic Games in London.
Any alleged act or omission by an NOC shall not be a defense to a charge that an Athlete has failed to comply with the residency requirements of these Rules. Without prejudice to this, it is each NOC's responsibility (a) to ensure that the residential information set out above is provided to the IOC in relation to that Athlete participating in the London Olympic Games on behalf of the NOC and included in a registered Testing Team and (b) to the extent permitted by the relevant OPD operating a registered team to test, monitor and manage location information during the London Olympic Games for each such Athlete. The NOC is also responsible for ensuring that all such information is updated and that such updates are made available to the IOC.
The IOC and LOCOG will provide full and complete access to Independent Observers who are responsible for and conduct the Independent Observer Program for Doping Control at the London Olympic Games.
ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES
A significant amount of testing will be target testing and other testing will be determined by random selection.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE WITH RESPECT TO ALLEGED ANTI-DOPING RULE
In this case, the proposal of the Disciplinary Commission is not binding on the IOC Executive Committee, whose decision constitutes the decision of the IOC. Athletes relating to the period of the London Olympic Games according to the international standard for testing. It is the responsibility of the Head of Mission to notify the appropriate National Anti-Doping Organization about the Athlete.
The President of the Disciplinary Committee may impose a provisional suspension on the athlete or other person concerned until the Disciplinary Committee or the IOC Executive Board, as the case may be, pronounces a decision. The president of the disciplinary commission may issue a temporary suspension in other appropriate cases, especially as described in Article 6.2.4.4 of these regulations. No person may be a member of the IOC Disciplinary Committee if (i) they have the same nationality as the athlete or other person concerned; (ii) has any reported or apparent conflict of interest with such Athlete, such Athlete's National Olympic Committee or International Federation, or any person involved in the Case; or (iii) does not feel free and independent in any way.
Notification to the Head of Mission or to the President or Secretary General of the NOC regarding the Athlete or other person shall be considered delivery of notification to the NOC.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS, INELIGIBILITY FOR
The notification for an athlete or another person who has been accredited based on the request of the NOC, can be made by submitting the notification to the NOC.
SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS
No person who has been declared ineligible shall, during the period of ineligibility, participate in any capacity at the London Olympic Games. The consequences of anti-doping rule violations and the conduct of further hearings resulting from hearings and decisions made by the IOC, including with respect to the imposition of sanctions beyond those relating to the London Olympic Games, shall be governed by the relevant International Federations.
CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS
FINANCIAL AND OTHER SANCTIONS ASSESSED AGAINST NATIONAL OLYMPIC
APPEALS
DOPING CONTROL FOR HORSES – EQUINE ANTI-DOPING AND CONTROLLED
APPLICABLE LAW, AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF ANTI-DOPING
LANGUAGES
DEFINITIONS
CRITERIA RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR TESTING
The ADO will establish criteria for who may be authorized to be present during a Sample Collection session in addition to the Sampling Staff (and the athlete). The ADO will ensure that the Doping Control Station complies with the minimum criteria as prescribed in 6.3.2. The DCO will use a doping control station that, as a minimum, ensures the athlete's privacy and is used exclusively as a doping control station for the duration of the sample collection session.
The doping control station should consist of a waiting area, one or more treatment rooms and one or more toilets. The "waiting room" should include a check-in counter at the entrance, a refrigerator or other form of refrigeration for sealed beverages, enough chairs for the station's peak hours, and a television. The toilet must be large enough for 2 people and enable the witness to directly observe the delivery of the urine sample.
Please note that it is not an IOC requirement to record the athlete's home address and telephone number as these are already held by LOCOG for the sport. Unless otherwise agreed, the IOC requires samples collected from the London Olympics venues to be kept in a lockable refrigerator before being transported from the doping control station. A violation of the procedures and general provisions in this Annex shall not be invoked if the Athlete or other Person concerned has not been adversely affected by such violation.
The IOC generally requires one (1) additional Sample to be collected from an Athlete in the event that an initial Sample falls outside of laboratory requirements. In the event that additional laboratories need to be used for the London Olympics doping control programme, they will have to use the same agreed guidelines. The ADO will establish the necessary competency and qualification requirements for the positions of Doping Control Officer, Chaperone and Blood Collection Officer.
The ADO will develop duty sheets for all Sampling personnel that outline their respective responsibilities. LOCOG's use of existing anti-doping personnel in the host country and the plans for the recruitment and training of additional personnel required to carry out the Games anti-doping program are subject to IOC approval.
TECHNICAL PROCEDURES FOR DOPING CONTROL BY LOCOG FOR THE 2012
The method for identifying the athlete must be documented on the Doping control documentation. If at all possible, the DCO must continue to collect a Sample and must document the details of the delay in the Athlete's reporting to the Doping Control Station. To conduct the sample collection session in a manner that ensures the integrity, security and identity of the sample and respects the privacy of the athlete.
Other persons present who had a formal role during the athlete's sample collection may sign the documentation as witnesses to the procedure. Upon request, UKD must provide the athlete with a new sterile sample collection catheter. If an athlete is not satisfied with any of the equipment available for selection, this will be noted by the UKD.
If urine still remains, the DCO will ensure that the Athlete fills the B bottle to capacity as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. If the DCO agrees with the Athlete that all available kits are unsatisfactory, the DCO will terminate the collection of the Athlete's blood sample and this will be recorded by the DCO.
