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Official WADA announcement concerning ADAMS

Dear ADAMS users, We have found a bug in the current ADAMS IOS Mobile Application. When a specific occurrence of a recurring entry is modified it deletes the entry on all selected dates and applies the modification to the selected entry only. We are working to fix this problem as soon as possible in production, however due to Apple’s new requirement to upgrade the App platform to IOS7 prior to a new release this will only be feasible by the end of the month. We can confirm there is no impact on the android version. Our apologies for the inconvenience. WADA ADAMS

First meeting of the IWF Anti-Doping Commission

The 1st official meeting of the Independent IWF Anti-Doping Commission was held on 29 January 2014 in Budapest in presence of Dr. Patrick Schamasch, Dr. Michael Petrou, Dr. Monika Ungar and Dr. Magdolna Trombitas. Mandated by the IWF Executive Board and Congress, the Anti-Doping Commission prepared the Action Plan to follow in the fight against doping for the year 2014. The following topics were discussed: • finalization of the International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP) • elaboration of the Test Distribution Plan (TDP)for in- and out-of-competition – assignment of the Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and Laboratories • establishment of the procedures for the Steroid Passport • establishment of Education Programs in line with the upcoming Youth Olympic Games 2014 Nanjing focusing on the 5 Continental Qualification

2014 Prohibited List takes effect

The 2014 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods took effect on January 1. Approved by WADA’s Executive Committee on September 11, 2013, the List can be viewed at WADA’s website or through the free iPhone

1st Afro-Asian Anti-Doping Symposium, Methodology of Training Science & Talent Identification Course

The 1st Afro-Asian Anti-Doping Symposium, Methodology of Training Science & Talent Identification Courses has just been held at RAMADA Hotel Conference Hall in Tashkent ,Uzbekistan . It is worth pointing out that a large number of AWF & WFA participate in the Opening Ceremony of the above-mentioned Symposium such as Dr.Ali Moradi AWF General Secretary , Mr.Shakhrillo Makhmudov Uzbekistan WF General Secretary , Mr.Khaled Mhalhel President of WFA , Mr.Manareddin Eshelli General Secretary of WFA and Mr.Farhad Turdiev  Vice  President of  Uzbekistan NOC ,Mr.Rashid Matkarimov AWF Coaching & Research Committee Member and Mrs.Barbara Kallo  IWF Anti-Doping Expert . It should be said that Mrs.Barbara Kallo announced the message of Dr.Tamas Ajan, the respectable President of IWF on Doping through education and scientific methods . At the commencement of Opening Ceremony Dr.Ali Moradi AWF General Secretary, Mr.Khaled Mhalhel President of WFA, and Mr.Farhad Turdiev Vice President of Uzbekistan NOC and Mr.Makhmudov Shakhrillo Uzbekistan WF General Secretary warmly welcomed all the participants and delegations . On the 1st and 2nd day of the Symposium 4th & 5th of December 2013 Dr.Farshid Ghazalian (IRI) & Mr.DAVOUDALI MALEKI (IRI) AWF Master Commission Secretary made presentation on Talent Identification in weightlifting sport and following them Dr.Davood Bagheri AWF Medical Committee Secretary and AWF Anti-Doping Expert with Mrs.Barbara Kallo (HUN) IWF Anti-Doping Expert and representative made lectures on Whereabouts and Anti-Doping issues. In addition it should be mentioned that the above Seminar fully supported and advocated By Mr.Mohammad Yousef Al Mana AWF President, Dr.Ali Moradi AWF General Secretary and High-Raking officials of Uzbekistan WF & NOC .  You are kindly informed that the representatives and officials of the following countries took part in the Symposium: Uzbekistan , Iran , Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan ,Nepal , Pakistan , Tajikistan , Vietnam , Thailand, Libya ,Nigeria , Seychelles ,Nigeria , Turkey ,Hungary . In the end,the above Symposium was held at a very high and successful level and a lot of useful , beneficial and up-to-date information and items presented to the participants and attendees

WADA Whereabouts App for smartphones now available

In its ongoing effort to support athletes and doping-free sport, WADA has launched the free ADAMS app for smartphones to more than 25,000 athletes worldwide. The app, which is available immediately to athletes using iPhone devices at the iTunes App Store will be of particular interest to those athletes in a registered testing pool who have specific anti-doping responsibilities regarding the provision of whereabouts information to support out-of-competition testing. The app will also be available to Android users in December. Using their smartphone, athletes can enter, check and change their whereabouts details at any time with just a few clicks. Using mobile notifications, the app also helps the athletes to remember their obligations to submit whereabouts, including the relevant deadlines to do so. “The app provides athletes with an easy, accessible way to report their whereabouts and remain in observance of the relevant regulations, thereby demonstrating their commitment to clean sport,” said WADA Director General David Howman. “Everyone benefits from this efficient solution, and we are pleased to offer the app.” Originally launched in 2012 by the Anti-Doping Authority of the Netherlands for their own athletes, the App represents the successful collaboration between the Anti-Doping Authority of the Netherlands, InnoSportNL, NOC*NSF and CGI, and addresses a shared need by all athletes for greater mobility in whereabouts reporting to ADAMS. For their work on the Dutch whereabouts App, CGI was nominated for the 2013 Dutch TIM Awards presented by CIO Magazine. For more information on athletes whereabouts, please consult our Questions &

World Conference on Doping in Sport Review

The Fourth World Conference on Doping in Sport concluded one week ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, following three full days discussing and debating the future of anti-doping in sport. The World Conference – which saw participants from the sport movement, public authorities, anti-doping community, athletes, coaches and the media converge – was widely considered a resounding success. The result was a strong sense of unity from all quarters on how to tackle the most pressing issue facing sport today – doping. Participants witnessed the ratification of the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code and four International Standards through the adoption of the Johannesburg Declaration. The election of the next WADA President and Vice President saw Sir Craig Reedie and H.E. Mr. M. A. Stofile appointed to represent the sport movement and governments respectively on the final day of the Conference. In addition, WADA’s Executive Committee met on November 12, while the Foundation Board convened for its November meeting on November 15. All participants at the Conference were unified in working towards their common goal – the rights of the clean athlete. The event was notable for the strong levels of support for the proposed themes of the 2015 Code. Past and present athletes vocalized their commitment to stronger doping sanctions, specifically the increase from two- to four-year bans for athletes caught doping from January 1, 2015. There was also widespread recognition for the need to allow WADA to retain its independent role in anti-doping in sport. Throughout the Conference WADA streamed plenary sessions and press conferences live on the Conference website. Clips of these sessions were made available, and can still be viewed at WADA’s YouTube Channel, WADA Movies. These videos, along with photographs of the World Conference, can also be accessed at WADA’s Media sharing portal by using the following login details: Username: media Password: wada Source: