National Program
The basic values on which the Saudi anti-Doping program stands:
Saudi Anti-doping program seeks to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as “the spirit of sport”; it is the essence of Olympism; it is how we play true. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and is characterized by the following values:
- Ethics, fair play and honesty
- Health
- Excellence in performance
- Character and education
- Fun and joy
- Teamwork
- Dedication and commitment
- Respect for rules and laws
- Respect for self and other Participants
- Courage
- Community and solidarity
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.
The Saudi Arabian National anti-doping Program is conducted according to the following main elements:
- Education and Awareness.
- Training and Research.
- Therapeutic Use Exemption.
- Sample collection and Testing.
- Result Management.
- Sanctions.
- Appeals.
Scope
These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to the following:
- Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee
- Saudi Arabian Anti-Doping Committee (SAADC)
- Saudi Sport Federations and Organizations
- All participants in programs and activities supervised by Saudi Sports Federations and Organizations.
- Any Person who is not a member of a Saudi Arabian National Federation and who fulfills the requirements to be part of SAADC Registered Testing Pool, must become a member of the Person’s National Federation, and shall make himself available for Testing, at least twelve months before participating in International Events or Events of his National Federation.
Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel should comply with SAADC anti-doping rules. Each Saudi Sport Federation shall take the necessary steps to ensure that all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel within its authority and all affiliated associations are informed and bound by these rules.
These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to all Doping Controls over which SAADC has jurisdiction.