Education
The importance of values within the context of anti-doping education is highlighted in the definition of education in the Code:
“Education is the process of learning to instill values and develop behaviors that foster and protect the spirit of sport, and to prevent intentional and unintentional doping.”
Read more about the WDSF's "Principles and Values associated with Clean Sport".
Tools
Play True
Play True! is WADA’s slogan. Athletes who pledge to "play true" are committed to sport that is free from doping. By being part of the Play True Generation athletes in DanceSport commit to leading the way in promoting and ensuring clean sport.
WADA's Play True Quiz is an interactive computer game that tests athletes and their entourage’s knowledge about anti-doping. It is currently available in 36 languages. As an integral element of its Outreach Programme, WADA devoted considerable resources to
the development of this interactive computer game which has been showcased at major events including the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and many international events.
Play True Youth
The Youth Quiz was developed to target a younger audience by providing them core anti-doping information that better suits their level. This interactive tool has been featured at the Youth Olympic Games and other youth events. The Youth Quiz is currently available in 34 languages.
ADEL platform
ADEL courses for athletes:
- Privacy and Information Security Awareness for Athletes
- Athlete's Guide to the 2021 Code
- At-a-Glance: Athlete Whereabouts
- At-a-Glance: Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
- At-a-Glance: Anti-Doping Overview
- Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Testing - The Basics
- Factsheet - Glucocorticoid Injections
- ADEL for International-Level Athletes
- Guide to the List 2023
- ADEL for National-Level Athletes
- ADEL for Registered Testing Pool Athletes
- Welcome to Sport Values
- Respect
- Equity
- Inclusion
- ADEL for Talented Level Athletes
- Recertification course for International-Level Athletes/National Level-Athletes
ADEL courses for athlete support personnel:
- ADEL for High Performance Coaches
- Factsheet for Medical Professionals - Glucocorticoid Injection
- ADEL for Medical Professionals
- ADEL for Medical Professionals at Major Games
- ADEL for Parents of Elite Athletes
- Athlete Support Personnel Guide to the Code 2021
- Sport Values in Every Classroom
ITA webinars
- Webinar 1 - Introduction to anti-doping (6 July): Session 1 - Introduction to anti-doping - YouTube
- Webinar 2 - The Doping Control Process (13 July): Session 2 - The Doping Control Process - YouTube
- Webinar 3 - Medications, Supplements, Prohibited List and TUEs (20 July): Session 3 - Medications, Supplements, Prohibited List and Therapeutic Use Exemptions - YouTube
- Webinar 4 - Principles and Values of Clean Sport (27 July): Session 4 - Principles and values of Clean Sport - YouTube
- Webinar 5 - Out-of-Competition Testing (3 August): Session 5 - Out of Competition Testing - YouTube
ITA monthly webinars 2025
February
Monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: The Anti-Doping Rule Violations”.
Join for the second webinar of 2025 focused on the Anti-Doping Rule Violations, featuring Ayesha Talpade, ITA Senior Legal Counsel. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.
To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the registration link by February 16th. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for your live questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field!
As always, this webinar will be in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), Spanish (español), French (français) and Russian (русский).
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g5omkWPDRfekT75ueGix8Q#/registration
Event date: Tuesday 25 February, 14:00 – 15:00 CET
March
Monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”.
Join us for our third webinar of 2025 focused on Ask the Expert: Testing, featuring Jack Pinnick-Gray, ITA Senior Testing Officer. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.
To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the registration link by 17 March 2025. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for your live questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field!
As always, we are pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
Topic: “Ask the Expert: Testing”
Event date: Tuesday 25 March, 14:00 – 15:00 CET
Panellist: Jack Pinnick-Gray, ITA Senior Testing Officer
Moderator: Dilhan Karaç, ITA Education Team
April
Webinar of 2025 focused on Ask the Expert: Supplements, featuring Jeni Pearce, MNZM, NZRD Performance Nutritionist. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.
To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the registration link by 20 April. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for your live questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field!
As always, we are pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
Topic: “Ask the Expert: Supplements”
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yfjCnAN1SQaeNRlLWIeAaA#/registration
Event date: Tuesday 29 April, 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Panellist: Jeni Pearce, MNZM, NZRD Performance Nutritionist
Moderator: Armando Urban, ITA Education Team
May
Webinar of 2025 focused on Ask the Expert: Nutrition, featuring Professor Louise Burke, IOC Diploma program in Sports Nutrition and Australian Catholic University Director. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.
To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the registration link by 13 May. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for your live questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field!
As always, we are pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
Topic: “Ask the Expert: Nutrition”
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7XxkVFvQAipzmtHR8_QaA#/registration
Event date: Thursday 22 May, 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Panellist: Professor Louise Burke, IOC Diploma program in Sports Nutrition and Australian Catholic University Director
Moderator: Mairi Irvine, ITA Education Team
June
Webinar featuring Talei Aldiss, boxing athlete from New Zealand, we will explore the concept of resilience – the capacity to recover from adversity, stress, and setbacks.
A 2022 report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency highlights vulnerabilities faced by athletes, such as high injury rates and the intense physical demands of their sports. Resilient athletes are better equipped to manage these challenges without resorting to doping, allowing them to cope with injuries, performance slumps, and the relentless pressure to improve.
Talei will share her personal experiences in building resilience throughout her sporting journey, providing valuable insights and advice for athletes and their support teams. There will also be an opportunity for live Q&A.
As always, we are pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
Topic: “Building Resilience in Sport”
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NvtEQ9AtSjuPK07E1Hi1tA
Event date: Thursday 26 June, 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Panellist: Talei Aldiss, Boxer & Muay Thai Fighter, New Zealand
Moderator: Nikki Hamblin, OLY - ITA Education Team
July
Webinar featuring Camille Cheng, a three-time Olympic swimmer and seven-time Asian Games medallist from Hong Kong and an IOC Mental Health Ambassador, we will delve into the topic of mental health in sport.
A 2022 vulnerabilities report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency infers that athletes experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges may be more susceptible to doping as a way to cope with pressure, meet expectations, or achieve goals - especially if they lack healthy coping mechanisms.
Camille will share her experiences of mental health in relation to and beyond her sporting journey, providing valuable insights and advice for athletes and their support teams. There will also be an opportunity for a live Q&A.
As always, we are pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).
Topic: “Mental Health in Sport”
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cEmn2klvQNCguNeK-ea60A#/registration
Event date: Thursday 31 July, 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Panellist: Camille Cheng, OLY - Three-time Olympic swimmer, IOC Mental Health Ambassador
Moderator: Nikki Hamblin, OLY - ITA Education Team
ITA event-based education reports 2023
Event-based education report - Breaking World Championship - September
Event-based education report_2023 WDSF RNR and BW Championships_Geneva
Event-based education report_WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series 2023
ITA event-based education reports 2024
Event report - WDSF Standard and Latin Stuttgart Open
Event report - 2024 WDSF World Youth Breaking Championships CNH
Published on 25 August 2018 (last update on 17 July 2025)