The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations across all sports and countries. Developed and maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Code ensures that athletes around the world are subject to the same standards for doping control, regardless of their sport, nationality, or level of competition.
By aligning national and international efforts, the Code promotes fairness, transparency, and consistency in the fight against doping. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of athletes and support personnel, defines anti-doping rule violations, and establishes clear procedures for testing, investigations, results management, and sanctions.
The National Anti-Doping Commission of Barbados adopts and enforces the World Anti-Doping Code to uphold the integrity of sport and protect the health and rights of clean athletes.