Athletes Rights and Responsibilities

Athletes rights and responsibilities

When selected for doping control, athletes have the right to:
A representative and an interpreter, if available
Ask for additional information about the sample collection process
Request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for the following valid reasons:
For In-Competition Testing:
Participation in a medal ceremony and media commitments
Performing a warm-down
Competing in further competitions
Obtaining the necessary medical treatment
Obtaining photo identification
For Out-of-Competition Testing:
Locating a representative
Completing a training session
Receiving necessary medical treatment
Obtaining photo identification
When selected for doping control, athletes have the responsibility to:
Comply with the sample collection procedure (failure to do so could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation)
Provide appropriate photo identification to the DCO or Chaperone
Report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for a delay
Remain within continuous observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the sample collection procedure is complete