Athletes are crucial to clean sport.The actions, behaviours and choices of all athletes determine how clean sport is. To make the global anti-doping system work, athletes around the world need to commit to their anti-doping responsibilities. If you are an athlete, coach or anyone involved with supporting athletes, it is important that you understand the RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES of athletes and others under the World Anti-Doping Code, part three see below for more information.
The Principle of Strict Liability
In anti-doping, the principle of Strict Liability applies – if something is in the athlete’s body, the athlete is responsible for it!
You can read more about The Principle of Strict Liability : The Principle of Strict Liability
Rights and Responsibilities of the Athlete
The success of clean sport depends on mutual respect of the rights of all involved. For this reason, it is important that you understand your rights, and the rights of other athletes. As important as it is for athletes to understand their rights, it is equally important to understand their Anti-Doping Responsibilities. You can find a summary of important Athlete rights and responsibilities : Rights and Responsibilities of Athletes
The World Anti-Doping Agency has produced the Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act to ensure that athlete rights within anti-doping are clearly set out, accessible, and universally applicable. You can read that document here
Rights and Responsibilities of the Athlete Support Personnel
To give their athlete the best support, Athlete Support Personnel should also make themselves aware of the rights and responsibilities of Athletes and others. You can read more about the topic : Rights and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel
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