International Testing Agency

🌍 Advance your anti-doping knowledge and gain practical experience through the ITA Doping Control Officer Foundation Program.

With the October and December 2026 sessions approaching, now is the ideal time to secure your place and prepare for a future in clean sport.

📍 Upcoming sessions:
• Shanghai, China | 14–16 October 2026
• Brisbane, Australia | 19-21 October 2026
• Lausanne, Switzerland | 2–4 December 2026

Designed for future Doping Control Officers and organisations building testing capacity, the program combines practical workshops with expert-led learning and international collaboration.

💬 Feedback from a recent participant:
“The course gave me a much clearer understanding of anti-doping procedures and how testing missions are conducted in practice. The international environment and practical exercises made the learning experience both engaging and inspiring.”

Participants leave the program with greater confidence, practical understanding, and a stronger connection to the global clean sport community.

📍 Applications remain open: https://ita.sport/dco-ft/

The ITA, acting on behalf of the UCI to lead clean sport operations in cycling, will implement a robust and intelligence-led anti-doping program during the 2026 Tour de France. Following its involvement in other major cycling events earlier in the year, the ITA is working closely with key partners, including national anti-doping organisations and public authorities, to uphold the integrity of the iconic Grand Tour.

Read more: https://vuuvyv.short.gy/0LYLsQ

We are excited to welcome Nara Kim as the newest ITA Education Ambassador! 🌟

Nara is a former national team artistic gymnast who now dedicates her career to anti-doping education. Through her journey as an athlete, she learned that true success is built on integrity, respect, and fair play – values that continue to guide her work today 🤸‍♀️

As an ITA- and KADA-certified International Doping Control Officer (iDCO), Nara has contributed to major international sporting events, including the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. She is passionate about making anti-doping education accessible, relatable, and meaningful for athletes around the world 📚

We're proud to have Nara on board, sharing her experience and inspiring athletes worldwide to 🌍

Last call!🤓
Don't forget to get ready for our sixth monthly webinar of 2026! Louisa Lobigs, ITA Science & Medical Manager and Ana Moraleda, ITA Science & Medical Expert, will be answering your questions submitted through the registration link, plus more during the live Q&A!

🔗 Registration: https://vuuvyv.short.gy/vtkrGZ