World Aquatics, in partnership with the International
Testing Agency, has released the full results of its 2025 anti-doping program,
marking an important step forward in protecting the integrity of aquatic sports
in 2026.
With a strategic, intelligence-based approach, the
program carried out 5,345 sample collections from 1,786 athletes, with a
balanced participation between women and men. One key detail stands out: most
tests, 4,073, were conducted out of competition, reinforcing monitoring during
training periods, when the risk of violations is higher.
Scientific innovation was another major highlight.
Advanced techniques such as dried blood spot analysis, hormonal profiling, and
steroid testing significantly expanded detection capabilities, placing the
program among the most advanced in the world.
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore served
as the central stage for these efforts, with more than 4,000 tests conducted
throughout the year and over 600 during the competition itself. On average,
each athlete was tested twice, while approved neutral athletes underwent at
least four controls in the pre-event period.
Another key development was the unprecedented
implementation of real-time performance monitoring. This technology analyzed
data during events to identify unexpected patterns, enabling faster and more
precise decisions on which athletes should be tested.
The result is an increasingly efficient system that
combines testing volume, data intelligence, and scientific innovation to ensure
fairness in competition and trust in results.
The commitment remains clear: to strengthen a fairer,
safer, and more transparent sporting environment for all athletes.
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