Anti-doping & Motorsport Athletes
This is something often overlooked for Motorsport Athletes, yet its significance and impact applies equally to Motorsport and Olympic Athletes. Understanding the anti-doping laws can be challenging, as the simplest of oversights can have significant consequences. The recent news surrounding bans placed on a motorsport athlete shows how serious and damaging consequences can be.
Did you know:
- Something as simple as having intravenous fluids when dehydrated, or managing Asthma requires a Theraputic Use Exemption (TUE) issued by regularity bodies.
- Supplements not containing banned substances can become cross-contaminated when manufactured in the same facility as banned substances, resulting in catastrophic outcomes.
So how does an athlete become aware and educated?
Navigating these laws can be complex. The ease of exposure to a banned substance may be surprising for many athletes. Particularly with the increased popularity and accessibility of supplements either locally or from overseas sources. The flyer below is general advice for Reaction Performance Athletes to assist their education and awareness. Our In-House Physician can provide you with a tailored assessment.
You can familiarise yourself with the regulations via the resources listed and WADA links below. Awareness remains the responsibility of the athlete, coaches and advisors. We are all bound by these regulations. If you need more information or advice, please contact us and we will consult our in house Physician on your personal circumstances.
Links:
https://www.wada-ama.org/en
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