All India ITF Taekwon-Do Association

Medical Anti-Doping

The AIITA Medical & Anti-Doping Committee ensures the physical safety, medical preparedness, and fair-play ethics of all participants by:
Providing medical supervision during events.
Creating health & safety guidelines.
Educating athletes on injury prevention.
Enforcing anti-doping protocols in accordance with WADA and NADA India rules.

Medical Responsibilities

  • Mandatory medical screening for national/international events.
  • On-spot medical teams during championships.
  • Return-to-Play guidelines for injured athletes.
  • Concussion protocol monitoring.
  • Emergency response management.

Anti-Doping Responsibilities

  • Zero tolerance for banned substances.
  • Compliance with WADA, NADA, and ITF Anti-Doping Code.
  • Educating athletes on risks of supplements & performance drugs.
  • Conducting doping control tests at official events.
  • Protecting athlete rights during sample collection.

Athlete Responsibilities

Athletes must:

  • Avoid prohibited substances.
  • Declare all medications to medical officials.
  • Check WADA list before consuming supplements.
  • Cooperate with doping test officers.

Prohibited Substances

As per WADA categories:

  • Anabolic agents.
  • Hormones & metabolic modulators.
  • Stimulants.
  • Narcotics.
  • Beta-2 agonists.
  • Diuretics & masking agents.
  • Cannabinoids (in-competition).

Penalties for Violations

  • Disqualification from event.
  • Suspension (1–4 years depending on severity).
  • Cancellation of ranking & medals.
  • Mandatory rehabilitation/education sessions.

Medical Anti Doping Form