About Us
A brief overview of BAN-NADO's mission and values.
The Bangladesh National Anti-Doping Organization (BAN NADO-BOA) is responsible for ensuring the clean sports in Bangladesh. Working together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports & Bangladesh Olympic Association. BAN NADO-BOA is operationally independent, it works to enforce anti-doping regulations across different stakeholders in sports, promoting clean and fair competition. It is a member of the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SA RADO) and operates in alignment with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), ensuring that its policies are consistent with international anti-doping standards.
BANNADO-BOA's mission is to safeguard the health of athletes and preserve the true spirit of sportsmanship in the country.
Important Documents
Access our official documents and publications.
Anti-Doping Rules
Complete anti-doping rules and regulations for athletes and sports organizations.
Annual Report 2023
Comprehensive annual report including activities, achievements, and financial statements.
Athlete's Guide
Essential information for athletes about anti-doping procedures and responsibilities.
Testing Procedures
Detailed procedures for sample collection, testing, and result management.
Therapeutic Use Exemption
Guidelines for athletes requiring therapeutic use exemptions for prohibited substances.
Important Links
Quick access to essential resources and partner organizations.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
International organization that develops and harmonizes anti-doping codes worldwide.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Supreme authority of the Olympic Movement and organizer of the Olympic Games.
Bangladesh Olympic Association
National Olympic Committee responsible for promoting and developing sports in Bangladesh.
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Government ministry responsible for youth development and sports in Bangladesh.
South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization
Regional organization promoting anti-doping efforts in South Asia.
Testing Procedures
(Urine, Blood & Athlete Biological Passport)
Introduction to Doping Control
The aim of testing is to detect and deter doping amongst athletes and to protect clean athletes. Any athlete under the testing jurisdiction of IWGA may be tested at any time, with no advance notice, and be required to provide a urine or a blood sample. Note that the IWGA anti-doping programme is managed by the International Testing Agency (ITA).
What to Expect During the Doping Control Process
The doping control process is clearly defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency. This means that no matter where and when an athlete is tested, the process should remain the same.
Notification
Athlete is notified of selection for testing
Reporting
Athlete reports to the doping control station
Selection
Sample type (urine, blood, or both) is selected
Collection
Sample is collected following proper protocol
Documentation
Completion of the Doping Control Form
Rights & Responsibilities During Sample Collection
Athlete Rights
- To have a representative accompany them during the process
- To request an interpreter, if one is available
- To ask for Chaperone's/Doping Control Officer's identification
- To ask any questions
- To request a delay for a valid reason (e.g., attending a victory ceremony, receiving necessary medical attention, warming down or finishing a training session)
- To request special assistance or modifications to the process
- To record any comments or concerns on the Doping Control Form
Athlete Responsibilities
- Report for testing immediately if selected
- Show valid identification (usually a government-issued ID). The official World Games accreditation is considered a valid form of identification during the event for which the accreditation is valid
- Remain in direct sight of the Doping Control Officer or Chaperone
- Comply with the collection procedure
Athlete Biological Passport
The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) was introduced in 2009 and is a pillar method in the detection of doping. It is an individual electronic profile that monitors selected Athlete biological variables that indirectly reveal the effects of doping.
ABP Benefits
- Provides longitudinal monitoring of an athlete's biological variables
- Allows for indirect detection of doping substances
- Helps identify athletes who may be using prohibited methods
- Serves as a deterrent to potential dopers
Anti-Doping Privacy Notice
The Privacy Notice describes how we will collect, use and share personal information about you to run the Games' anti-doping program and create a clean sport environment for all athletes.
Privacy Protection
All personal information collected during the anti-doping process is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and WADA's International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information. Athletes have the right to access their personal information and request corrections if needed.
Reference: World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)
Requirements of the Registered Testing Pool
Registered Testing Pool (RTP)
The Registered Testing Pool (RTP) is the pool of highest-priority athletes established separately at the international level by the ITTF and at the national level by National Anti-Doping Organizations.
Athletes included in the ITTF RTP are subject to both in-competition and out-of-competition testing as part of ITTF's test distribution plan and are therefore required to provide Whereabouts information as provided in Code Art. 5.5 (Athletes Whereabouts Information) and the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
The ITTF updates the composition of the RTP on a regular basis. Athletes are included in the RTP based on a set of criteria and are notified by the International Testing Agency/ITTF upon inclusion.
Inclusion Process
Inclusion in the RTP is done via the ITTF Inclusion Letter – this document contains all the key information, deadlines and athlete's responsibilities as it relates to athletes' RTP obligations.
Whereabouts Requirements
RTP Athletes must regularly provide whereabouts and contact information in ADAMS, WADA's online anti-doping administration and management system. This information helps Anti-Doping Organisations with testing jurisdiction over the athlete to plan out-of-competition testing.
The Whereabouts requirements include but are not limited to:
- An up-to-date mailing address and phone number
- One daily specific 60-minute time slot between 5am and 11pm when the athlete is available and accessible for testing
- Athlete's overnight accommodation for each day
- Information about training and regular activities that are part of the athlete's regular routine (training at the gym, regular physio sessions, school, work, etc.)
- Competition, training and travel schedule
- Any additional relevant information that helps the Doping Control Officer locate the athlete (e.g., buzzer number or directions to a remote location)
Important Notice
Submitting late, inaccurate or incomplete whereabouts information may result in a Filing Failure. An athlete may receive a Missed Test if they are not available for testing during the 60-minute timeslot indicated in ADAMS.
Three Whereabouts Failures (any combination of a Filing Failure and a Missed Test) occurring within a 12-month period will lead to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation and a potential two-year ban from sport.
It is important to note that under the Principle of Strict Liability, the athlete remains responsible for the information submitted, even if they have delegated this task to a member of their support team.
Helpful Whereabouts Tips for Athletes
- Set a calendar reminder of the key dates/deadlines to submit quarterly Whereabouts information
- Set an alarm for the start of the 60-minute time slot
- Be as specific as possible when submitting your Whereabouts information
- When in doubt, ask for help via ittf@ita.sport or the ADAMS Help Centre
- Make use of the Athlete Central app to submit your Whereabouts information on a mobile device
Retirement and Return to Competition
All international level athletes who decide to retire from competition must inform immediately the ITTF by giving notice via the following email address: ittf@ita.sport.
For RTP Athletes, as soon as the retirement is officially acknowledged and confirmed by the ITTF, the athlete will be immediately withdrawn from the RTP.
Return to Competition
If the athlete then wishes to return to competition, the athlete cannot compete in international or national events until they have given six months prior written notice to the ITTF (Code Art. 5.6: Retired Athletes Returning to Competition).
Reference: World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)