1st edition - 2021

FIFA Executive Programme in Anti-Doping

The FIFA Executive Programme in Anti-Doping is aimed at providing an in-depth analysis of the main regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects of anti-doping in sport. The first edition of the programme, which was launched in cooperation with the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), run from February to July 2021.


Modules
Module 1. 4-7 February 2021 (Online)

• Introduction and history of Anti-doping. • The World Anti-doping Agency: Structure and Purpose. • WADA Code: Main features and Legal nature. • The International Testing Agency. • Prohibited list of substances. • Testing Strategy and Anti-Doping Control. • Anti-doping Education. • Roles and Responsibilities of IF and National Anti-Doping Organizations.

Module 2. 22-25 April 2021 (Online)

• Anti-doping Rule Violations: art. 2 WADA Code. • Evidentiary Rules in Anti-doping. • Role of Laboratories. • Results Management and TUE. • First Instance Hearing, including CAS ADD. • Investigations. • The Role of States.

Module 3. 1-4 July 2021 (FIFA HQ - Zurich)

• Introduction to sanctions. • Civil and Criminal Law aspects. • Substances of abuse. • The role of science and in particular experts. • CAS Appeals Proceedings. • CAS Leading cases in Anti-doping. • Data Protection. • Future Challenges of Anti-doping.