Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 – International Testing Agency

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has been entrusted by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) with the event and unbiased implementation of the anti-doping program for the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, in cooperation with the OCA, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) and the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA).

The ITA’s duties cowl the planning and supply of a complete anti-doping program earlier than and through the Games. This contains growing the Games-specific threat evaluation and Test Distribution Plan, managing the pre-Games testing program, overseeing In-Competition and Out-of-Competition testing, administering the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) course of, supporting intelligence and investigations actions, implementing long-term pattern storage and reanalysis methods, and supporting outcomes administration for any potential anti-doping rule violations arising underneath the OCA’s jurisdiction.

The ITA additionally helps the readiness of doping management operations, together with procedures, amenities, IT techniques and ADAMS-related preparations, and manages the implementation of the OCA Needle Policy in cooperation with the OCA Medical Committee.

Throughout the Games, the ITA will deploy a staff of anti-doping consultants on web site to supervise this system, monitor compliance, help operational decision-making and work carefully with the related Games stakeholders to assist defend the integrity of competitors.