International Testing Agency

One month to go until the next IBCO cohort begins.

Starting on 20 July 2026, the ITA International Blood Collection Officer (IBCO) Program will bring together healthcare professionals committed to supporting clean sport through high-quality anti-doping testing.

Participants consistently highlight the program’s practical and collaborative learning approach.

💬 What participants value most:

“The training combined clear theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it highly effective and engaging.”

“I gained confidence in athlete interaction, blood collection procedures, and handling testing situations professionally.”

The program is designed for:
✔ Nurses
✔ Physicians
✔ Phlebotomists

Develop internationally relevant expertise while joining a growing global community dedicated to fair and clean sport.

📍 Registration open now: https://ita.sport/ibco/

The ITA team was on site at the Balaton Park Circuit this past weekend for the MotoGP races, overseeing the delivery of the FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme anti-doping program and supporting clean sport in motorcycle racing.

🎓👏 Congratulations to the 13 newly graduated International Blood Collection Officers (IBCOs) representing the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, France, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Guatemala, and Brazil.

We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to protecting clean sport.

You embody the values of integrity and professionalism that are vital in upholding fair play worldwide. 🌍✨

The IBCO Training Program is a training course of the ITA Academy, supported by official partner Berlinger Special AG.

Go to our website and check out all ITA training courses.

🌍 World Environment Day 2026

The Earth is sending clear signals. Climate action is no longer a future challenge - it is a responsibility we share today.

At the ITA, we believe that protecting the future starts with acting with integrity, responsibility and purpose. Just as we work to safeguard the future of sport, we all have a role to play in safeguarding our planet.

Together, every action counts.

🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join us for our sixth webinar of 2026 focused on Ask the Expert: The Athlete Biological Passport, featuring Louisa Lobigs, ITA Science & Medical Manager and Ana Moraleda, ITA Science & Medical Expert.

Have questions? Submit them in advance using the registration link!
🔗 Registration: https://vuuvyv.short.gy/eQVVMs

🌍 World Bicycle Day 2026

A bicycle can be many things:
🚲 A way to commute
🚲 A way to stay healthy
🚲 A way to compete
🚲 A way to connect with others

What does cycling mean to you?
For us at the International Testing Agency, cycling represents the opportunity to protect athletes’ health, promote fair competition, and support our partner, the UCI , in delivering a strong anti-doping program that helps safeguard the future of the sport.

Today, we celebrate everyone who rides - from daily commuters to elite athletes - and the positive impact cycling has on people and communities around the world.

Share what cycling means to you in the comments 👇