International Testing Agency

The ITA and CHINADA have renewed their collaboration agreement, reinforcing their shared commitment to the protection of athletes, the promotion of clean sport and the effective delivery of anti-doping programs in China and internationally.

Read more about the collaboration:
▶️ https://vuuvyv.short.gy/9ARLRX

Did you miss our latest webinar about Beyond Performance: Building Resilience and Identity for Clean Sport?

The recording of the full webinar is now available on our YouTube channel! 📺✨

Dr Lennie Waite, OLY, Psychologist & Mental Performance Consultant, explored protective factors that can reduce athletes’ vulnerability to doping and support their commitment to clean sport, answered your questions, plus more during the live Q&A!

Revisit the webinar on our YouTube channel.
▶️ https://vuuvyv.short.gy/Pjgnjv
And don't forget to subscribe! ✍️

🎓 Empower athletes through education and become a stronger Clean Sport Educator.

The International Clean Sport Educator (ICSE) Program supports educators, IFs, NADOs, and sport organisations in developing impactful and engaging anti-doping education.

📅 Next intake begins: 7 September 2026

Participants gain practical tools to:
✔ Deliver engaging education sessions
✔ Build confidence in public speaking
✔ Design meaningful education activities
✔ Promote values-based clean sport education

💬 Feedback from a recent ICSE participant:
“The program challenged me to think differently and gave me practical tools I can immediately apply in my work.”

💬 Another participant shared:
“One of the most valuable aspects was learning from educators and professionals from around the world while receiving constructive feedback in a supportive environment.”

Through interactive assignments and collaboration with participants worldwide, ICSE helps educators grow both professionally and personally.

Learn more: https://vuuvyv.short.gy/ICSE

🌟 Get ready for our seventh monthly webinar of 2026!
Dr Lennie Waite, OLY, Psychologist & Mental Performance Consultant, will explore protective factors that can reduce athletes’ vulnerability to doping and support their commitment to clean sport.

🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dhVQkE52

Happy World Volleyball Day! 🏐

Today, we celebrate the passion, teamwork, and spirit that make volleyball a truly global sport. The ITA is proud to partner with the Volleyball World in protecting the integrity of the game and advancing clean sport so athletes can compete on a level playing field, today and for generations to come.

🌍 Advance your anti-doping knowledge and gain practical experience through the ITA Doping Control Officer Foundation Program.

With the October and December 2026 sessions approaching, now is the ideal time to secure your place and prepare for a future in clean sport.

📍 Upcoming sessions:
• Shanghai, China | 14–16 October 2026
• Brisbane, Australia | 19-21 October 2026
• Lausanne, Switzerland | 2–4 December 2026

Designed for future Doping Control Officers and organisations building testing capacity, the program combines practical workshops with expert-led learning and international collaboration.

💬 Feedback from a recent participant:
“The course gave me a much clearer understanding of anti-doping procedures and how testing missions are conducted in practice. The international environment and practical exercises made the learning experience both engaging and inspiring.”

Participants leave the program with greater confidence, practical understanding, and a stronger connection to the global clean sport community.

📍 Applications remain open: https://ita.sport/dco-ft/

The 2026 Tour de France is underway, and so is the ITA's sixth consecutive anti-doping program on behalf of the Union Cycliste Internationale (@318297474999648).

Behind every doping control is a team of dedicated professionals working to protect the integrity of one of sport's most iconic events. At the Grand Départ in Barcelona, our anti-doping experts and Doping Control Officers have been preparing for three weeks of intelligence-led testing designed to protect a level playing field for all riders.

As part of the Grand Départ, we also welcomed members of the media inside the Tour's Doping Control Station, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the sample collection process and the safeguards in place to ensure every test is carried out in accordance with the highest international standards.

A big thank you to all ITA colleagues, Doping Control Officers and the many chaperones whose professionalism and commitment make this program possible every day.

Learn more about the ITA's anti-doping program for the 2026 Tour de France: 🔗 https://vuuvyv.short.gy/lDmlB3

🚨 Last call to join the next ITA International Blood Collection Officer (IBCO) Training Program.

The next cohort begins on 📅 20 July 2026.

Designed for qualified nurses, physicians, and phlebotomists, the IBCO Program provides practical training and international anti-doping expertise to support clean sport worldwide.

Participants gain hands-on knowledge in:
✔ Blood collection procedures
✔ Athlete interaction and wellbeing
✔ International testing standards
✔ Professional testing mission preparation

💬 Feedback from a recent participant:
“The program was highly practical, engaging, and directly relevant to real anti-doping procedures.”

💬 Another healthcare professional shared:
“The collaborative learning environment and exchange of experiences made the training incredibly valuable.”

Join a growing international community of healthcare professionals committed to protecting athletes and the integrity of sport.

⏳ Registration closing soon: https://ita.sport/ibco/