FIE, Internationella Fäktförbundet, ordnar ett digitalt seminarium om hur antidopingprocesserna fungerar på onsdag 9 juli kl 13-14. Seminariet är öppet för alla som är aktiva inom fäktningen
Lär dig mer om hur tester går till, vad du ska tänka på när det gäller dispenser för läkemedel, vilka som ingår i FIE:s testpool. Vilka rättigheter och skyldigheter har de aktiva? Bra saker att kunna för dig som är aktiv, tränare, ledare på tävlingar, sportsligt ansvarig i din förening, förälder eller tävlingsarrangör.
Seminariet hålls på engelska och leds av Armando Urban,utbildningsansvarig vid International Testing Agency, tillsammans med två ledamöter från FIE:s medicinska kommission.
Läs den fullständiga inbjudan från FIE:
Dear National Federations,
The FIE and International Testing Agency (ITA) will host a Clean Sport and Antidoping webinar on July 9, 2025, prior to the 2025 Tbilisi Fencing World Championships. It is open to all athletes, coaches and officials who would like to learn more about this important aspect of competition.
It will specifically focus on the following topics:
· Testing pools and associated requirements, including whereabouts and the use of ADAMS
· Use of medications and TUEs
A selection of athlete and coach questions from previous FIE/ITA webinars will also be addressed and discussed during the webinar.
This programme will be led by Armando Urban from ITA with FIE Medical Commission members Dr. Sabrina Halaimia and Dr. Lazar Miceta, who will provide expert-level guidance for the programme.
Webinar date: July 9, 2025
Time: 1300-1400 CET
Platform: Zoom
To participate in the webinar, CLICK THIS LINK.
About FIE and ITA Clean Sport and Anti-Doping
The FIE wants to support and protect athletes, ensuring safe and fair competition for all fencers. Every competitive fencer and coach need to be up-to-date on current requirements and guidelines for Clean Sport and antidoping issues, and taking part will help attendees in many areas:
It helps to protect the integrity of fencing overall, preserving its values and fostering trust among athletes and fans
Knowledge of your rights and responsibilities
Knowing the processes of testing, and fencers’ rights during those processes, helps athletes to be prepared and to protect themselves.
Understanding the principle of strict liability, that fencers are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their bodies
Protecting your health
Learning about prohibited substances helps avoid harmful side effects associated with doping
Learning about the complexities of supplements and medications, ensuring they don’t inadvertently consume prohibited substances
Preserving your career
Thorough knowledge of anti-doping rules minimizes the risk of unintentional doping violations, which can lead to severe penalties, including suspensions and bans
Maintaining your reputation and integrity
It reinforces athletes’ roles as positive role models, inspiring others to pursue clean and ethical sports practices
Competing clean upholds the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, enhancing fencers’ reputation and credibility
Ensuring fair competition