Oral Presentation 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians 2026

Challenges in Human Anti-Doping (137016)

Naomi Speers 1
  1. Sport Integrity Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Anti-doping is a complex and challenging threat to sport, both human and animal. Anti-Doping in human sport is facing some significant challenges currently. Some of these will be discussed looking at what is the challenge, how is or could it be addressed, and potential opportunities for collaboration.

These challenges include:

  • Enhancing athlete-centred methodologies
  • Harmonisation
  • Unintentional doping
  • Interpreting low detections
  • Contamination
  • Identification of new substances