International Testing Agency (ITA)
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The ITA is a not-for-profit Foundation delivering comprehensive & independent anti-doping programs to International Federations & Major Event Organisers.
“Maturity reached, but the challenge continues.” In 2023, Dr Fourneyron reminded us that progress never stops. We strengthened governance, expertise, and innovation for athletes.
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Innovation #Governance 🏅✨
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Innovation #Governance 🏅✨
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Maturity reached, but the challenge continues.” In 2023, Dr Fourneyron reminded us that progress never stops. We strengthened governance, expertise, and innovation for athletes.
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Innovation #Governance 🏅✨
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Innovation #Governance 🏅✨
2022 was a year of affirmation for the ITA, strengthening its role as a bridge between governments and the sports movement. Trust & collaboration are key to protecting athlete integrity for future generations. 🏅🤝
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Beijing2022
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Beijing2022
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
2022 was a year of affirmation for the ITA, strengthening its role as a bridge between governments and the sports movement. Trust & collaboration are key to protecting athlete integrity for future generations. 🏅🤝
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Beijing2022
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Beijing2022
Tokyo 2020 was a proud milestone for the ITA: delivering a complete, independent anti-doping program for more than 10,000 athletes at the Olympic Games.
This achievement marked the realisation of a promise made in 2018.
#KeepingSportReal
This achievement marked the realisation of a promise made in 2018.
#KeepingSportReal
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tokyo 2020 was a proud milestone for the ITA: delivering a complete, independent anti-doping program for more than 10,000 athletes at the Olympic Games.
This achievement marked the realisation of a promise made in 2018.
#KeepingSportReal
This achievement marked the realisation of a promise made in 2018.
#KeepingSportReal
2020 was defined by “shock and adaptation.” The ITA swiftly innovated tools, expanded education, and maintained monitoring amid the pandemic.
Dr Fourneyron led the organisation with resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to athletes. 💪
#KeepingSportReal
Dr Fourneyron led the organisation with resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to athletes. 💪
#KeepingSportReal
December 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
2020 was defined by “shock and adaptation.” The ITA swiftly innovated tools, expanded education, and maintained monitoring amid the pandemic.
Dr Fourneyron led the organisation with resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to athletes. 💪
#KeepingSportReal
Dr Fourneyron led the organisation with resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to athletes. 💪
#KeepingSportReal
The ITA, which leads an independent anti-doping program for United World Wrestling (UWW), confirms that it has notified Iman Mohammadi from Iran of an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for GW1516.
▶️ bit.ly/4j5wZAi
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4j5wZAi
#KeepingSportReal
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ITA, which leads an independent anti-doping program for United World Wrestling (UWW), confirms that it has notified Iman Mohammadi from Iran of an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for GW1516.
▶️ bit.ly/4j5wZAi
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4j5wZAi
#KeepingSportReal
Our Education Ambassador Susan Egoavil was at the Final World Cup Rock’n’Roll in Kraków, supporting @DanceSportTotal! 🎸
She hosted a fun clean sport booth with mini-games that sparked great discussions.
Education meets sport! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #Education
She hosted a fun clean sport booth with mini-games that sparked great discussions.
Education meets sport! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #Education
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our Education Ambassador Susan Egoavil was at the Final World Cup Rock’n’Roll in Kraków, supporting @DanceSportTotal! 🎸
She hosted a fun clean sport booth with mini-games that sparked great discussions.
Education meets sport! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #Education
She hosted a fun clean sport booth with mini-games that sparked great discussions.
Education meets sport! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #Education
In 2019, under Dr Fourneyron, ITA became a trusted leader in anti-doping as more International Federations delegated their programs to us—a testament to our integrity and expertise.
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Trust #InternationalFederations
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Trust #InternationalFederations
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In 2019, under Dr Fourneyron, ITA became a trusted leader in anti-doping as more International Federations delegated their programs to us—a testament to our integrity and expertise.
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Trust #InternationalFederations
#KeepingSportReal #ITA #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Trust #InternationalFederations
🎥 Introducing our tribute series to Dr Valérie Fourneyron, Chair of the ITA Foundation Board.
In this first episode, Dr Fourneyron reflects on 2018, the year the ITA was born. Her vision and leadership helped transform a blank slate into a bold start for independence and expertise in anti-doping.
In this first episode, Dr Fourneyron reflects on 2018, the year the ITA was born. Her vision and leadership helped transform a blank slate into a bold start for independence and expertise in anti-doping.
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎥 Introducing our tribute series to Dr Valérie Fourneyron, Chair of the ITA Foundation Board.
In this first episode, Dr Fourneyron reflects on 2018, the year the ITA was born. Her vision and leadership helped transform a blank slate into a bold start for independence and expertise in anti-doping.
In this first episode, Dr Fourneyron reflects on 2018, the year the ITA was born. Her vision and leadership helped transform a blank slate into a bold start for independence and expertise in anti-doping.
Did you miss our webinar on the Milano Cortina 2026 Anti Doping Program? The full recording is now available! 📺✨
Join experts Matteo Vallini & Damien Clivaz as they cover what you need to know for 2026!
Watch here: bit.ly/3MFcUo2
Don't forget to subscribe! ✍️
Join experts Matteo Vallini & Damien Clivaz as they cover what you need to know for 2026!
Watch here: bit.ly/3MFcUo2
Don't forget to subscribe! ✍️
Monthly webinar - Milano Cortina 2026 Anti-Doping Program
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Did you miss our webinar on the Milano Cortina 2026 Anti Doping Program? The full recording is now available! 📺✨
Join experts Matteo Vallini & Damien Clivaz as they cover what you need to know for 2026!
Watch here: bit.ly/3MFcUo2
Don't forget to subscribe! ✍️
Join experts Matteo Vallini & Damien Clivaz as they cover what you need to know for 2026!
Watch here: bit.ly/3MFcUo2
Don't forget to subscribe! ✍️
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), confirms that it has notified Bulgarian weightlifter Bozhidar Dimitrov Andreev of an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for mesterolone metabolite.
▶️ bit.ly/4rPatiY
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4rPatiY
#KeepingSportReal
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), confirms that it has notified Bulgarian weightlifter Bozhidar Dimitrov Andreev of an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for mesterolone metabolite.
▶️ bit.ly/4rPatiY
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4rPatiY
#KeepingSportReal
🎉 Congrats to our newly-graduated International Doping Control Officers (IDCO's) with USADA & UKAD!
Your dedication plays a crucial role in protecting clean sport worldwide.
Explore the ITA Academy: bit.ly/3JnEswy
#KeepingSportReal #IDCO #ITAacademy
Your dedication plays a crucial role in protecting clean sport worldwide.
Explore the ITA Academy: bit.ly/3JnEswy
#KeepingSportReal #IDCO #ITAacademy
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎉 Congrats to our newly-graduated International Doping Control Officers (IDCO's) with USADA & UKAD!
Your dedication plays a crucial role in protecting clean sport worldwide.
Explore the ITA Academy: bit.ly/3JnEswy
#KeepingSportReal #IDCO #ITAacademy
Your dedication plays a crucial role in protecting clean sport worldwide.
Explore the ITA Academy: bit.ly/3JnEswy
#KeepingSportReal #IDCO #ITAacademy
The ITA, on behalf of the International Weightlifting Federation, reports that Russian weightlifter Mikhail Gobeev has been sanctioned with a 4-year period of ineligibility for violating the prohibition against participation during ineligibility or provisional suspension.
▶️ bit.ly/4q3YOez
▶️ bit.ly/4q3YOez
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The ITA, on behalf of the International Weightlifting Federation, reports that Russian weightlifter Mikhail Gobeev has been sanctioned with a 4-year period of ineligibility for violating the prohibition against participation during ineligibility or provisional suspension.
▶️ bit.ly/4q3YOez
▶️ bit.ly/4q3YOez
🌍 Testing is a commitment to fairness and integrity in sports, says ITA Ambassador Kady Kanouté Tounkara. 💪
Learn more about clean sport and testing at the ITA Athlete Hub: 👉 ita.sport/athlete-hub
#CleanSport #AthleteHub #PlayTrue #AntiDoping #ITAeducation #FairPlay
Learn more about clean sport and testing at the ITA Athlete Hub: 👉 ita.sport/athlete-hub
#CleanSport #AthleteHub #PlayTrue #AntiDoping #ITAeducation #FairPlay
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌍 Testing is a commitment to fairness and integrity in sports, says ITA Ambassador Kady Kanouté Tounkara. 💪
Learn more about clean sport and testing at the ITA Athlete Hub: 👉 ita.sport/athlete-hub
#CleanSport #AthleteHub #PlayTrue #AntiDoping #ITAeducation #FairPlay
Learn more about clean sport and testing at the ITA Athlete Hub: 👉 ita.sport/athlete-hub
#CleanSport #AthleteHub #PlayTrue #AntiDoping #ITAeducation #FairPlay
The ITA participated in the World Conference on Doping in Sport hosted by @wada_ama from Dec 1-5 in Busan! 🌍
Proud to contribute to the World Anti-Doping Code 2027! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #AntiDoping #CleanSport #Conference
Proud to contribute to the World Anti-Doping Code 2027! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #AntiDoping #CleanSport #Conference
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The ITA participated in the World Conference on Doping in Sport hosted by @wada_ama from Dec 1-5 in Busan! 🌍
Proud to contribute to the World Anti-Doping Code 2027! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #AntiDoping #CleanSport #Conference
Proud to contribute to the World Anti-Doping Code 2027! 💪
#KeepingSportReal #AntiDoping #CleanSport #Conference
The ITA has partnered with the Global Pickleball Federation to launch a comprehensive anti-doping program over the next 4 years.
This is a huge step for athlete protection and fair play in one of the fastest-growing sports! 🌍🏓
▶️ bit.ly/3Yg4kyx
#KeepingSportReal
This is a huge step for athlete protection and fair play in one of the fastest-growing sports! 🌍🏓
▶️ bit.ly/3Yg4kyx
#KeepingSportReal
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The ITA has partnered with the Global Pickleball Federation to launch a comprehensive anti-doping program over the next 4 years.
This is a huge step for athlete protection and fair play in one of the fastest-growing sports! 🌍🏓
▶️ bit.ly/3Yg4kyx
#KeepingSportReal
This is a huge step for athlete protection and fair play in one of the fastest-growing sports! 🌍🏓
▶️ bit.ly/3Yg4kyx
#KeepingSportReal
The ITA, on behalf of the International Boxing Association (IBA), reports that Kazakh boxer Dulat Bekbauov has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV).
▶️ bit.ly/48xftQj
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/48xftQj
#KeepingSportReal
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The ITA, on behalf of the International Boxing Association (IBA), reports that Kazakh boxer Dulat Bekbauov has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV).
▶️ bit.ly/48xftQj
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/48xftQj
#KeepingSportReal
🚨 Attention athletes heading to the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026!
Join our last webinar on 2025 to empower yourself and your team. Understand the rules and focus on your performance!
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/43RTfae
#KeepingSportReal #MilanoCortina2026
Join our last webinar on 2025 to empower yourself and your team. Understand the rules and focus on your performance!
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/43RTfae
#KeepingSportReal #MilanoCortina2026
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 Attention athletes heading to the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026!
Join our last webinar on 2025 to empower yourself and your team. Understand the rules and focus on your performance!
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/43RTfae
#KeepingSportReal #MilanoCortina2026
Join our last webinar on 2025 to empower yourself and your team. Understand the rules and focus on your performance!
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/43RTfae
#KeepingSportReal #MilanoCortina2026
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the World Baseball Softball Confederation, reports that player Maiker Josue Pimentel Sivira has accepted a 3 year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol.
▶️ bit.ly/3YdnwNn
▶️ bit.ly/3YdnwNn
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the World Baseball Softball Confederation, reports that player Maiker Josue Pimentel Sivira has accepted a 3 year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol.
▶️ bit.ly/3YdnwNn
▶️ bit.ly/3YdnwNn
🎥 Athletes’ Rights During Doping Control – Explained by our ITA Education Ambassadors!
Kady and Anita break down what every athlete should know about their rights during doping control.
Explore more on the ITA Athlete Hub:
👉www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
#KeepingSportReal
Kady and Anita break down what every athlete should know about their rights during doping control.
Explore more on the ITA Athlete Hub:
👉www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
#KeepingSportReal
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🎥 Athletes’ Rights During Doping Control – Explained by our ITA Education Ambassadors!
Kady and Anita break down what every athlete should know about their rights during doping control.
Explore more on the ITA Athlete Hub:
👉www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
#KeepingSportReal
Kady and Anita break down what every athlete should know about their rights during doping control.
Explore more on the ITA Athlete Hub:
👉www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
#KeepingSportReal
The ITA, on behalf of World Aquatics, reports that high diver Scott Lazeroff from the USA has accepted a fourteen-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance methylphenidate.
▶️ bit.ly/4arOCYz
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4arOCYz
#KeepingSportReal
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The ITA, on behalf of World Aquatics, reports that high diver Scott Lazeroff from the USA has accepted a fourteen-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance methylphenidate.
▶️ bit.ly/4arOCYz
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/4arOCYz
#KeepingSportReal
During its second biannual meeting held on the occasion of the World Conference on Doping in Sport, the ITA Foundation Board appointed Mr Jacques Antenen as its next Chair, along with Mr Ingmar de Vos and Prof Lijuan Mao as new members of the Board.
➡️ bit.ly/4pIAHSo
➡️ bit.ly/4pIAHSo
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
During its second biannual meeting held on the occasion of the World Conference on Doping in Sport, the ITA Foundation Board appointed Mr Jacques Antenen as its next Chair, along with Mr Ingmar de Vos and Prof Lijuan Mao as new members of the Board.
➡️ bit.ly/4pIAHSo
➡️ bit.ly/4pIAHSo
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, reports that Argentinian athlete Mauro Gabriel Gómez has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
▶️ bit.ly/3KxVJnK
▶️ bit.ly/3KxVJnK
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, reports that Argentinian athlete Mauro Gabriel Gómez has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
▶️ bit.ly/3KxVJnK
▶️ bit.ly/3KxVJnK
🚀 Fresh Look, Same Trusted Knowledge! Meet the ITA Athlete Hub!
Your resource for competing clean just got updated:
✅ Intuitive navigation
✅ New guides on Prohibited List, testing, & more
✅ Easy FAQs
✅ Fresh updates
👉 www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
Your resource for competing clean just got updated:
✅ Intuitive navigation
✅ New guides on Prohibited List, testing, & more
✅ Easy FAQs
✅ Fresh updates
👉 www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚀 Fresh Look, Same Trusted Knowledge! Meet the ITA Athlete Hub!
Your resource for competing clean just got updated:
✅ Intuitive navigation
✅ New guides on Prohibited List, testing, & more
✅ Easy FAQs
✅ Fresh updates
👉 www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
Your resource for competing clean just got updated:
✅ Intuitive navigation
✅ New guides on Prohibited List, testing, & more
✅ Easy FAQs
✅ Fresh updates
👉 www.ita.sport/athlete-hub
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for World Triathlon, reports that Iranian triathlete Seyed Mohammad Hosseini has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for the use of a prohibited substance.
▶️ bit.ly/49FGN1b
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/49FGN1b
#KeepingSportReal
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for World Triathlon, reports that Iranian triathlete Seyed Mohammad Hosseini has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for the use of a prohibited substance.
▶️ bit.ly/49FGN1b
#KeepingSportReal
▶️ bit.ly/49FGN1b
#KeepingSportReal
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program on behalf of the International Weightlifting Federation, reports that Qasim Hasan Abdulhussein Al-Lami has accepted a seven-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol metabolites.
▶️ bit.ly/4agWxrB
▶️ bit.ly/4agWxrB
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program on behalf of the International Weightlifting Federation, reports that Qasim Hasan Abdulhussein Al-Lami has accepted a seven-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol metabolites.
▶️ bit.ly/4agWxrB
▶️ bit.ly/4agWxrB