Commitment to Anti-Doping Regulations

The code of conduct of the association states that everyone involved in the activities of Badminton Finland is committed to complying with the anti-doping regulations currently in force:

5§: Commitment to Anti-Doping Regulations

The association and its member clubs are committed to the Finnish Anti-Doping Code currently in force, and thereby to the anti-doping regulations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Badminton World Federation (BWF), as well as the rules under the Council of Europe Anti-Doping Convention, the Nordic Anti-Doping Agreement, and other international anti-doping agreements signed by Finland.

Prohibited Substances and Methods in Sports

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) annually publishes the Prohibited List of Substances and Methods in Sports. Athletes are always personally responsible for any substances they use, and ignorance is not an acceptable excuse for a doping violation.

https://www.suek.fi/kielletyt-aineet-ja-menetelmat

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

Medical treatment for an athlete’s illness or condition may require the use of a prohibited substance or method. In such cases, the athlete must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). The TUE procedure ensures equality among athletes.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions – National Competitions

Athletes competing in the Elite Category (Valioluokka) who participate in national competitions must apply for a TUE from the Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (FINCIS / SUEK) in advance, at least 30 days prior to the start of the event. Other athletes are not required to apply for a TUE in advance. However, if subjected to a doping test, they must apply for a TUE retroactively to demonstrate that there were valid medical grounds required for granting an exemption.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions – International Competitions

An athlete participating in an international competition who uses medication included on the Prohibited List must apply for a TUE in advance from FINCIS (SUEK) at least 30 days before the start of the event. This application form must be completed in English. An approved TUE decision will be submitted to the BWF and must be presented during doping control testing.

Conditions for Granting a TUE

A Therapeutic Use Exemption may be granted for any treatment specified in WADA’s Prohibited List if the athlete can demonstrate that each of the following conditions is met:

a. The use of the prohibited substance or method is essential for the treatment of the athlete, and withholding it would cause significant impairment to the athlete's health.

b. The therapeutic use of the prohibited substance or method will not produce any additional performance enhancement beyond returning the athlete to a normal state of health. The treatment must not enhance performance beyond what would be expected without the medical condition. Using a prohibited substance or method to boost naturally low levels of endogenous hormones is not considered an acceptable treatment.

c. There is no reasonable therapeutic alternative to the use of the prohibited substance or method.

d. The necessity for the use of the prohibited substance or method is not a consequence of prior unauthorized use (without a TUE) of a substance or method which was prohibited at the time of use.

For more information on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, visit the FINCIS website or contact Jyri Aalto, Chair of the Association's Anti-Doping Working Group (+358 50 045 9801).

https://www.suek.fi/erivapaus

https://www.suek.fi/documents/10162/15930/Erivapaushakemuslomake+5.0

Anti-Doping Education

FINCIS organizes versatile training for sports actors. The training provides the tools needed to make ethical, fair, and health-conscious choices.

https://www.suek.fi/antidopingkoulutus

"Clean Win" Online Training (Puhtaasti paras)

Puhtaasti paras ("Clean Win") is an online training module designed for athletes and support personnel to learn and verify their knowledge of anti-doping regulations. The content is based on official anti-doping codes.

http://puhtaastiparas.fi

Instructions for Event Organizers

Doping controls at competitions are generally conducted unannounced. Event organizers must, among other duties, reserve testing facilities and chaperones in case a doping control team arrives at the venue.

https://www.suek.fi/ohjeet-kilpailujenjarjestajille

The Anti-Doping Program of Badminton Finland was approved by the Board of Directors on March 25, 2023.

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