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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 17h

Don't miss out! ⏰

Join us on Thursday as our panel of experts updates you on everything you need to know to train and compete clean in 2026 .

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Sign up now to gain invaluable insights and stay at the top of your game!

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 21h

📣 Excited to share the preliminary program for the Clean Sport in Action International Forum 2026! Join us in Lausanne on April 23-24 to tackle key anti-doping themes. 👉 www.csia.ita.sport/

#KeepingSportReal #CleanSportInAction #AntiDopingCommunity

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 4d

❓FAQ Friday with the ITA Team! 🎥

Today, Marie-Gaëlle from our Legal Team dives into key info about whereabouts submission. 📍

👉 Catch the full video series on our YouTube channel! @internationaltestingagency

Have more questions? Drop them in the comments!

#FAQFriday #KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 5d

The ITA leading an independent anti-doping program for World Taekwondo, reports that taekwondo athlete Boubacar Mangue Gaya from Niger has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.

▶️ bit.ly/3JnjcYm

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 5d

The ITA and the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) have entered into an agreement for the delivery of an independent anti-doping program for the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, which will take place from 7 to 21 November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

▶️Read more: bit.ly/4oK4auL

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 7d

Every bow and handshake in judo symbolizes peace, unity, and friendship—every day, not just #WorldJudoDay. 🤝

Together with the International Judo Federation, we champion fair competition, respect, and integrity on and off the mat. 💪

#KeepingSportReal #JudoForPeace

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 7d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program on behalf of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), reports that Philippino weightlifter John Febuar Ceniza has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility for three whereabouts failures.

▶️ bit.ly/4nzWUAM

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 11d

We are onsite at the 2025 U23 UWW World Championships in Novi Sad, Serbia 🇷🇸

The ITA team is partnering with the Anti-Doping Agency of Serbia (ADAS), supporting the event and all athletes with an independent clean sport program.

#KeepingSportReal #UWW #Wrestling

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 12d

The ITA, leading an anti-doping program for @worldtriathlon.bsky.social, reports that Iraqi triathlete Baqer Idrees has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substances prednisone and prednisolone.
➡️ bit.ly/47nmuCY

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 14d

The ITA and the @unesco.org have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing integrity in sport through education, cooperation and strengthened global capacities.

➡️ bit.ly/43dcsmH

#KeepingSportReal

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 15d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Federation of Muaythai Associations, reports that Ukrainian Muaythai athlete Oleh Pryimachov has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rules violation (ADRV).

▶️ bit.ly/48zPHNd

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 15d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Federation of Muaythai Association, reports that muay thai athlete Khatthamarasri Anueng has been sanctioned with a three-year period of ineligibility for evading/ refusing to submit to sample collection.

▶️ bit.ly/4hjag2P

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 18d

The 2026 @wada_ama Prohibited List is effective January 1, 2026! 🏅 Join our webinar to learn about the changes and what they mean for you.

Sign up here: bit.ly/3W8u8Mc

#KeepingSportReal #AntiDoping #CleanSport #Athlete #Sport #Education #Webinar

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 19d

🏋️‍♂️ Happy World Weightlifting Day! 🎉

Shoutout to all athletes, coaches, and communities making this sport inspiring.

Let's lift clean & celebrate fair competition today and every day! 💪🌍✨

#KeepingSportReal #WorldWeightliftingDay #CleanSport #Weightlifting #ITA #IWF

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 19d

Did you miss our latest webinar about Whereabouts Matter?

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

Revisit the webinar on our youtube channel: bit.ly/4nYosAE

And don't forget to subscribe! ✍️

#KeepingSportReal #whereabouts

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 19d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, reports that Lebanese athlete Ricardo Bachir has been sanctioned with a four-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol.

▶️ bit.ly/4nSctEK

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 20d

The CAS ADD has confirmed that Russian wrestler Irina Ologonova committed an ADRV for the use of a prohibited substance and has sanctioned her with a period of ineligibility of eighteen months and the disqualification of competitive results.

▶️ bit.ly/3IXIvA0

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 21d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for IWF, reports that weightlifter Andrey Pokatilov has been found to have committed an ADRV for the use of prohibited substances based on data retrieved by the WADA from the Moscow laboratory.

▶️ bit.ly/4q9XhEk

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 21d

The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program on behalf of IWF, reports that Alexandru Spac has accepted a seven-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone metabolite.

▶️ bit.ly/3KSZXGi

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 25d

🎥 New episode of our FAQ Series! Aurèle from ITA Education breaks down the Prohibited List categories. 💡 Stay informed & compete clean!

👉 Watch all episodes here: www.youtube.com/@internation...

❓ Questions? Drop them in the comments!

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 25d

On World Mental Health Day, we share: Mental health is not only key to performance but plays an important role in sports integrity.
On this occasion watch back our ITA webinar to discuss the role of Mental Health in Sport.
👉 bit.ly/4leWqii

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 26d

The ITA reports that British bobsleigh athlete Arran Gulliver has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance SARMS enobosarm (ostarine).

▶️https://bit.ly/46RxV6V

#KeepingSportReal

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 27d

🌟 Get ready for our next monthly webinar!

Anita Hartung, ITA Educator and Athlete Support Officer, and Marie-Gaëlle Pfister, Team Lead – ITA Legal Counsel, will be answering your questions!

🔗 Registration: bit.ly/4gJTPMr

#KeepingSportReal #education #webinar

International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · 28d

🎟️ Earlybird tickets are on sale for the Clean Sport in Action International Forum! Join us in Lausanne, Switzerland on April 23–24, 2026. Connect with anti-doping professionals through workshops & knowledge exchange!

👉 Get your ticket: csia.ita.sport/

#KeepingSportReal

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International Testing Agency (ITA) @inttestagency.bsky.social · Oct 3

❓FAQ with the ITA Team

This week, we asked Ayesha from the ITA Legal Department:
👉 “As an Athlete Support Person using a prohibited substance for medical reasons, what should I do?”

💡 ASPs like coaches & doctors are crucial for clean sport!

#KeepingSportReal #ITAFAQ