{"id":629943,"date":"2026-01-01T09:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=629943"},"modified":"2026-01-01T09:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:13:28","slug":"as-new-year-arrives-wada-reminds-athletes-of-2026-list-of-prohibited-substances-and-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/as-new-year-arrives-wada-reminds-athletes-of-2026-list-of-prohibited-substances-and-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"As New Year Arrives, WADA Reminds Athletes of 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As New Year Arrives, WADA Reminds Athletes of 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)\u00a0wishes to remind stakeholders that\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=5dec55f1af&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D5dec55f1af%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vEHXqXf_VXHG0ZfspBW6X\">2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods<\/a>\u00a0(List)\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=858df58ff9&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D858df58ff9%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jAiVOPyreHrQzsIuhgZ7Y\">2026 Monitoring Program<\/a>\u00a0are now in\u00a0force\u00a0as of\u00a0today\u00a0(1 January 2026). The 2026 List\u00a0was approved by WADA\u2019s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=931286d2f9&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D931286d2f9%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0g0TqpyWYN6VtgdZyEzn92\">11 September 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The List is one of the eight\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=fa71e96709&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Dfa71e96709%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XsvTv5cWwMV9Eyb9UoqGr\">International Standards<\/a>\u00a0that are mandatory for all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=b41b0d77c0&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Db41b0d77c0%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zOmih5A9TLQM5j7bH-EYc\">Signatories<\/a>\u00a0of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=ca8e7c431c&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Dca8e7c431c%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hLpzt3sct1WWYGAcScxWr\">World Anti-Doping Code<\/a>\u00a0(Code). It\u00a0designates\u00a0which\u00a0substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned\u00a0in particular sports.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=4fe77e5f83&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D4fe77e5f83%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3gSIkoEC3WtqnOj9Qr4I4Y\">2026 Monitoring Program<\/a>\u00a0includes substances that are not on the List, but that WADA wishes to\u00a0monitor\u00a0in order to\u00a0detect potential patterns of misuse in sport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Modifications for 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As\u00a0outlined in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=fb1c193b08&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Dfb1c193b08%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CT7S8v5-RQrt5VWWZBkiq\">2026\u00a0Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes<\/a>,\u00a0the major modifications for 2026\u00a0include\u00a0the\u00a0following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Further examples\u00a0or clarifications\u00a0have been\u00a0added to the following substance classes to help athletes and their entourage better\u00a0identify\u00a0prohibited substances:\n<ul>\n<li>S1.\u00a0Anabolic\u00a0agents,<\/li>\n<li>S2.\u00a0Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances, and mimetics,<\/li>\n<li>S4. Hormone and metabolic modulators,\u202fand<\/li>\n<li>S6. Stimulants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dosing intervals of salmeterol have been changed\u00a0to avoid potential ergogenic effects, though the\u00a0maximum daily delivered dose\u00a0remains\u00a0the same.<\/li>\n<li>More details have been given about the prohibition of withdrawal of blood and blood components.<\/li>\n<li>The non-diagnostic use of carbon monoxide\u00a0(CO)\u00a0has been\u00a0added to the Prohibited Methods as a new section, M1.4.\u00a0The use of carbon monoxide\u00a0for diagnostic purposes, such as total\u00a0hemoglobin\u00a0mass\u00a0<wbr \/>measurements\u00a0or the determination of pulmonary\u00a0diffusion capacity,\u00a0is not prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Cell components\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0nuclei\u00a0and organelles such as mitochondria and ribosomes)\u00a0have been\u00a0added to\u00a0the existing prohibition of using normal or genetically modified cells.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0has been\u00a0clarified in the Glucocorticoids Washout Table that\u00a0use of sustained-release formulations\u00a0may result in\u00a0detectable\u00a0glucocorticoid\u00a0<wbr \/>levels\u00a0past the washout period due to\u00a0prolonged\u00a0systemic absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Educational Resources\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the documents linked above, WADA also provides educational resources to assist in preparations for implementing the revised list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For ADOs:<\/strong>\u00a0As part of its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=a778cca212&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Da778cca212%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LPAfJ9M6LyxWzpXw_psDs\">Code Implementation Support Program<\/a>, WADA has developed a\u00a0checklist\u00a0to help ADOs take the right steps to prepare their organization and athletes to implement the revised list. As a general resource that targets process rather than\u00a0specific changes in any given\u00a0year\u2019s\u00a0List, it can be consulted on an annual basis. The checklist is available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=ecff41ba37&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Decff41ba37%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw359VUAIQ6z13iNt9tPdfVe\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Athletes and ASP:<\/strong>\u00a0Each year, WADA develops the Athlete and ASP Guide to the List, which is geared towards informing athletes and ASP of the\u00a0specific\u00a0changes they will need\u00a0to\u00a0onboard for the coming year.\u00a0<strong>The\u00a0Athlete and ASP Guide to the 2026 List\u00a0<\/strong>can be accessed as an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=18a6170f08&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D18a6170f08%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw301Zw3CTnvCt3VH4FQOpjH\">e-learning course on ADEL<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0for anyone who\u00a0benefits\u00a0from a different format, a PDF copy of\u00a0the\u00a0course is available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=718d317e2e&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D718d317e2e%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CbHfllaNRcFMa6VhaI2-I\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Languages and Formats\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Prohibited List, the 2026 Summary of Modifications and Explanatory Notes, and the 2026 Monitoring Program are available for download on WADA\u2019s website in English, French,\u00a0and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders wishing to translate the List into other languages are kindly asked to signal their interest to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:code@wada-ama.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">code@wada-ama.org<\/a>. WADA will then provide the necessary files and, once the translation is\u00a0finalized, will make the translated List available on the Agency\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=8175b7b570&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D8175b7b570%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-gcXW-SeBFToQGU-8ZJLs\">List\u2019s mobile-friendly digital edition<\/a>\u00a0is now available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual List Review Process\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WADA leads\u00a0an\u00a0annual\u00a0revision process concerning the List, beginning with\u00a0an initial\u00a0meeting in January and concluding with the publication of the List by 1 October. This is an extensive consultation process that includes WADA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=e788299f92&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3De788299f92%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1882iAW8CZa0bXf07KesKn\">List Expert Advisory Group<\/a>\u00a0gathering information including the latest scientific and medical research, trends, and intelligence gathered from law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies; circulating a draft List among stakeholders; and, taking their submissions into consideration to revise the draft, followed by review by the Agency\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=bd6775cf61&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Dbd6775cf61%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ninDgk1vXQrdXG4kxKQYb\">Health, Medical and Research (HMR) Committee<\/a>. The HMR Committee then makes its recommendations to WADA\u2019s\u00a0ExCo, which approves the List during its September meeting.<\/p>\n<p>For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets at least two of the following three criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It has the potential to enhance or\u00a0enhances\u00a0sport\u00a0performance<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0represents\u00a0an actual or potential health risk to the athletes<\/li>\n<li>It violates the spirit of sport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The List is released three months ahead of it taking effect so that athletes, their entourage,\u00a0and other stakeholders can acquaint themselves with any modifications.\u00a0Ultimately, athletes\u00a0are responsible for\u00a0prohibited substances found in their body and prohibited methods found to have been used.\u00a0Members of an athlete\u2019s\u00a0entourage are also liable for Anti-Doping Rule Violations if determined to be complicit. Consequently, if there is any doubt as to the status of a substance or method, it is important that they contact their respective Anti-Doping Organizations (International Federation or National Anti-Doping Organization) for advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Therapeutic Use Exemption Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List can apply for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=676f9955f9&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3D676f9955f9%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1u47sE_Cz2NgOqK2N9PI1A\">Therapeutic\u00a0Use\u00a0Exemption<\/a>\u00a0(<wbr \/>TUE)\u00a0to\u00a0determine\u00a0whether they meet the criteria outlined in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c&amp;id=da9577a8b6&amp;e=7fe1459b44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wada-ama.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3Db1807e279506be6f85bf0da1c%26id%3Dda9577a8b6%26e%3D7fe1459b44&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767369937465000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03waRKVSZ0xCb0aAUZGVeL\">International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions<\/a>\u00a0(ISTUE). The TUE Program is a rigorous and necessary part of elite sport\u00a0and\u00a0has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians,\u00a0and\u00a0anti-doping\u00a0<wbr \/>stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><em>The above press release was provided to Swimming World by WADA.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As New Year Arrives, WADA Reminds Athletes of 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods The\u00a0World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)\u00a0wishes to remind stakeholders that\u00a0the\u00a02026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods\u00a0(List)\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a02026 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