Prohibited List 2026

WADA's 2026 Prohibited List names the substances and methods banned in sport. Some are prohibited at all times, some only in-competition, and some are sport specific. If a substance prohibited in-competition is found in your system, you may face a ban. The 2026 list has been in effect since 1 January 2026.

Awareness Materials

Athletes - Rights & Responsibilities

ASPs - Rights & Responsibilities

Testing procedures (Urine & Blood)

Athlete Biological Passport (in detail)

Managing the Risk of Nutritional Supplements

Educational Videos

Educational films from NADA India for athletes, support personnel and students.

National Anti-Doping Rules

In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code, National Anti-Doping Rules, 2021 govern the conditions under which sport is played. They enforce anti-doping principles according to global standards.

Educational Posters

WADA International Standards

The World Anti-Doping Code harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organisations and among public authorities. Eight international standards keep anti-doping organisations consistent.

• The International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)
• The International Standard for Laboratories (ISL)
• The International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE)
• The International Standard for the Prohibited List (The List)
• The International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI)
• The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS)
• The International Standard for Education (ISE)
• The International Standard for Results Management (ISRM)

UNESCO International Convention

India ratified the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in 2007.