Doping policy
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To all Sumó National Federations

In order to fíght against the ever-growing problem of doping in sport, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has over the years íntroduced tougher measures. More recently, the IOC published a Medical Code which defines the rules relating to doping and provides among other things a list of prohibited substances and methods used in doping. This Medical Code is commonly refered to as the " Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code ".

Since ít is everyone`s responsibility to fight agaínst doping, it has become necessary for the International Sumó Federation to start introducing anti-doping measures. These new measures are in the process of being implemented and will fully comply with the above-mentionned Olympíc Movement Antí-Doping Code.

All these new changes mean that ín the near future, anti-Doping tests will be carried out during sumó competitíons as well as outside the competition field.

As a consequence, we would like you to joín us in our fight against doping by gettíng prepared for when tests wíll be carried out. Since our anti-doping rules will be based on the IOC Medical Code, we expect your organízation/federation to get acquainted with this Code and comply with its rules by introducing if necessary anti-doping measures. In doing so, the above-mentionned Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code should be your reference. Such measures should ínclude among other things providing the wrestlers with information regarding prohibited substances as well as informatíon regardíng sanctions.

Your National Olympíc Committee should be able to provide you wíth all the necessary information regarding the Olympíc Movement Antí-Doping Code. However, we always remaín at

your dísposal and will answer any questíon you míght have regarding the matter. When necessary, we wíll also send you updates concerning thís issue.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wísh you good luck in your fíght against doping and remain,

Sincerely,