WADA Publishes 2023 Pan Am Games Observer Report

WADA Publishes 2023 Pan Am Games Observer Report

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its Observer Report for the 2023 Pan American Games, which were held in Santiago, Chile, from October 20-November 5, 2023.

The report provides an overview of the anti-doping program implemented for the Games, as well as the results of the doping control program.

Key Findings

• A total of 1,657 samples were collected during the Games, including 1,472 urine samples and 185 blood samples.
• All samples were tested at the WADA-accredited laboratory in Montreal, Canada.
• There were no positive tests reported during the Games.

Anti-Doping Program

The anti-doping program for the 2023 Pan Am Games was developed and implemented in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) Anti-Doping Rules.

The program included the following components:

• Pre-Games education and awareness programs for athletes and support staff
• In-competition and out-of-competition doping controls
• Results management and adjudication
• Therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs)

Doping Control Program

The doping control program for the 2023 Pan Am Games was conducted by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) in collaboration with WADA.

The program included the following components:

• Target testing based on intelligence and risk assessment
• Urine and blood testing
• Sample collection and transportation
• Laboratory analysis

Results Management and Adjudication

All samples collected during the 2023 Pan Am Games were tested at the WADA-accredited laboratory in Montreal, Canada.

The results of the testing were managed and adjudicated in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the PASO Anti-Doping Rules.

There were no positive tests reported during the Games.

Conclusion

The 2023 Pan Am Games were a success for the anti-doping program.

The program was implemented in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the PASO Anti-Doping Rules, and there were no positive tests reported during the Games.

This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the anti-doping program, and it is a positive step forward in the fight against doping in sport.