GREAT DAY FOR WAKO EUROPE

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Published on Monday, 27 November 2017 18:06

Another huge success for WAKO Europe on international level. After several meetings and a few months of preparation WAKO Europe has finally signed Memorandum of Understanding with European University Sports Association (EUSA).

This important event took place in Belgrade on Saturday, November 25^th, 2017.

On this occasion representatives of EUSA have been in official visit of Serbian Sports Fair which was held during last weekend in Belgrade.

By signing Memorandum of Understanding between WAKO Europe and EUSA kickboxing will be officilay included in EUSA sport programme. First chance to present kickboxing inside of EUSA sport programme WAKO Europe will have in Zagreb, Croatia in July 2019 where we will join Karate, Judo and Taekwondo in European Universities Championships for combat sports.

Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Adam Roczek, EUSA President and Mr. Roy Baker, WAKO Europe President in the presence of Mr. Borislav Pelevic, WAKO President and EUSA representatives including EUSA Vice President Mr. Haris Pavletic, Secretary General Mr. Matjaz Pecovnik, EUSA Sport Director, Mr. Besim Aliti.

Both Presidents have expressed their satisfaction with signing this important document which will bring only benefit for all sides in future cooperation.

We had a big pleasure to have Serbian Minister of Sport and Youth, Mr. Vanja Udovicic, who has attended signing of Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Vanja Udovicic congratulated both Presidents on the future cooperation and thanked them for visiting Belgrade Sports Fair, important event for Serbian sport.

WAKO Activity Calendar 2018

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Published on Tuesday, 21 November 2017 20:20

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WAKO Poland recognised by the Polish Olympic Committee

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Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 16:06

On 26th September 2017 Polish Kickboxing Federation (WAKO Poland) became officially a member of the Polish Olympic Committee.

Mr. Piotr Siegoczynski, President of the Polish Kickboxing Federation, comments:
"Our long-term aspirations to gain membership of POC have become a reality. Polish Kickboxing Federation has been recognized by Polish Ministry of Sport since 1989. It took a long time to gain a change in perception of non-Olympic sports in Poland and join the Olympic family. To achieve this goal we have organized many activities in Poland and internationally. We owe a lot to the success of The World Games in Poland, Wroclaw 2017. Our efforts also included an important visit of WAKO President, Mr. Borislav Pelevic, to the Polish Olympic Committee in January 2017. WAKO President met with the Vice-President of the Polish Olympic Committee and a Polish member of the IOC – Ms. Irena Szewinska. On that occasion, Ms. Szewinska supported the WAKO application to the IOC."

President of WAKO (IF) Mr. Borislav Pelevic and WAKO Europe President Mr. Roy Baker jointly congratulate the Polish federation for this very important and deserved achievement.

WAKO Europe President Mr. Roy Baker said: "It is a true sign of the commitment and development of the sport in Poland under its leadership. We are delighted for this positive move for the sport in Europe."

WADA publishes 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods

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Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 15:51

Montreal, 29 September 2017 – Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List); along with, the 2018 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. The List, which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee on 24 September 2017, comes into force on 1 January 2018.The List, which is one of five International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition; and, which substances are banned in particular sports. 

“WADA is pleased to publish the 2018 Prohibited List,” said WADA President, Sir Craig Reedie. “Updated annually, the List is released three months ahead of taking effect so that all stakeholders -- in particular athletes and their entourage -- have sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the document and its modifications,” Reedie continued. “It is vital that all athletes and entourage take the necessary time to consult the List; and that, they contact their respective anti-doping organizations (ADOs) if they have any doubts as to the status of a substance or method.”

“Annually, the Prohibited List review involves a very extensive stakeholder consultation process over the course of nine months,” said Director General, Olivier Niggli. “In reviewing the List, experts examine such sources as: scientific and medical research; trends; and, intelligence gathered from law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies in order to stay ahead of those that endeavor to cheat the system,” Niggli continued. 

The List’s annual revision process is led by WADA, beginning with an initial meeting in January and concluding with the publication of the List by 1 October. This is an extensive nine-month consultation process that includes WADA’s List Expert Group gathering information; circulating a draft List amongst stakeholders; taking their submissions into consideration and revising the draft; followed by, review by the Agency’s Health, Medical and Research (HMR) Committee. The HMR Committee then makes its recommendation to WADA’s Executive Committee that approves the List during its September meeting. For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets two of the following three criteria: 1. it has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance; 2. it represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes; or, 3. it violates the spirit of sport.

It should be noted that, for athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List, they may be accommodated if they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE process has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians and anti-doping stakeholders worldwide.

To view the changes made in the 2018 Prohibited List as compared to the 2017 version, please see the 2018 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes.

Languages and Formats

As of today, the 2018 Prohibited List, the Summary of Modifications, and the 2018 Monitoring Program are available for download on WADA’s website in English and French. Spanish will follow shortly. 

Stakeholders wishing to translate the List into other languages are kindly asked to signal their interest at , by 27 October. If interested, WADA would provide the necessary files; and, once the translation is finalized, would make the List available on the Agency’s website.
 
The List’s mobile-friendly digital edition will go live 1 January 2018. (French version below)
L’AMA PUBLIE LA LISTE DES SUBSTANCES ET MÉTHODES INTERDITES 2018

The List, which is one of five International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition; and, which substances are banned in particular sports. 

“WADA is pleased to publish the 2018 Prohibited List,” said WADA President, Sir Craig Reedie. “Updated annually, the List is released three months ahead of taking effect so that all stakeholders -- in particular athletes and their entourage -- have sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the document and its modifications,” Reedie continued. “It is vital that all athletes and entourage take the necessary time to consult the List; and that, they contact their respective anti-doping organizations (ADOs) if they have any doubts as to the status of a substance or method.”

“Annually, the Prohibited List review involves a very extensive stakeholder consultation process over the course of nine months,” said Director General, Olivier Niggli. “In reviewing the List, experts examine such sources as: scientific and medical research; trends; and, intelligence gathered from law enforcement and pharmaceutical companies in order to stay ahead of those that endeavor to cheat the system,” Niggli continued. 

The List’s annual revision process is led by WADA, beginning with an initial meeting in January and concluding with the publication of the List by 1 October. This is an extensive nine-month consultation process that includes WADA’s List Expert Group gathering information; circulating a draft List amongst stakeholders; taking their submissions into consideration and revising the draft; followed by, review by the Agency’s Health, Medical and Research (HMR) Committee. The HMR Committee then makes its recommendation to WADA’s Executive Committee that approves the List during its September meeting. For a substance or method to be added to the List, it must be determined that it meets two of the following three criteria: 1. it has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance; 2. it represents an actual or potential health risk to the athletes; or, 3. it violates the spirit of sport.

It should be noted that, for athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List, they may be accommodated if they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE process has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians and anti-doping stakeholders worldwide.

To view the changes made in the 2018 Prohibited List as compared to the 2017 version, please see the 2018 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes.

Languages and Formats

As of today, the 2018 Prohibited List, the Summary of Modifications, and the 2018 Monitoring Program are available for download on WADA’s website in English and French. Spanish will follow shortly. 

Stakeholders wishing to translate the List into other languages are kindly asked to signal their interest at , by 27 October. If interested, WADA would provide the necessary files; and, once the translation is finalized, would make the List available on the Agency’s website.
 
The List’s mobile-friendly digital edition will go live 1 January 2018.

(French version is in read more section of article)

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