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Anti-Doping Singapore

Rights And Responsibilities

The responsibilities of Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel

Last updated on 3 August 2026

Rights and Responsibilities of Athletes

As an athlete, you have to know and understand your rights and responsibilities when being tested.

Responsibility of Athletes

Athletes have the responsibility to:

  • Remain within direct observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the completion of the sample collection procedure

  • Provide photo identification

  • Comply with sample collection procedures

  • Report immediately to the Doping Control Station

Rights of Athletes

Rights of Athletes at All Times

Athletes have the right to:

  • Have a representative present

  • Have an interpreter, if available

  • Ask for additional information about the sample collection process

  • Request modifications for athletes with disabilities

Specific Rights during In-Competition Testing

Athletes may request for a delay in reporting to the doping control station for reasons such as:

  • Participate in a victory ceremony

  • Fulfill media commitments

  • Compete in further competitions

  • Perform a warm down

  • Obtain necessary medical treatment

  • Locate a representative and/or interpreter

  • Obtain photo identification

  • Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and which shall be documented

Specific Rights during Out-of-Competition Testing

Athletes may request for a delay to:

  • Locate a representative

  • Complete a training session

  • Obtain necessary medical treatment

  • Obtain photo identification

  • Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and which shall be documented

Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel

As an athlete support personnel, you must know and understand your roles and responsibilities when supporting athletes. You play an integral part in shaping good anti-doping behaviours in athletes whom you support.

Roles of Athlete Support Personnel

  • Be knowledgeable of and comply with all anti-doping policies and rules which are applicable to you or the athletes you support

  • Use  your influence on athlete values and behaviours to foster anti-doping attitudes

Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel

  • Cooperate with the athlete testing program and ensure your athlete understand their rights and responsibilities in In-Competition testing and Out-of-Competition testing

  • Disclose to your National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) and International Federation (IF) whether you have committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) within the past ten years

  • Cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) in Anti-Doping Rules Violation's investigations