*Doping fees collected during registration will be contributed as part of the cost to the random WADA Lab urine test, shipping, admin, and facilitation cost. 

The GOLD STANDARD of testing includes:

- Urine or blood testing

- Random athlete selection

- Testing of winners and flagged athletes

- Certified laboratories aligned with World Anti-Doping Agency Standards (WADA)

We focus on:

- Evidence-based testing

- Transparency

- Athlete protection

- Athletes who refused to comply if selected for WADA test and cooperate will be immediately disqualified from the competition. You will not be allowed to step on stage and there is no refund on the competition fees. The athlete will also be banned from competing in any INBA PNBA shows
 

•WADA Urine Tests (Random / Overall Winners)

- Appointed and qualified DCO – Doping Control Officers (1 male and 1 Female) will be collecting the urine samples for male/female athletes with proper supervision, administration procedures and quality control.
 

- All selected athletes must cooperate with the DCOs professionally for the urine collection on event day.
 

- Your urine sample will be sent to a WADA Accredited Lab in the USA after the event and the test will take about 14 - 21 working days from receiving your sample
 

- Athletes who refused or failed to comply and cooperate with the WADA Urine Tests & collection procedures will be immediately disqualified and all cash, prizes and titles will be forfeited. There is no refund on competition fees and all fees paid.

FITNESS MOVEMENT (ORGANIZER) Is registered with WADA Accredited Lab, and will be responsible for sending doping samples to the respective accredited lab for testing.

Athletes tested positive for Performance Enhancement Drugs will be inducted into the HALL OF SHAME and published here and on the INBA/PNBA Global website! 

Did you know?

The American Polygraph Association (APA) and the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) state that a valid, professionally conducted polygraph examination typically requires 90 to 120 minutes (1.5 to 2 hours) to complete properly.

​Why do they take 2 hours?

​A legitimate polygraph is not just the time you spend "hooked up" to the machine. It consists of three essential phases that cannot be rushed without compromising accuracy:

​Pre-test Interview (45–90 mins): The examiner explains how the device works, discusses the examinee's medical history, and carefully reviews every single question that will be asked to ensure there is no confusion.

​Data Collection (15–30 mins): This is the actual "test" phase where the physiological sensors record data while questions are asked multiple times.

​Post-test Analysis (15–30 mins): The examiner scores the charts and may discuss the results with the examinee.

​Key Evidence & Sources

​APA Standards: The APA’s official FAQ and Standards of Practice state that examinations taking less than an hour are often associated with unvalidated or invalid procedures.

​INBA Asia Stance: We advocates for these longer protocols to ensure "natural" bodybuilding competitions aren't undermined by "quick" tests that are easier to cheat or produce unreliable results.

​Industry "Red Flags": If a polygraph service offers "15-minute" or "30-minute" tests (often called "quick-screen" tests), they are generally rejected by professional associations as scientifically unreliable.

 https://www.polygraph.org/docs/APA_FAQ_Sheet-12JUL23.pdf