DRUG TESTING POLICY

Additional Doping Testing in Some Asia Countries

Applicable to Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, China, Thailand

•100% Testosterone Blood Test for all athletes (Mandatory)

IN THE EVENT BLOOD TESTOSTERONE TESTING IS NOT AVAILABLE, RANDOM TESTING AS PER INBA GLOBAL POLICY WILL TAKE PLACE.

- All registered athletes will be required to provide their blood sample for testing onsite.

- International Athletes will need to report ONE DAY before the event to do their blood test

- Athletes may need to report 2-3 days before the event to do their blood test

- A registered and qualified nurse will be collecting your blood sample through a finger prick.

- Your blood sample will take about 15 minutes to generate the results

- The Registration Fee includes the cost of blood test for all athletes and random WADA testing.

- ⁠If athletes failed the testosterone blood test which exceeds the normal level, he/she must agree to test and pay for their WADA URINE TEST USD $155 immediately prior to the competition day. Upon paying and tested via the WADA Urine Test USD155, they may then proceed to compete in the Championship showday. Refusal to do so will result in disqualification without any refund on the competition fees.

- For those athletes who pass the blood test, the athlete will proceed to the competition with a signed agreement to undergo random WADA urine testing if selected.

- All athletes are required to report on the 5 July 2025 for the testosterone blood test together with a briefing session. Please wait for further updates.

- Random WADA Urine Tests will be performed during the competition day.

- Refund of registration fees is not allowed.

- Athletes who refused to comply if selected for WADA test and cooperate with the compulsory blood test procedures 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 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.

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!

Testing Requirements & Policies by INBA Global HQ

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Testing Requirements & Policies

Natural Drug-Free Requirements

INBA PNBA is World Testing Requirements & Policies-Doping Agency (WADA) Compliant

• All athletes must be drug-free and compliant with the WADA Anti-Doping Code. Drug testing is to conform to current WADA Prohibited List by WADA Accredited Labs.
• All testing will be carried out on site or at an approved designated site in accordance with INBA PNBA Drug Testing Custody and Control Form Collection Policy and Procedures.
• You must obtain two characters references attesting that you are drug-free.
• All athletes will contribute a portion of the drug testing fees with each contest entry fee.
• Testing includes all performance enhancing “drugs” that are on the current WADA Prohibited List.
• All athletes must pass an INBA PNBA WADA certified urine or blood test (all athletes subject to random testing, and in and out of competition testing).
• INBA PNBA will also conduct random drug testing at each event as well as random testing to members of the Natural Teams throughout the year.
• Random drug testing for athletes began January 1st, 1999.
• If an athlete tests positive for a banned substance they will be suspended from competing for a minimum of one year up to a lifetime ban based on the severity and quantities/levels of banned substance or substances detected. The athletes name, picture and test results will be posted on website (Hall of Shame) and social media.
• Any athlete that produces an Adverse Analytical Finding (Positive Test Result) faces immediate suspension beginning the date of the positive test. Results Management will officially begin. The athlete will be notified in writing of the Adverse Analytical Finding, and the Confidential Test Report will be provided from the lab. The athlete has the right to appeal the decision in writing within 10 business days, and pay the total cost of the “B” sample testing. However, the suspension remains in effect until either the “B” sample confirms or refutes the findings. Once a final ruling is made by the local and International INBA PNBA committee, then there is no second appeal.
• Be advised that among the banned substances are ephedrine and its derivatives, DHEA and Andro and all of its derivatives.

It is your responsibility to be aware of the substances that are on the prohibited list. Ignorance is not an excuse.

INBA PNBA strongly recommends that you check your products and ingredients thoroughly through the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) official website!

Prohibited Substances and Methods

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