Embracing the ethos of purity and integrity within the martial arts community, KARATE IKA stands as a beacon of commitment to the noble principles of fair play and clean competition.
Since the dawn of 2024, KARATE IKA has stood shoulder to shoulder with the global guardians of sporting ethics, aligning closely with the revered World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and Standards while championing a culture of enlightenment among its members.
Karate IKA want to be under the watchful gaze of the International Testing Agency (ITA), KARATE IKA has fortified its ranks with operational standards that serve as bulwarks against the tides of deceit. Rooted in vigilance, our policies and programs are meticulously crafted to safeguard the sanctity of athletic endeavor, rallying officials and athletes alike in a unified front against the scourge of doping.
Nation by nation, federations under the KARATE IKA banner have embraced our collective mandate, weaving the fabric of our anti-doping policy into the very tapestry of their national frameworks. Here, education intertwines with action, information channels are pathways to enlightenment, and testing becomes the litmus test of our collective resolve.
In a groundbreaking accord that reverberates across the global sports arena, the International KARATE Association (IKA) has forged an alliance with the esteemed International Testing Agency (ITA). Together, they orchestrate a symphony of vigilance, harmonizing the intricacies of in-competition and out-of-competition testing to the rhythms of our sport’s unique physiological cadence.
We know that within the crucible of the ITA’s stewardship lies the guardianship of Athlete Biological Passports (ABPs) and the sacred adjudication of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), ensconcing our athletes in a bastion of fairness and understanding. Moreover, the ITA’s gaze extends beyond the present, embracing a long-term vision of sample retention that echoes our commitment to eternal vigilance against the specter of doping malfeasance.
We hope that our journey doesn’t end with testing alone. In a testament to our unwavering dedication, the ITA augments our arsenal with the tools of intelligence and investigation. Through the clandestine corridors of REVEAL, our secure reporting platform, whispers of transgression find sanctuary, paving the way for swift and decisive action against any threat to the integrity of our beloved discipline
ANTI-DOPING POLICY & RULES
TESTING & INVESTIGATIONS