About ADS
The Government of Singapore was a signatory to the Copenhagen Declaration
on Anti-Doping in Sport in 2003 and had also adopted the UNESCO International
Convention Against Doping in Sport in 2005 by accession, thereby formally
recognizing Singapore's commitment to implement the World Anti-Doping Code ("WAD
Code").
Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) was established in March 2010, and designated
by the Government of Singapore as the National Anti-Doping Organization
(NADO) to promote and support the eradication of doping in sport in Singapore.
ADS' primary responsibilities are to:
(a) Plan, coordinate and implement an effective doping control programme;
(b) Advocate doping-free sport in Singapore through education programmes;
(c) Monitor National Sports Associations for their compliance with the
Anti-Doping Policy of Singapore, the ADS Anti-Doping Rules, and the World
Anti-Doping Code;
(d) Pursue all potential anti-doping rule violations within its jurisdiction;
(e) Encourage reciprocal testing between national anti-doping organisations;
and
(f) Promote anti-doping research.
MISSION
ADS' mission is to ensure sport in Singapore is free of doping through the implementation of effective education, detection, research and international co-operation initiatives. We work together with the sport bodies to protect the rights of Athletes to participate in clean sport.
Vision
Every Singaporean athlete is a True Winner.
Governance
The work of Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) is governed by the Anti-Doping Policy of Singapore and the ADS Anti-Doping Rules that are established in accordance with the WAD Code and its International Standards.
The World Anti-Doping Code provides a framework for the harmonization of anti-doping policies, rules and regulations across all sports and countries in the world.