Doping in Non-Olympic Sports: Challenging the Legitimacy of WADA?

This book discusses doping in Non-Olympic sports, challenging the legitimacy of the WADA Code and arguing that the definition of modern sport should not be limited to Olympic sports. It highlights the inbuilt inequity within the existing anti-doping system, where a private regime is usurping the authority system.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is a pioneering exploration into the realm of doping within Non-Olympic sports, raising profound questions about the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. In recent years, sports such as American football, cricket, and dance sports have garnered significant attention due to their involvement in doping activities. While the scale and severity of these incidents may vary across these sports, they all pose intriguing inquiries about the authority and effectiveness of the WADA Code.

Doping in Non-Olympic Sports: Challenging the legitimacy of WADA? takes a strong stance against the prevailing regime established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where WADA Code compliance is considered the sole criterion for defining an activity as a sport. The book challenges this narrow perspective and argues that the definition of modern sport should be based on broader sociological and historical factors that transcend the boundaries of Olympic and Non-Olympic sports. These parameters are universal and apply equally to all forms of sport. However, the inclusion of the word "Olympic" in the terminology of Non-Olympic sports subjects them to the control and dictates of the IOC. Consequently, the IOC leverages its monopoly over the Olympic brand to insist on WADA Code compliance.

The numerous instances of doping reported in these Non-Olympic sports serve as a stark testament to the fact that WADA is turning a blind eye to these sports. This book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field, as it is the first to delve into the issue of doping within Non-Olympic sports and question the fundamental premise of WADA compliance as a prerequisite for defining sports. Furthermore, it highlights the inherent inequity within the existing anti-doping system, where a private regime is usurping the authority
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This book is an essential read for academics and researchers in the fields of Coaching, Sport Pharmacology, Sport Medicine, Sports Law, and related disciplines. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex issues surrounding doping in Non-Olympic sports, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will undoubtedly shape the future of this important area of study.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367560188