On updating the list of substances and methods prohibited in sports

The list of substances and methods prohibited in sports is brought in compliance with the 2018 Prohibited List of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The list includes substances and methods prohibited in- and out-of-competitions.

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Submitted by the Ministry of Sports.

The Federal Law No. 392-FZ dated 22 November 2016 introduced criminal responsibility for coaches, sports doctors or other fitness or sporting specialists for inducing any athletes to use substances and (or) methods prohibited in sports or using these substances and (or) methods on an athlete regardless of his or her agreement, except in the case when it is not considered a violation of the anti-doping rule in accordance with the Russian law.

Government Resolution No. 339 dated 28 March 2017 approves the list of substances and methods prohibited in sports.

The World Anti-Doping Agency annually approves the International Standard with the list of substances and methods prohibited in sports. In 2018, the WADA 2018 Prohibited List International Standard came into force.

The signed resolution brings the list into compliance with the 2018 Prohibited List that includes substances and methods prohibited in- and out-of-competitions.