Anti Doping

Clean Sport Commitment

IPSF-PERSILAT is committed to safeguarding the integrity of Pencak Silat by ensuring a clean, fair, and doping-free sporting environment for all participants.

In alignment with the World Anti-Doping Agency , IPSF-PERSILAT implements a comprehensive anti-doping program that complies with the World Anti-Doping Code and its International Standards.

Our mission is to protect:

• The spirit of sport
• The health of athletes
• The credibility of competition

Full document of IPSF-PERSILAT Doping Control Regulation can be downloaded here: IPSF-PERSILAT Anti Doping Control Regulations

What is WADA?

The World Anti-Doping Agency is the independent international organization responsible for harmonizing anti-doping policies across all sports and countries.

At the center of its work is the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the global framework that standardizes anti-doping rules and regulations across all sporting bodies.

The World Anti-Doping Framework

The Code is supported by eight (8) International Standards, ensuring consistency and fairness worldwide:

• Prohibited List (updated annually)
• Testing & Investigations
• Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
• Results Management
• Laboratories
• Education
• Code Compliance
• Protection of Privacy & Personal Information

IPSF-PERSILAT aligns fully with this framework to ensure global best practices in Pencak Silat.

IPSF Anti-Doping Policy

IPSF-PERSILAT strives to align itself with WADA in order to implement an effective and Code-compliant anti-doping program for Pencak Silat.

This includes:

• Adoption of international anti-doping rules
• Cooperation with testing authorities
• Enforcement of anti-doping regulations
• Continuous monitoring and improvement

Athlete Responsibilities

All key stakeholders, including the IPSF (International Pencak Silat Federation), are required to acknowledge, accept, and adhere to the Code and Regulations established by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). Compliance with these provisions constitutes a fundamental responsibility of all athletes, athlete support personnel, and all other stakeholders involved, ensuring full observance of the Code and its associated Regulations.”

Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes

• Understand and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules established under the Code.
• Be available at all times for Sample Collection whenever required.
• Accept responsibility for any substances consumed and any methods used in relation to anti-doping regulations.
• Inform medical personnel of their obligation to avoid the use of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods, and ensure that any medical treatment received complies with the anti-doping policies and rules established under the Code.
• Report to International Federation (IF) any decision issued by a non-Signatory that found the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation within the previous ten (10) years
• Cooperate fully with Anti-Doping Organizations in any investigation related to potential anti-doping rule violations.
• Provide the identity of their Athlete Support Personnel when requested by any Anti-Doping Organization that has authority over the Athlete.”

 Athletes Right

• Have the confidence to “SPEAK UP!” report any potential instances of doping or cheating that you are aware of. You can report to doping.ipsf@gmail.com rest assured, your identity will remain protected!
• Use Therapeutic Use Exemption: The health and well-being of athletes will be
• Use a TUE if there are prohibited substances or methods that need to be prescribed by a doctor
• Fair hearing Statement of opinions: Athletes have the right to justice with a transparent, independent fair hearing.”

Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel (ASP)

• Understand and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules established under the Code that apply to them or to the Athletes they support.
• Cooperate fully with the Athlete Testing Procedure whenever required.
• Use their influence to promote positive values, responsible behaviour, and a strong commitment to anti-doping among Athletes.
• Report to International Federation (IF) any decision issued by a non-Signatory that found the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation within the previous ten (10) years
• Cooperate fully with Anti-Doping Organizations in any investigation related to potential anti-doping rule violations.
• Refrain from using or possessing any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method unless there is a valid and legitimate justification.

Doping Control Process

IPSF-PERSILAT follows WADA-compliant procedures, including:

• In-competition testing
• Out-of-competition testing
• Sample collection (urine/blood)
• Laboratory analysis (WADA-accredited labs)
• Results management and disciplinary procedures

Athletes must cooperate fully with doping control officials at all times.

Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)

Download the document for complete information regarding TUE Process: IPSF-Persilat TUE Process

Introduction to Doping Control

Doping Control Testing is a fundamental component of the global anti-doping framework and serves as one of the primary mechanisms for safeguarding the integrity of clean sport. By detecting and deterring the use of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods, testing plays a vital role in preserving fairness, protecting the rights of clean Athletes, and maintaining confidence in the sporting environment. It also enables Athletes to demonstrate their commitment to the principles of clean sport and to participate in the testing process with confidence, integrity, and a clear understanding of their responsibilities within the anti-doping system.

Athletes may be subject to testing by a National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), a National Olympic Committee (NOC), a Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), the International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF), a Major Event Organization (MEO), or the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Any of these organizations may authorize or delegate the planning and implementation of testing activities to an appropriately designated third-party organization, such as the International Testing Agency (ITA), in accordance with the applicable provisions of the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standards.

Rights and Responsibilities During Sample Collection

Throughout the Sample Collection process, Athletes are entitled to certain rights and are expected to fulfill specific responsibilities in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the applicable International Standards. Understanding these rights and obligations helps ensure that the testing process is conducted fairly, transparently, and efficiently.

Athlete Rights During Sample Collection

During the Sample Collection process, Athletes are entitled to:

1. Be accompanied by a representative of their choice throughout the Sample Collection process, where permitted;
2. Request the assistance of an interpreter, where reasonably available;
3. Verify the identity and official credentials of the Chaperone and/or Doping Control Officer (DCO) before the Sample Collection procedure begins;
4. Seek clarification or ask questions regarding any aspect of the Sample Collection procedure;
5. Receive clear information regarding the type of Sample to be collected, including urine, blood, serum, or dried blood spot samples, as applicable;
6. Request a justified delay in reporting to the Doping Control Station for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, participation in a victory ceremony, the receipt of necessary medical treatment, completion of a warm-down period, or the conclusion of a training session;
7. Request reasonable accommodations or modifications to the Sample Collection procedure where required due to an injury, disability, or other impairment; and
8. Record comments, observations, or concerns relating to the Sample Collection process on the Doping Control Form before its completion.

Athlete Responsibilities During Sample Collection

During the Sample Collection process, Athletes are required to:

• Report to the Doping Control Station immediately upon notification, unless a delay has been authorized for a valid reason in accordance with the applicable procedures;
• Present valid identification, typically in the form of a government-issued identity document, for verification purposes;
• Remain under the continuous observation of the designated Sample Collection Personnel from the time of notification until the completion of the Sample Collection process; and
• Comply fully with all instructions and procedural requirements associated with the Doping Control process.

Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)

The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an individual electronic profile that tracks selected biological markers in an individual athlete’s blood and urine sample over multiple tests. Over time, the ABP can show the effects of doping rather than the presence of a prohibited substance in a sample.

Registered Testing Pool (RTP)

The Registered Testing Pool (RTP) consists of a designated group of elite Athletes who are subject to an enhanced level of anti-doping oversight through regular testing and mandatory Whereabouts reporting. Athletes included in the RTP are required to provide accurate and up-to-date Whereabouts information to enable No Advance Notice Testing in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the applicable International Standards.

Athletes may be included in the RTP by the International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF), their National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), or both, based on the applicable RTP selection criteria and testing priorities.

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Anti-Doping Rule Violations

THERE ARE 11 ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

1. Presence: The presence of prohibited substances or their metabolites or markers in an athlete’s sample. Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete only.
2. Use: Use or attempted use by an athlete of a prohibited substance or a prohibited method. Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete only.
3. Evasion, refusal or failure: Evading, refusing, or failing to submit to sample collection. Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete only.
4. Whereabouts failures: Whereabouts failures are considered as any combination of three missed tests and/or filling failures within a 12-month period by an athlete in a registered testing pool (RTP). Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete only.
5. Tampering or Attempted tampering: Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control. The 2021 Code makes it clear that engaging in fraudulent conduct (e.g. swapping sample or asking a witness to lie in their witness statement) is an act of Tampering. From 1 January 2021. if an individual commits an act of Tampering relating to another ADRV. they can receive an additional consecutive ban. Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete and ASPs.
6. Possessions: Possession of a prohibited substance or method. Ban up to 4 years. Applies to Athlete and ASPs.
7. Trafficking: Trafficking or attempted trafficking in any prohibited substance or method. Ban up to 4 years to a lifetime. Applies to Athlete and ASPs.
8. Administering or attempted administration: Administration attempted administration to any athlete of any prohibited substance or method. Ban up to 4 years to a lifetime. Applies to Athlete and ASPs.
9. Complicity or attempted complicity: Assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, conspiring, covering up or any other type of intentional complicity or attempted complicity involving an ADRV or any attempted ADRV. Ban up to 2 years to a lifetime. Applies to Athletes and ASPs.
10. Prohibited Association: Associating in a professional or sport-related capacity with a person such as a coach, doctor, physio or trainer who is serving a ban or who has been found guilty of a criminal or disciplinary offence equivalent to a doping violation. Ban up to 2 years. Applies to Athletes and ASPs.
11. Acts to Discourage or Retaliate Against Reporting to Authorities: Acts that threaten or seek to intimidate another to discourage them from sharing information about doping (also referred to as whistleblowing) or retaliating against another for doing so. Ban up to 2 years to a lifetime. Applies to Athletes and ASPs.

Sanctions & Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Disqualification of results
• Suspension or ineligibility
• Long-term or lifetime bans
• Additional disciplinary actions

IPSF-PERSILAT enforces strict sanctions to protect the integrity of the sport.

Education & Awareness

IPSF-PERSILAT actively promotes anti-doping education through:

• International competitions and events
• Workshops for athletes, coaches, and officials
• Awareness campaigns and digital resources

Education ensures that all stakeholders understand their rights, responsibilities, and risks.

WADA Prohibited List (2026)

The Prohibited List identifies substances and methods banned in sport and is updated annually.

Download Prohibited List 2026: Download

Risk of Supplement Use

Risks Associated with Dietary Supplements

The use of dietary supplements represents one of the most significant sources of inadvertent anti-doping rule violations. No supplement can be guaranteed to be entirely free from Prohibited Substances. Nevertheless, the use of supplements remains widespread in sport, with studies indicating that approximately 40% to 100% of athletes report using one or more dietary supplements. Accordingly, Athletes and their Athlete Support Personnel should be fully aware of the associated risks, understand how such risks may be mitigated, and make well-informed decisions regarding supplement use.

The dietary supplement industry is not subject to uniform regulatory oversight. Consequently, supplements may:

• Contain Prohibited Substances as active or primary ingredients;
• Become contaminated with Prohibited Substances during manufacturing, packaging, handling, or throughout the ingredient supply chain;
• Be inaccurately labelled, resulting in discrepancies between the listed ingredients and the actual product contents; or
• Be marketed using misleading or unsubstantiated claims that are not supported by credible scientific evidence.

Guidance on Supplement Verification

The only effective means of completely eliminating the risks associated with dietary supplements is to avoid their use altogether. However, it is recognized that some Athletes, after carefully evaluating the potential risks and benefits, may decide to use supplements. In such circumstances, Athletes are expected to take all reasonable precautions to minimize the risk of inadvertent doping.

These precautions include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the supplement, including its purpose, ingredients, dosage, and intended use, preferably in consultation with a certified sports nutritionist or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about the World Anti-Doping Code and the anti-doping regulations of the International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF);
• Selecting only supplements that have undergone independent batch testing through recognized certification programs, such as Informed Sport, Certified for Sport, or Kölner Liste.

Athletes should be aware that no dietary supplement can be considered entirely 100% risk-free. The use of any supplement carries an inherent risk and may ultimately result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation, for which the Athlete remains personally responsible under the principle of strict liability.

Reporting & Whistleblowing

IPSF-PERSILAT provides a secure and confidential system to report:

• Doping violations
• Suspicious behavior
• Ethical misconduct

All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Clean Sport Declaration

IPSF-PERSILAT calls on all members of the Pencak Silat community to uphold:

• Fair Play
• Respect
• Integrity
• Honesty

SPEAK UP! If you discover an anti-doping violation in sports particularly in Pencak Silat you can report it to us, the International Federation, via e-mail: anti.doping.ipsf@gmail.com or you can visit the ITA’s doping reporting platform REVEAL,

Together, we ensure that Pencak Silat remains a clean, respected, and globally trusted sport.