Introduction to Anti-Doping
Introduction to Anti-Doping
The use of doping substances or doping methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an athlete health and to other athletes competing in the sport. It severely damages the integrity, image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance.
To achieve integrity and fairness in sport, a commitment to a clean field of play is critical. The International Pencak Silat Federation seeks to maintain the integrity of pencak silat by running a comprehensive anti-doping program that focuses equally on education/prevention and on testing, with consequent sanctioning of those who break the rules.
Principles & Values Associated with Clean Sport
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.
Education is the process of learning to instil values and develop behaviours that foster and protect the spirit of sport, and to prevent intentional and unintentional doping. The International Pencak Silat Federation values that reflect clean sport include fairness, respect, honesty, determination and integrity.
The International Pencak Silat Federation values the “spirit of sport” which is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:
- Health
- Ethics, fair play and honesty
- Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code
- Excellence in performance
- Character and Education
- Fun and joy
- Teamwork
- Dedication and commitment
- Respect for rules and laws
- Respect for self and other Participants
- Courage
- Community and solidarity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) values are excellence, friendship and respect. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) values are respect, integrity, fairness, collaboration and excellence.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) values are excellence, friendship and respect. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) values are respect, integrity, fairness, collaboration and excellence.
The Anti-Doping Landscape
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the independent international body responsible for harmonising anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries. The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organisations around the world. The Code is supplemented by eight International Standards, including the Prohibited List that is updated at least annually.
The International Pencak Silat Federation has its own set of anti-doping rules and it is important that those involved in the sport are familiar with them. These rules can be found here: IPSF Anti-Doping Regulations 2026
International Pencak Silat Federation has delegated the management of its clean sport activities to the International Testing Agency (ITA), an independent organisation that manages anti-doping programs on behalf of International Federations and Major Event Organisers.
WADA, the IPSF, the ITA and the National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) coordinate all anti-doping efforts within the sport of International Pencak Silat Federation.