Doping refers to banned substances used as performance enhancers in Olympic sports. It is not ethically accepted by sports organizations because it threatens athlete health and causes hormonal changes in the body. These substances, known as anabolic steroids, provide performance beyond a person's normal capacity. The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports has become a growing problem. Therefore, to prevent its use, athletes have begun to undergo doping tests before and after competitions. Many anti-doping agencies have also intensified out-of-competition testing to prevent athletes from using banned substances. The primary goals of preventing doping are to reduce the trade of doping substances and banned drugs, increase doping controls, consider the health of athletes, and ensure fair competition.
Penalties for Doping Use
When doping control is carried out, urine and blood samples are taken from the athlete. The collected samples are tested in accredited laboratories to determine if the individual has used banned substances, and the results are announced. If banned substances are detected in the samples provided by the athlete, they receive a 2-year ban from competitions. If they have a previous ban, they are banned from sports for life.
