1. Definition
Under our Charter, doping is defined as the use of banned pharmaceutical substances or resorting to banned methods, with reference to the list established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International and National Federations.
2. Fundamental Declaration
FICEP supports all the measures taken to fight drug-taking: :- By noting that the use of banned substances or resorting to other illicit, performance-enhancing methods is contrary to the ethics of sport;
- Recognising that drug-taking is unhealthy and may even be dangerous;
- Being convinced that every action whose intent is to illegally enhance the prowess of a sportsperson, beyond their level of training and individual performance, must be considered as contrary to the interests of sport;
- Believing that only “clean sport” has a future in mind and can be encouraged by the supporters..
3. Organisation of the anti-doping fight
FICEP recommends drugs testing during the FICEP championships.
The organisation of the drugs-testing procedures is the one of the responsibilities of the participating federations, based on the laws, regulations and definitions of the national organisations.
4. Final remark
The Anti-doping Charter was promulgated by FICEP’s Annual General Meeting on 28 April, 2000, and became effective immediately.