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The National Anti Doping Agency of Germany (NADA Germany) looked back on its work in 2025 and provided an overview of current anti-doping issues at its annual press conference on 9 June at the Federal Press Conference Centre in Berlin.
Particular focus was placed on the drafting and introduction of the World Anti-Doping Code 2027 and the global harmonisation of the regulations.
“The World Anti-Doping Code forms the basis for the harmonisation of international anti-doping work. The World Anti-Doping Agency adopted the World Anti-Doping Code 2027 in December 2025 following a three-year consultation phase. The new regulations, including all revised standards and guidelines, will come into force on 1 January 2027,” explained Dr Lars Mortsiefer, Chairman of the Executive Board and Head of Legal Department at NADA Germany.
“In terms of content, particular attention is paid to the respect for human rights – especially those of minors and other vulnerable persons. Furthermore, the responsibilities of anti-doping organisations are being expanded. Exclusive responsibility for doping testing measures, as well as results management and disciplinary proceedings at national level, lies with the National Anti-Doping Organisations,” said Mortsiefer, describing the fundamental changes to the content.
The Intelligence and Investigations division is also being strengthened and, for the first time, will have its own international standard: “NADA Germany played a leading role in drafting this and is committed to the future of anti-doping investigations. This work is already yielding results that, in collaboration with other anti-doping bodies, are paving the way for the future,” said Mortsiefer.
Commenting on the implementation process, Mortsiefer explained:
“NADA Germany will implement the revised Code in 2026 in collaboration with the sports federations, whilst also engaging in dialogue with its international partners. This cooperation is essential for the harmonisation of anti-doping measures and for the successful promotion of clean sport.”
Dr Eva Bunthoff, Member of the Executive Board and Head of the Testing Department at NADA Germany, addressed the two-pillar model of doping education and the testing programme at the press conference. Further development is always a key focus of NADA Germany’s work:
“Increased training in elite sports schools, a new e-learning course for coaches, a new brochure for the school-elite sport partnership scheme, and an increase in the number of institutions in the TOGETHER AGAINST DOPING network: it is a key priority for NADA Germany that athletes are able to participate in appropriate prevention measures.”
The testing programme was also further developed in 2025.
“The further development of NADA Germany’s experts in targeted research and working groups, the organisation of large-scale dried blood spot campaigns, the use of new analytical methods, and the redesign of the pre-Olympic and pre-Paralympic testing programme for the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina were key priorities in the 2025 doping testing programme. Furthermore, NADA Germany deployed its own testing personnel for the first time during the doping tests carried out by NADA Germany at the FISU World University Games,” said Bunthoff.
Bunthoff added: ”Clean sport requires the constant adaptation of strategies, greater networking and better use of available data. At the same time, NADA Germany is working on projects involving the use of artificial intelligence and the increased deployment of digital tools to ensure fair sport.”
Mortsiefer pointed out that NADA Germany’s work must continue to be financially secured in the future to guarantee clean sport for athletes.
“Despite the current challenging budgetary and funding situation, NADA Germany will continue to work with its stakeholders from sport, politics, business and science to ensure appropriate and adequate framework conditions to fulfil its statutory mandate for a doping-free sport,” concluded Mortsiefer.