WADA finds bodybuilding, fitness governing body non-compliant

WADA said IFBB’s “non-conformities” in implementing a testing regime and insufficient resources towards development of an anti-doping program prompted the move.

FILE PHOTO - WADA has declared the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness non-compliant with doping standards. | Photo Credit: AFP

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday that it had declared the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) non-compliant with doping standards.

WADA said IFBB's "non-conformities" in implementing a testing regime and insufficient resources towards development of an anti-doping program prompted the move.

WADA confirms non-compliance of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness https://t.co/8XLsuYyDyd

— WADA (@wada_ama) October 17, 2022

The statement from the global anti-doping body said that IFBB did not dispute its claims.

All of IFBB's testing activities would be subject to third-party supervision as a result, while its representatives will be excluded from taking part in or attending any multi-sport events - including the Olympics - until reinstatement, WADA said.