Anti-Doping
The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has accepted the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) on 24th February 2004. These Anti-Doping rules are adopted and implemented as a result of the OCM’s commitment to the purposes of the World Anti-Doping programmes. They are in conformity with the OCM’s commitment under the Code, and in furtherance of the OCM’s continuing efforts to eradicate doping in Malaysia.
The OCM is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code and, as such, is responsible for assisting The Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (ADAMAS) in initiating, implementing and enforcing the Doping Control process.
Under the Code, the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) as the National Olympic Committee for Malaysia has roles and responsibilities including the following:
- To ensure its anti-doping policies and rules conform to the Code,
- To require as a condition of membership or recognition that National Sports Associations’ anti-doping policies and rules are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Code,
- To require all Athletes who are not regular members of a National Sports Association to be available for Sample collection and provide accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information on a regular basis, if required, during the year before the Olympic Games as a condition of participation in the Olympic Games as a member of the Malaysian Olympic Contingent.
- To cooperate with ADAMAS, the National Anti-Doping Organization of Malaysia
- To withhold some or all funding, during any period of his or her Ineligibility, to any Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel who has violated anti-doping rules.
- To withhold some or all funding to the National Sports Association who are not in compliance with the Code.
As part of OCM’s efforts to educate athletes and officials, all athletes and officials participating in Multi-Sports Games are required to undertake the Anti-Doping Education & Learning (ADEL) course.