WADA - Allegation of non-compliance of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA)

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Allegation of non-compliance of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) Relevant Consequences and Impact requiring action by Signatories [Please note that the below consequences will come into effect only on 19 August 2025 if the Signatory does not correct their non-conformities in full, or does not dispute WADA’s allegation of non-compliance and/or the Signatory consequences and/or the reinstatement conditions by midnight EDT on 18 August 2025]

On 27 March 2025 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued an all-stakeholder communication confirming that the Executive Committee (ExCo) followed the recommendation of the Compliance Review Committee (CRC) to place the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) on the ‘watchlist’, giving an additional four months to correct the outstanding non-conformity. This deadline of 27 July 2025 passed without the non-conformity having been corrected to the satisfaction of the CRC. Consequently, SLADA is now alleged non-compliant, and the Signatory consequences listed in the ExCo decision (see below) will apply as of 18 August 2025 if the Signatory does not correct their nonconformity in full, or dispute WADA’s allegation of noncompliance, and/or the Signatory consequences, and/or the reinstatement conditions by midnight EDT on 17 August 2025. .

While WADA will monitor the implementation of the consequences imposed on this NADO and provide all updates as necessary, this communication aims to draw your attention to the fact that under Code Article 24.1.9, all Signatories to the Code must recognize and implement these consequences in full. Signatories should be aware that these consequences are not the same as for other cases of non-compliance.

Please refer to the following for more information on the relevant consequences and their potential relevance to your organization.

all Signatories to the Code must recognize and implement these consequences in full. Signatories should be aware that these consequences are not the same as for other cases of non-compliance.

Please refer to the following for more information on the relevant consequences and their potential relevance to your organization.

As recommended by WADA’s independent CRC and approved by the ExCo on 27 March 2025, the consequences applied to SLADA in accordance with the Code Article 24, and Article 10 and Annex B of the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS), are the following:

1. Consequences of non-compliance

1. SLADA loses its WADA privileges until reinstatement. This includes:

a. SLADA representatives are ineligible to hold any WADA office or any position as a member of any WADA board or committee or other body (including but not limited to membership of WADA’s Foundation Board, ExCo, Standing Committees, and any other committee);July 2025 Page 2/2

b. SLADA is ineligible to host any event hosted or organized or co-hosted or co-organized by WADA; c. SLADA is ineligible to participate in any WADA Independent Observer Program, WADA Outreach Program or other WADA activities; and d. SLADA will not receive any WADA funding (either directly or indirectly) related to the development of specific activities or participation in specific programs.

Guidance Note: WADA will monitor and implement this set of consequences.

2. SLADA’s representatives shall be ineligible to sit as members of the boards or committees or other bodies of any Code Signatory (or its members) or association of Signatories until SLADA is Reinstated.

Guidance Note: Signatories and related associations are asked to ensure immediately that any relevant NADO or government representatives, as defined in the Code, that are current members of any relevant board, committee or body, are removed from that position for the rel evant period. If a Signatory or related

Guidance Note: Signatories and related associations are asked to ensure immediately that any relevant NADO or government representatives, as defined in the Code, that are current members of any relevant board, committee or body, are removed from that position for the rel evant period. If a Signatory or related association is unsure of how to apply this consequence, please contact us at compliance@wadaama.org.

(e.g., Regional Anti -Doping Organizations , Associations of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), Sport Accord, Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS) , Association of IOC Recognized International Sport Federations (ARISF) , International University Sports Federation (FISU ), Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)).

3. Sri Lanka may not be awarded the right to host regional, continental or world championships, as well as other events organized by Major Event Organizations, until SLADA is Reinstated.

Guidance Note: Signatories cannot award the right to host inter alia regional, continental or world championships to Sri Lanka during its period of non-compliance. Events already allocated to the Sri Lanka may take place. This does not apply to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In addition, to the extent that an event organized by a Major Event Organization that is not a Signatory is within Signatory’s sphere of responsibility, that Signatory has the obligation to enforce this consequence in respect of that event. If a Signatory is unsure of how to apply this consequence, please contact us at compliance@wada-ama.org.

1. Conditions of reinstatement In accordance with ISCCS Article 11.2.1, SLADA must satisfy the outstanding critical requirements and comply with all the abovementioned consequences of non -compliance to be reinstated to the list of compliant Signatories.

1. Additional consequences Further consequences might be imposed if the non-conformities are not resolved within 12 months of the consequences coming into effect.1

comply with all the abovementioned consequences of non -compliance to be reinstated to the list of compliant Signatories.

1. Additional consequences Further consequences might be imposed if the non-conformities are not resolved within 12 months of the consequences coming into effect.1

1 If SLADA has not met the conditions of reinstatement described above within twelve months of the entering into effect of the consequences of non-compliance, the following additional consequence shall be automatically imposed:

1. Sri Lanka’s flag will not be flown at regional, continental or world championships, as well as other events organized by Major Event Organizations (including the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) until SLADA is Reinstated.