Ukraine advances clean sport policies globally
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Matvii Bidnyi of Ukraine joined the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee, securing a role as Europe’s representative from 2025 to 2027.
During a recent WADA meeting, committee members decided to increase the independence of anti-doping testing at major international competitions like the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The host country’s anti-doping organization will no longer plan tests or collect samples, a change intended to reduce conflicts of interest and ensure fairer testing for all athletes.
The WADA committee also discussed expanding the resources available to its independent intelligence and investigations unit, while respecting the legal procedures of individual nations. They approved the list of prohibited substances and methods for 2027 and reached agreements on funding for anti-doping research and WADA’s budget for that year. The group also continued to explore ways to address unintentional doping by athletes. In 2026, Ukraine will lead OneVoice, an international group of government representatives working to strengthen anti-doping efforts.
As chair, Ukraine will coordinate positions among representatives from five continents and work with WADA to develop the international anti-doping system. Bidnyi stated that Ukraine’s involvement in WADA allows the country to shape the future of global sports and advocate for the interests of Europe.
