18/05/2026 1 Minute Read

“Intelligence and Investigations” to headline fifth ITA webinar of 2026

Nick Iliffe, Head of Intelligence and Investigations at the ITA, will run an Ask the Expert session.

22/04/2026 1 Minute Read

Philippines' softball star Francesca Altomonte promotes clean sport on Play True Day

The next International Testing Agency (ITA) Monthly Webinar taking place later this month is also part of the WBSC Integrity Unit's "Play-Ball, Play-Fair" Anti-Doping campaign.

04/02/2026 1 Minute Read

Register Now: Clean Sport Education webinar launches WBSC Anti-Doping Education Series

The Clean Sport Education webinar on 18 February will cover key information that elite athletes need to know, going through practical scenarios and will include a Q&A session. WBSC members and athletes will also have the opportunity to participate in three other webinars taking place on 25 February, 4 March and 11 March.

16/12/2025 1 Minute Read

Olympic Solidarity offers scholarships for IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport

The international postgraduate programme is an opportunity for healthcare professionals, sports scientists and those working in the anti-doping field.

05/12/2025 1 Minute Read

WADA publishes 2026 Prohibited Substance and Method List

The new list will be in effect on January 1, 2026, and is available for download on WADA's website. The WBSC Integrity Unit announced new features supporting its Play-Ball, Play-Fair campaign.

04/12/2025 1 Minute Read

Maiker Pimentel: Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 MVP award removed following positive doping test

The Venezuelan pitcher was provisionally suspended by the International Testing Agency on 6 August 2025. Pimentel has been sanctioned with a three-year period of ineligibility running until 5 August 2028.

14/10/2025 1 Minute Read

WBSC Integrity Unit Continues “Play-Ball, Play-Fair” Anti-Doping Campaign

The latest International Testing Agency (ITA) webinar will explore the crucial importance of the whereabouts system and how athletes play a central role in protecting the integrity of clean sport. All athletes, coaches, and support personnel are encouraged to attend.

Categories: Anti-Doping , Integrity Unit , News

21/08/2025 1 Minute Read

Ask the Expert about Therapeutic Use Exemptions in ITA August webinar

On August 28 at 14:00 Lausanne time, ITA Science and Medical Manager Pedro Goncalves will answer questions about Therapeutic Use Exemptions. Registration is open via Zoom.

29/07/2025 2 Minute Read

WBSC publishes Integrity Unit Annual Report 2024

“In 2024, the WBSC Integrity Unit continued its mission to uphold and safeguard the integrity of baseball /softball worldwide. Encouragingly, integrity standards across our sport have continued to improve, with several key developments and achievements marking a strong year of progress,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

23/07/2025 1 Minute Read

ITA monthly webinar – Mental Health in Sport

Olympian Camille Cheng will lead the July session as part of WBSC’s ongoing Anti-Doping education.