Anti-Doping Testing at FIFA World Cup 2022

    February 2025 in “ Drug Testing and Analysis ”
    Alanod D. AlQahtani, Wadha Abushareeda, Ariadni Vonaparti, Suhail Kraiem, Wesal El‐Saftawy, Khadija Saad, Aisha Al‐Wahaibi, Nadeen Hilal, Najib Dbes, Vandana Nimker, Alexis Weber, Alka Beotra, Mohammed Al Maadheed
    TLDR All samples tested negative for banned substances, ensuring competition integrity.
    The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar implemented a thorough anti-doping testing program, analyzing 1,612 urine and blood samples for over 400 substances. The Anti-Doping Laboratory Qatar, accredited by WADA, used advanced techniques and strict quality control measures to ensure accurate results. Notably, 622 samples underwent hGH Isoform testing, the highest for any major event, and all samples tested negative for banned substances, except for two cases of high codeine concentration, which were declared by the athletes. The testing process faced challenges like limited equipment but was successfully managed with international collaboration and expert support, ensuring the integrity of the competition.
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