The World Anti-Doping Agency has launched a new e-learning course for athletes and coaches preparing for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Developed in collaboration with Commonwealth Sport, the course is now available on WADA’s Anti-Doping Education and Learning platform, ADEL, for those attending the Games, which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
The course provides Games-specific anti-doping education and covers key information athletes and support personnel need to understand before arriving in Glasgow. This includes anti-doping rules, testing procedures, medication checks, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, supplement risks, Whereabouts requirements, athlete rights and responsibilities, and which organisation has jurisdiction during the Games period.
For bowls athletes, coaches and support staff heading to Glasgow 2026, the course is an important part of Games preparation and supports the wider commitment to clean sport across the Commonwealth Sport Movement.
WADA Director of Education, Amanda Hudson, said the lead-up to major sporting events is an important time to ensure athletes and coaches are informed before competition begins.
“WADA and Commonwealth Sport have a shared goal to protect the integrity of the competition, and that begins with ensuring that those intending to participate at the event are educated on the anti-doping rules and programme ahead of the event,” Hudson said.
“We strongly recommend that all those attending the event complete this important course.”
Commonwealth Sport Medical Advisor and Anti-Doping Taskforce Co-Chair, Dr Peter Harcourt, said the course would provide a valuable resource for athletes and support personnel ahead of Glasgow 2026.
“Providing access to Anti-Doping Education ahead of a Major Event such as Glasgow 2026 is essential to ensure clean sport,” Dr Harcourt said.
“The innovative approach to the development of the course has ensured that the values of the Games are instilled throughout the material while delivering the key Games Time specific knowledge required well ahead of time.”
Athletes and support personnel who successfully complete the course and achieve a score of 80% or higher on the assessment will receive a certificate.
The course is reserved for athletes and support personnel competing at the Games and will be accessible via the unique link provided by each Commonwealth Games Association.
