Starting at the beginning of 2014, the World Karate Federation (WKF) and SportAccord have signed an agreement for the provision of anti-doping services by the SportAccord Doping – Free Sport Unit (DFSU). It includes...

Starting at the beginning of 2014, the World Karate Federation (WKF) and SportAccord have signed an agreement for the provision of anti-doping services by the SportAccord Doping – Free Sport Unit (DFSU). It includes the administration of WKF anti-doping program by the DFSU staff in the areas of athletes whereabouts, testing, therapeutic use exemptions, results management, and education.  

“The WKF is very proud to cooperate with SportAccord and its Doping-Free Sport Unit (DFSU) on anti-doping matters. Especially, at this very important period of time where we are preparing to implement the revised World Anti-Doping as of 1 January 2015,  this collaboration will definitely help our organization to optimize our efforts in keeping Karate clean”, says WKF President, Antonio Espinós, "As SportAccord Vice-president it is also a pleasure to see the increasing added value and support that SportAccord is offering to its IFs members, in this case through the DFSU".

“One of SportAccord’s main objectives is to support our Members. We are very honoured by the trust WKF has in us and happy to provide a tailored anti-doping service package in strict confidentiality, in compliance with the WKF anti-doping rules and the World Anti-Doping Code”, says Marius Vizer, SportAccord President.

About SportAccord:

Established in 1967, SportAccord is the union for 109 International Sports Federations and organisations. Its’ mission is to unite and support its’ members, providing them with added-value platforms and services; while continually striving to influence positive change in the sports community and society as a whole.

Activities include the organisation of Multi-Sports Games (World Combat Games, World Mind Games, World Beach Games, World Urban Games); doping-free sport services; the .Sport project, the Sports Hub, new information technology and media services; sports’ social/environmental responsibility and integrity initiatives; and the International Federations recognition process, all created and implemented on behalf, and to the benefit of SportAccord’s members. The SportAccord Doping-Free Sport unit provides free assistance to all Members and at-cost services and administrative support to more than 30 Members.