The Role Of Global And Natıonal Instıtutıons In The Fıght Agaınst Dopıng In Sport

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze national and international policies, institutional approaches, and measures taken against doping in sports, and to offer recommendations for the sustainability of an ethical sports culture. The research was designed within a qualitative framework, and the data were obtained by searching the PubMed, YÖKTez, and ScienceDirect databases using the keywords “sports” and “anti-doping.” The sources obtained were systematically examined using the document analysis method.

The study examines in detail the historical development of doping, its conceptual framework, and the classification of substances used. Among the motivations for choosing doping are the status and economic gains expected from sporting success, the desire for individual recognition, and, in some cases, pressure from coaches or the environment. It is noted that these practices not only threaten the physiological and psychological health of athletes, but also undermine the ethical foundations of sport and violate the principle of equality. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which plays a central role in the fight against doping at the international level, was established in 1999 and has standardized policy, monitoring, and disciplinary processes to ensure global compliance. In Turkey, the Turkish Anti-Doping Agency (TDKM), which began operations in 1989, stands out as a strategic actor in the fight against doping through both scientific analysis processes and awareness and education initiatives.

In this regard, it has been emphasized that the fight against doping should not be limited to testing and sanction mechanisms alone, but should also be supported by multifaceted strategies such as education, ethical awareness, psychological support, and institutional transparency. The dissemination of systematic education programs for young athletes, instilling a sense of fair play at an early age, and encouraging scientific research on doping are among the key elements of these strategies. It is essential that all stakeholders act in coordination and with a sense of responsibility to ensure a fair and sustainable competitive environment that is consistent with the nature of sport.