FAQS and FURTHER RESOURCES

IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANY PART OF THE TUE PROCESS, WRITE TO US AT: tue@athleticsintegrity.org

Here you will find links to some of the resources that can help you understand TUEs and the TUE application process in more detail.

  • TUE Process Map

    The following diagram outlines the TUE application process for an International-Level Athlete who is subject to World Athletics/AIU TUE requirements.

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  • TUE Application Form

    Download the World Athletics Application Form.

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  • ADAMS

    ADAMS facilitates the online management of TUE requests. TUE information is shared with relevant parties, thus for the athlete, one submission is all that is necessary. Upon approval of the TUE, ADAMS also provides athletes with the option to print a Certificate of Approval for their records.

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  • Prohibited List

    Acquaint yourself with WADA’s List of Prohibited Substances and Methods.

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  • Global DRO

    The Global DRO is a "check your medication" online tool that allows you to search for and check the status of medication. Alternative tools are available and you should ask your National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) if they recommended an online tool or have other ways of checking.

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  • World Athletics Testing Pool

    Check to see if you are included in the World Athletics Testing Pool.

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  • World Athletics List of International Competitions

    Check to see if an event you are competing in is included in the latest list of International Competitions sanctioned by World Athletics.

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  • International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE)

    Understand the conditions that must be satisfied for a TUE to be granted.

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  • TUE Checklists

    Use these checklists to help with applications for specific medical conditions.

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  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) World Athletics TUE Application Guidelines

    TUE applications must be supported by medical evidence that confirms the diagnosis of ADHD. Understand all the criteria by reading these guidelines.

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