NOCZ Medical Commission Chairperson Calls on Athletes to Review WADA 2026 Prohibited List

Noah Silomba
15 hours ago
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The National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) Medical Commission Chairperson, Dr. Chanda Shula, has urged all athletes to review and understand the 2026 WADA Prohibited List, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026.

In a recent Anti-Doping Webinar dubbed An Athlete's Guide to the 2026 WADA Prohibited List hosted by NOCZ, Dr Shula outlined key updates, including new rules on carbon monoxide, asthma medications, and heightened caution around in-competition substances.

He also warned athletes about the risks of commonly used over-the-counter drugs like tramadol, which remains banned in competition.

Dr Shula further highlighted the importance of knowing the difference between trade names and generic names, stressing that the Prohibited List only uses generic names, something that could easily lead to unintentional doping violations.

Athletes and support personnel are encouraged to review the full list using the link below:

Access the WADA 2026 Prohibited List here: LINK