Central European Anti-Doping Organization

Strengthening Anti-Doping Systems in Southeastern Europe: CEADO Mentoring Visit to Montenegro

As part of CEADO’s ongoing efforts to support the development of robust national anti-doping systems across Central and Southeastern Europe, Mag. Michael Cepic, CEO of NADA Austria and chairman of CEADO, visited Podgorica, Montenegro to assess progress in the bilateral mentoring partnership with the Montenegrin Anti-Doping Commission.

CEADO Represented at High-Level Anti-Doping Conference in Bergen

On 11–12 June 2025, the international anti-doping conference “Bringing European NADOs Together to Strengthen the National Systems” took place in Bergen, Norway, co-hosted by Anti-Doping Norway (ADNO) and the Council of Europe. CEADO Chairman Michael Cepic attended the conference.

CEADO Testing Managers Meeting in Prague

The CEADO Testing Managers Meeting is taking place in Prague, bringing together representatives from CEADO countries to focus on strengthening anti-doping systems across the region. Hosted by the Czech Anti-Doping Committee (CADC), this two-day event reflects a shared commitment to improving the effectiveness, integrity, and coordination of doping controls.

WADA President and Vice President Banka and Yang Yang

CEADO congratulates Re-Elected WADA President and Vice President

The Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has re-elected President Witold Bańka and Vice President Yang Yang for a final three-year term at the helm of the organization.

CEADO statement on "Enhanced Games"

In response to the concerns of the global Anti-Doping community, CEADO expresses its deep concern about the threat posed by the concept of the “Enhanced Games”. Such an event undermines the socially accepted and historically evolved global values of clean sport. It further constitutes an attack against all Anti-Doping efforts which were made by stakeholders within the Anti-Doping system over the last decades. Additionally, and more importantly, the “Enhanced Games” pose serious risks to the health and safety of athletes, especially to young athletes who may idolize those who participate.

CEADO Annual Meeting 2025: With Greece and Cyprus two new members join CEADO

The CEADO Annual Meeting 2025, which was held on the 15^th of May, 2025 in Budapest, brought together the CEADO partner organizations to reflect on the past year and set strategic goals for the future. A key milestone at this year’s gathering was the official inclusion of the Cyprus Anti-Doping Authority (CyADA) and the Hellenic Anti-Doping Authority (EOKAN) into the CEADO network — a move acknowledged as a major step forward for regional and international cooperation.

Photo Grigoris Leon_HADA - Michael Cepic_NADA - Ioannis Vroutsis_Minister of Sport

Strengthening Regional Cooperation: NADA Austria and HADA Anti-Doping Partnership

In 2021, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Austria and the Hellenic Anti-Doping Agency (HADA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic partnership aimed at developing a comprehensive anti-doping program aligned with the World Anti-Doping Code. Since the inception of this collaboration, HADA has made significant strides, establishing itself as a key player in anti-doping efforts across the region.