Over the past two decades, the Agency has developed a stable and credible anti-doping control system based on the principles of independence, expertise, and international cooperation. Since its establishment, its work has been focused on preserving trust in sport—a value that transcends results, medals, and individual competitions.
“The fight against doping is not merely about enforcing rules; it is about protecting health, preserving integrity, and promoting fairness in sport. The anti-doping system exists to protect athletes who wish to train and compete in accordance with the rules, providing them with support through education, prevention, medical counseling, and transparent procedures. Our purpose is not punishment, but protection. Twenty years of work have demonstrated that it is possible to build a system that is professional, independent, and fully dedicated to athletes. Clean sport is a shared responsibility of all—athletes, coaches, clubs, federations, doctors, parents, media, and the state. We are here to serve as partners and a pillar of support to everyone who believes that victory is earned through hard work, talent, and discipline—not through prohibited substances,” stated Prof. Dr. Milica Vukašinović Vesić, Director of the Anti-Doping Agency of the Republic of Serbia.
International cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), as well as regional collaboration through the Central European Anti-Doping Organization (CEADO), plays a significant role in the Agency’s work, further strengthening the exchange of knowledge, harmonization of practices, and development of educational and testing programs.
As ADAS enters its third decade, the Agency reaffirmed its commitment to protecting athletes, strengthening partnerships, and advancing values-based anti-doping education for future generations.