Debbie Titterton Narraway
17 Dec 2025
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2026 list of Prohibited Substances and Methods.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2026 Prohibited List, which outlines the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. The updated List comes into effect on 1 January 2026.
All Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA)Â athletes, coaches, and support personnel are encouraged to review the updated information to ensure they remain compliant with anti-doping rules.
The 2026 Prohibited List: What You Need to Know
The WADA Prohibited List is updated annually following a global consultation process with athletes, medical professionals, sport federations, and anti-doping organisations.
WADA released the 2026 Prohibited List on 24 September 2025, allowing athletes and their support teams time to:
Familiarise themselves with changes to the List
Review any prescription or over-the-counter medications they use
Check supplements carefully
Apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), where required, through the appropriate organisation
Understanding the Prohibited List is a key part of an athlete’s responsibility and helps prevent unintentional anti-doping rule violations.
Key 2026 WADA Resources
The following official WADA documents are available and should be reviewed by all competitive cyclists:
2026 Prohibited List – Substances and Methods
Identifies substances and methods that are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, and in particular sports.
2026 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes
Highlights key changes from the 2025 List and provides explanations to support understanding and compliance.
2026 Monitoring Program
Lists substances that are not currently prohibited, but which WADA is monitoring to identify potential patterns of misuse in sport.
Clean Sport and Athlete Responsibility
All athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that competition is fair and clean. The Bermuda Bicycle Association is committed to the principles of clean sport and supports the global anti-doping framework led by WADA.
Athletes are reminded that they are strictly liable for any prohibited substance found in their system, regardless of intent. BBA strongly encourages athletes to:
Check medications before use
Use approved anti-doping resources
Seek medical advice when necessary
Apply for a TUE in advance if required
Stay informed of annual updates to anti-doping rules
For further guidance, athletes and support personnel should consult WADA and BSADA resources or contact BBAÂ directly.