Doping is contrary to the spirit of our sport. Every boxer, coach, club administrator, bout official, elected official, clubs and unit has a responsibility to ensure Boxing is free of doping.
Boxing Ireland is proud to support clean sport with the iBoxClean programme, designed to raise awareness of anti-doping in our sport, and provide learning and education opportunities for boxers, coaches, club support staff and parent/guardians.
All boxers are advised that Anti-Doping may be may be carried out at any stage of any domestic competition.
There are 11 anti-doping rule violations, of which almost half also apply to coaches, so it is vital that coaches go on the anti-doping learning journey with their boxers. More information on Anti-Doping regulations is available through Sport Ireland, here, and through WADA, here
Two time Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, shares her experience of anti-doping, at home and in competition
Independent Anti-Doping learning
Boxing Ireland recognises that scheduled clean sport learning may not suit all schedules, and is sharing this suite of independent eLearning resources provided by Sport Ireland & Wada, the Anti-Doping Agency
Boxing Ireland recognises that the iBoxClean calendar may not align with everyone’s schedules, and is sharing this suite of independent learning resources, provided by Sport Ireland and WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency:
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for parents.
Sport Ireland’s anti-doping eLearning tool
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for international athletes
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for national athletes
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for talented/pre-HP athletes
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for coaches
WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for support staff
The 2026 Prohibited List
The Prohibited List is a mandatory International Standard as part of the World Anti-Doping Program. The List is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. The effective date of the List is 01 January 2026, also available here
International Standards
The List is one of the eight International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). It designates what substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in particular sports.
It should be noted that athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List can apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to determine whether they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The TUE Program is a rigorous and necessary part of elite sport and has overwhelming acceptance from athletes, physicians, and anti-doping stakeholders.
Med Checker
Athletes must check all of their over the counter and prescription medication.
All medications purchased in the Republic of Ireland must be checked on Medcheck Sport Ireland. Medications purchased in Northern Ireland or the United Kingdom can be checked on https://www.globaldro.com/home/index.
If the medication is prohibited athletes must consult Sport Ireland’s TUE Policy.
If athletes are unable to find the medication on the medication checking website they must not take the medication they should contact Sport Ireland by phone or email
Contact
Boxing Ireland’s Anti-Doping Officer Sean Crowley, is available via sean.crowley@boxingireland.ie and +353 86 052 1757