The free training platform from Abu Dhabi is responding to the growth of its prize money tournaments with the new control system. The Sunday Race Club (SRC) and the MyWhoosh Championship (MWC) in particular have created the need for stricter integrity measures. Matt Smithson, Head of E-Sports and Gaming Operations at MyWhoosh, explains: "As our Sunday Race Club grows, the standards of fairness need to match the importance of the event."
Doping control procedure in e-racing
Selected riders will receive a remote notification and must remain at their designated location for up to three hours after the competition. Trained IDTM personnel will collect urine samples, venous blood samples or dried blood samples (DBS), which will be tested for various prohibited substances. Notification can take place shortly before, during or immediately after an event.
The drivers to be tested are selected according to various criteria. MyWhoosh can select drivers at random or check them specifically according to podium finishes, performance data or based on information. Drivers must provide a correct location when registering to enable test appointments.
Prohibited list and penalties
The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Prohibited List serves as a reference for prohibited substances and methods. The new control body is subject to the e-sports rules and regulations of MyWhoosh Cycling. Non-compliance with testing instructions has serious consequences: Refusal, evasion or manipulation will lead to disqualification, reclaiming of prize money and suspension from the platform.
Combination with technical verification
The anti-doping programme complements the platform's existing integrity systems. MyWhoosh already checks the hardware, software and performance data of its users. The combination of biological tests with technical checks is intended to ensure that the competition results reflect the actual performance.
Lukas Niebuhr
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