
On 4th June 2024 British Taekwondo were advised by UKAD that they were revising the definitions within the UKAD TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) Pool for Taekwondo and as such the definition applicable to British Taekwondo (BT) Athletes now says –
TUE applications for British Taekwondo Athletes who hold a World Taekwondo (WT) Global Athletes Licence (GAL) and who compete in Events sanctioned or organised by the WT, or where the WT is the ruling body, should submit their TUE application in advance directly to the ITA (International Testing Agency) who provide Anti-Doping Service directly to World Taekwondo.
How to apply for an ITA TUE–
If you need to take any substance or method which is included in the WADA Prohibited List or to have your TUE granted by your NADO recognised, you must apply for a TUE to the ITA, using exclusively the TUE application form available on ADAMS, or download here. The completed TUE application form (signed by the athlete and his/her physician) and a comprehensive medical file must be submitted to the ITA via ADAMS.
All TUE applications must be submitted in legible French or English. Written medical reports must also be submitted in legible French or English, although results of tests may be in the original language.
If you need a TUE, you should apply as soon as the need arises. For substances prohibited in-competition only, the rider should apply at least 30 days before his/her next competition, unless exceptional or true emergencies exist.
To assist your doctor in providing the correct medical documentation we suggest that you consult the WADA TUE Checklist to access the medical information required to support TUE application for treatments of several common medical conditions.
If you are a rider whose doctor has a medical ADAMS account, your team doctor can undertake this task on your behalf through ADAMS.
An application will only be considered when submitted alongside the following supporting medical evidence: Comprehensive medical history and the results of all relevant examinations, laboratory investigations and imaging studies. Copies of original reports, letters and specialist reviews.
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