ABSTRACT
Given these two foundations on which athlete participation in the Games rests, it is obvious why the battle against doping in sport is of such importance to the Olympic Movement. Further, among the stated objectives of the International Olympic Committee is the promotion of the Olympics throughout the world by encouraging and supporting ethics in sport, and dedicating its efforts to ensuring that in sport, the spirit of fair play prevails. Simply put, doping is antithetical to the spirit of the Games. In recent years doping scandals have tarnished the Games, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other responsible members of the Olympic family are making a determined effort to restore their integrity.
