Summary
Whistleblowers sent 185 reports about suspected doping to the UK's national anti-doping organization in 2025. The concerns led to charges against two people for breaking anti-doping rules. New reporting methods like WhatsApp and SMS helped protect anonymity.
Key Facts
- Whistleblowers made 185 reports of suspected doping in 2025.
- The reports came from 25 different sports.
- This was the second-highest number since the initiative started in 2020.
- The highest was 211 reports in 2024.
- Two people were charged with breaking anti-doping rules because of these reports.
- Ukad introduced WhatsApp and SMS in 2024 for anonymous reporting.
- 15 people in the UK faced penalties for anti-doping violations in 2025.
