The International Testing Agency (ITA), which oversees World Aquatics' anti-doping programme, collected 1,102 samples from 527 athletes of 68 nationalities in the first quarter of 2026.

Out-of-competition testing accounted for the vast majority of samples, with 1,044 collected outside of competition periods. In-competition testing yielded an additional 58 samples.

Of the total samples collected in Q1 of 2026:

  • 697 Urine
  • 405 Blood

These figures reflect a coordinated international effort to promote clean sport and uphold fair play. The continued increase in both testing volume and geographic reach underscores World Aquatics’ commitment to safeguarding the integrity of aquatic sports. It also reinforces a strong dedication to transparency in the fight against doping.

You can access the AQIU's anti-doping statistics page here.