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The Ongoing Discussion Over Supplemental Oxygen by Sports Governing Bodies
Because supplemental oxygen can assist in sports performance, it has been (and continues to be) a topic of great debate by various sports regulatory agencies.
There are many professional sports leagues that allow supplemental oxygen for recovery and performance. For example, the NFL requires oxygen cans on the sidelines for every game. There are also leagues that prohibit it – the World Skiing Association and ITF (which regulate professional tennis) do not allow supplemental oxygen.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as of January 2010 removed supplemental compressed oxygen from its list of banned substances. According to WADA guidelines: “Supplemental oxygen administered by inhalation, but not intravenously, is permitted. However, some sports authorities may prohibit its use in their regulations. Athletes must check the rules that apply to supplemental oxygen use with the sporting authorities governing the events they compete in.”
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) also has a list of rules and regulations regarding the use of supplemental oxygen. The USADA is the national anti-doping organization (NADO) in the United States for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sports. You can read a full list of the regulations containing supplemental oxygen here
International Sports Leagues that stated Supplementary Oxygen Intake as outlaw
-- Lawn Tennis
-- Skiing
-- MMA Wrestling
-- Boxing
ITTF should deal with the case to clarify controversy ensuing.
Because supplemental oxygen can assist in sports performance, it has been (and continues to be) a topic of great debate by various sports regulatory agencies.
There are many professional sports leagues that allow supplemental oxygen for recovery and performance. For example, the NFL requires oxygen cans on the sidelines for every game. There are also leagues that prohibit it – the World Skiing Association and ITF (which regulate professional tennis) do not allow supplemental oxygen.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as of January 2010 removed supplemental compressed oxygen from its list of banned substances. According to WADA guidelines: “Supplemental oxygen administered by inhalation, but not intravenously, is permitted. However, some sports authorities may prohibit its use in their regulations. Athletes must check the rules that apply to supplemental oxygen use with the sporting authorities governing the events they compete in.”
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) also has a list of rules and regulations regarding the use of supplemental oxygen. The USADA is the national anti-doping organization (NADO) in the United States for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sports. You can read a full list of the regulations containing supplemental oxygen here
International Sports Leagues that stated Supplementary Oxygen Intake as outlaw
-- Lawn Tennis
-- Skiing
-- MMA Wrestling
-- Boxing
ITTF should deal with the case to clarify controversy ensuing.
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