BPA supports third UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport Week

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is proud to be supporting UK Anti Doping’s Clean Sport Week which launched on Monday May 20.

This year’s campaign is the third Clean Sport Week and is being supported by a range of sporting organisations including the BPA, British Olympic Association, and a host of National Governing Bodies and sports stars.

The campaign will have a strong focus on Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs), and particularly the attitudes towards, and motivations for use of IPEDs in gym environments.

A number of events will take place between 20-26 May to help raise awareness of clean sport and anti-doping programmes led by UKAD, NGBs and sporting bodies across the UK.

Nicole Sapstead, UKAD’s Chief Executive, said: “This year’s Clean Sport Week focuses on Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs), particularly in the gym environment.

“Following a number of media reports in recent months, concerns are growing around the use of IPEDs in this area, particularly with trends like the ‘Love Island look’, and the possibility of this seeping into the sporting arena.

“Last year’s Clean Sport Week was a huge success and hope this year’s event can drive the debate around IPEDs, as well as celebrate the successes of clean athletes and the excellent work done by National Governing Bodies and sporting partners to keep sort clean.”