Jakarta, 5 October 2026
Indonesia successfully served as one of the hosts for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, a major football tournament held from September 24th to October 5th, 2026. The competition was divided into two divisions: Division 1, hosted in Indonesia, and Division 2, held in Hong Kong. In Indonesia, matches for Division 1 took place at two venues: the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) in Jakarta and the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium (SJH) in Bandung. Division 1 featured eight teams—six from Southeast Asian nations (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and two guest teams (Bangladesh and Pakistan). Meanwhile, Division 2, held in Hong Kong, included six teams: the host nation Hong Kong, along with Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste.
For that competition, the Indonesian Anti-Doping Organization (IADO)—through the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI)—was invited to contribute to the Doping Control team, specifically to support In-Competition Testing (ICT). IADO deployed Doping Control Officers (DCOs) to work alongside a FIFA DCO in carrying out doping control procedures. To support operations in Indonesia, IADO assigned four DCOs, with two stationed in Jakarta and two in Bandung. The doping control process was further supported by “chaperones”—volunteers with a healthcare background recruited and prepared by the PSSI organizing committee.
In carrying out their duties, IADO Doping Control Officers (DCOs) conduct the doping control process in accordance with the 2026 International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI). The entire process is executed with a focus on integrity, the security and identity of samples, and full respect for the rights and privacy of the athletes. The involvement of IADO DCOs in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup also serves as a valuable opportunity to enhance their competence and broaden their expertise in doping control operations. Throughout the competition, IADO DCOs gained practical experience and engaged in knowledge sharing with FIFA DCOs regarding the implementation and standards of doping control in international competitions. IADO’s participation in this international event represents a significant milestone and reflects recognition from both FIFA and PSSI of the capacity and competence of IADO DCOs in supporting doping control for international-scale sporting events. IADO hopes that the cooperation and coordination established with FIFA and PSSI will continue to be strengthened and expanded for future international events, encompassing both In-Competition Testing (ICT) and Out-of-Competition Testing (OOCT).
Through this engagement, IADO reaffirms its commitment to fostering clean, fair, professional, and doping-free competitions, while simultaneously strengthening Indonesia’s role in promoting a culture of clean sport—both domestically and internationally.