Jakarta, 18 October 2026
The Indonesian Anti-Doping Organization (IADO), in collaboration with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), had been entrusted with the role of Sample Collection Authority (SCA) for the 2026 SEA Flag Football Championship, held from October 16th 18th, 2026, at the GBK Rugby Field in Senayan, Jakarta. That championship marked a significant milestone for Indonesia, as it was the first time the country had hosted a Southeast Asian-level flag football tournament. The event featured 10 teams from six nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.
To support doping control operations during the championship, IADO deployed a team consisting of two Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and two chaperones. The team was responsible for facilitating the athlete sample collection process in accordance with established anti-doping procedures and standards. All doping control activities were conducted in compliance with the 2026 International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI). In carrying out their duties, the IADO team prioritized professionalism, ensuring the integrity, security, and identity of the samples were maintained, while simultaneously respecting the rights and privacy of the athletes.
The trust placed in IADO by the IFAF to serve as the SCA represented a vital collaboration in supporting international competitions that uphold the principles of clean sport. That engagement also provided an opportunity for IADO to further strengthen its competence and experience in conducting doping control at an international level. IADO hoped that its partnership with the IFAF will continue to grow and expand to other international sporting events, encompassing both In-Competition Testing (ICT) and Out-of-Competition Testing (OOCT). Through this involvement, IADO reaffirmed its commitment to fostering clean, fair, and doping-free competitions, while strengthening the culture of “Clean Sport” both in Indonesia and globally.