Kudus, 25 October 2026
The Indonesia Anti-Doping Organization (IADO) participated in doping control operations during the Polytron Kudus Indonesia Masters 2026, held from October 20th to 25th, 2026, at Djarum Arena 2 in Kudus, Central Java. That tournament was part of the BWF World Tour Super 100 international competition calendar, bringing together badminton athletes from various nations to compete across five categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Athletes from 16 countries participated in the event, highlighting its international reach and its status as part of the professional badminton circuit sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
To support doping control efforts at the tournament, IADO deployed two Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and two chaperones, each tasked with specific responsibilities within the doping control process. This deployment reflected IADO’s commitment to fostering clean, fair, and principled competition, particularly in sporting events involving international athletes. Doping control activities were conducted in accordance with prevailing anti-doping regulations—including the International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)—with a strict focus on procedural compliance, information confidentiality, sample security and traceability, and the protection of athletes’ rights and privacy.
IADO’s involvement in this BWF World Tour Super 100 event underscored the organization’s active role in supporting the implementation of anti-doping programs within international-level badminton competitions in Indonesia. The presence of DCOs and chaperones was essential to ensuring that the doping control process is carried out professionally, systematically, and in full alignment with established standards. Through this involvement, IADO continued to strengthen its contribution to upholding the integrity of sports, protecting athletes’ rights to compete fairly, and supporting the application of fair play principles at both the national and international levels. IADO expressed its appreciation to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), the organizing committee, and all relevant parties for their coordination and support in implementing anti-doping oversight during the Polytron Kudus Indonesia Masters 2026. This collaboration was expected to further reinforce a culture of clean sport and enhance confidence in the integrity of sports competitions in Indonesia.