James Fitzgerald

Spokesman and Head of Media Relations for @wada_ama. Advocate for clean sport #PlayTrue. Journalist. Irishman ☘️ in Canada 🍁. Middle and leg.

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

It is so encouraging when governments provide additional funding to WADA, over and above their annual contributions...

[WADA @wada_ama]

We are pleased to announce the renewal of our agreement with the Japanese Government and @PlayTrueJapan 🤝

The additional funding of up to JPY 27,562,431 (approximately USD 174,000) will support in-person GLDF training, implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code, and the development of National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations across the region. https://t.co/jvbZTPlzyH

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

A strong result for @worldrugbymedia, @wada_ama and clean sport. Sad for Georgian rugby though.

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA provides an update on the ‘Operation Obsidian’ investigation of Georgian rugby.
https://t.co/sN7KCDYSzv

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

This is an incredible result for clean sport. Operation LIMS was an extremely complex and difficult investigation requiring immense diligence, expertise and professionalism of WADA's I&I and legal affairs staff, as well as our partners in other organizations.

[WADA @wada_ama]

‘Operation LIMS’ has now passed the 300 sanctions mark, marking the most successful investigation in anti-doping history. 👏

302 sanctions against 291 athletes by 23 ADOs, based on data retrieved from the Moscow Laboratory in 2019, involving 22 sports. ✅

Read more here: https://t.co/92fJtx0pD1

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

It was a privilege to work with Craig, a wise and affable man, and a giant of sports administration. His unshakable integrity put the good health of sport and its athletes ahead of all else. Quick with a joke and slow to leave a party, he was always excellent company. RIP Sir Craig

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA mourns the passing of former President, Sir Craig Reedie: https://t.co/MHSFB0hmBF

[Witold Bańka @WitoldBanka]

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of my predecessor, Sir Craig Reedie. Today, I say goodbye to a great man whose leadership of WADA helped shape the values that we stand for today. His rock-solid integrity and quiet strength meant more to me than words can express. He was always quick to share his wise counsel and to offer his support for the good of clean sport.

My thoughts are with his beloved wife, Lady Rosemary, and his children, grandchildren and wide circle of friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Craig.

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

Ta historia to nonsens. Obecne ograniczenia nałożone na Rosję w niektórych dyscyplinach sportowych nie mają nic wspólnego z antydopingiem. W związku z tym WADA nie jest zaangażowana w jakikolwiek proces ewentualnego ich znoszenia. Zakończenie przez Athletics Integrity Unit rozpatrywania spraw dotyczących naruszeń przepisów antydopingowych, wynikających z niezwykle skutecznej operacji LIMS prowadzonej przez WADA, ujawniającej systemowy doping w Rosji, również nie ma związku z tą kwestią.

Mogę potwierdzić, że podczas spotkania w Toruniu w Polsce w ubiegły weekend Prezydent WADA Witold Bańka oraz Prezydent World Athletics Sebastian Coe nie omawiali zniesienia ograniczeń wobec rosyjskiej lekkoatletyki, a w każdym razie WADA nie odgrywa żadnej roli w tej decyzji należącej do World Athletics.

@sportpl powinien usunąć tę fałszywą informację ze swojej platformy.

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

Good to see Presidents @WitoldBanka and @sebcoe so aligned and stressing the importance of unity in the global anti-doping system. Banka: "@WorldAthletics and the @aiu_athletics are strong partners for WADA... President Coe has been a staunch advocate for the protection of clean sport throughout his presidency, and we look forward to continued collaboration with World Athletics and the AIU for many years to come."

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka met at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 in Torun, Poland, on Saturday (21) to discuss the importance of unity and further collaboration within the global anti-doping system, the work of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the need to move beyond compliance and invest more money into new research and further investigations.

Press release 🔗 https://t.co/TARDgcV2gl

[WADA @wada_ama]

On the sidelines of the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Toruń, Poland, our President @WitoldBanka met with @WorldAthletics President Sebastian Coe (@sebcoe) to celebrate the success of Operation LIMS and discuss ongoing collaboration in the fight for clean sport.

A total of 66 cases in athletics were successfully sanctioned following the diligent efforts of the AIU in collaboration with WADA. In total, across all sports, Operation LIMS has led directly to 298 sanctions against athletes who were part of Russia’s institutionalized doping scheme.

Read more here: https://t.co/76mwNrjVHR

📷Dan Vernon - World Athletics

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA’s Executive Committee takes several important decisions during first meeting of 2026. Read more: https://t.co/xJ4AMibGbq

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

@StephenWadeAP https://t.co/YKe8FFEUJ4

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA statement on misleading Associated Press article. Read more: https://t.co/Befx8CVLfO

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

RT @wada_ama: A major joint-investigation between WADA and @WorldRugby has resulted in anti-doping rule violations being confirmed against …

[WADA @wada_ama]

We have imposed an Analytical Testing Restriction (ATR) on the Polish Anti-Doping Laboratory, limited to the application of the Confirmation Procedure for the substances related to modafinil.

During the ATR, the Laboratory can continue carrying out its regular anti-doping activities, as per the International Standard for Laboratories. However, all routine samples that require confirmation analysis of substances related to modafinil shall be securely transported to another WADA-accredited laboratory.

https://t.co/NBLgfOtPSO

[WADA @wada_ama]

We regret to announce that we have postponed our Regional Symposium for Europe scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18-19 March 2026, due to the escalating conflict/war in the Middle East. Our Executive Committee meeting that was to be held just prior will now be held virtually. https://t.co/MKixPeZbMT

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

Great that so many athletes are stopping by the @wada_ama clean sport athlete engagement booth at the @milanocortina26 Games #playtrue

[Witold Bańka @WitoldBanka]

Addressed the 145th IOC Session in Milan today.
Clean sport depends on unity, trust, and shared responsibility. With the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code approved, record cooperation with law enforcement, and strong collaboration ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, our global community continues to deliver meaningful impact for athletes and sport’s integrity.

@wada_ama @Olympics @iocmedia

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

Good sense has prevailed as court dismisses claim against WADA, World Aquatics and USA Swimming lodged by the Enhanced Games...

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA welcomes final dismissal of claim brought by Enhanced Games. Read more: https://t.co/5G90hjzXXg

[Pirate Irwin @pirateirwin]

Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment': WADA https://t.co/D6LiUpxe4s via @@YahooNews -- "Every bust, each network or lab dismantled, each seizure made & each criminal convicted helps to swing the pendulum back in our favour." -- Gunter Younger @wada_ama to @pirateirwin @AFP

[James Fitzgerald @JamesFitz501]

Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA https://t.co/DoFZbvksj9 via @AFP

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA welcomes the decision by a federal court in the United States to dismiss an antitrust claim against the Agency, World Aquatics and USA Swimming brought by the organizers of the Enhanced Games.

WADA is pleased that common sense has prevailed and remains focused on its core mission of protecting clean sport for the good of athletes around the world.