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TUE APPLICATION PROCESS

Athletes sometimes need to take medication that contains a banned substance – if they get sick or injured, or have an ongoing medical condition that requires treatment, such as asthma or diabetes.

Except in a medical emergency, national and international level athletes must have an approved Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) in place BEFORE taking medication that contains a banned substance.

If a national or international level athlete tests positive due to a medication they have taken and they do not have an approved TUE in place, they will likely be charged with an anti-doping rule violation.

WHO NEEDS TO APPLY FOR TUE APPLICATION?

According to the IESF Anti-Doping Rules, The following Athletes shall be considered as International-Level Athletes, who compete in any of the following International Events:

  1. IESF Esports World Championship
  2. All Multi Esports Events where IESF operates Esports competitions
  3. Athletes included in the IESF Registered Testing Pool, Testing Pool and any other pool if established by IESF;

 

In World Anti-Doping Code 2021, Article 4.4.3, Athletes who are International-Level Athletes shall apply to their International Federation, also in IESF Anti-Doping Rules, Article 4.4.2.2.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR TUE APPLICATION?

An application will only be considered when submitted alongside the following supporting medical evidence:

  • Comprehensive medical history and the results of all relevant examinations, laboratory investigations and imaging studies.
  • Copies of original reports, letters and specialist reviews
  • A detailed summary of any alternative medications tried (including names, dosages, duration of use, and effects) or clinical justification from the prescribing doctor that confirms that in their opinion there are no other reasonable permitted alternatives that exist to treat the medical condition.
  • TUE Application Form

You must exclusively submit your TUE application, including the required medical file, via ADAMS. If you do not have an ADAMS account yet, please contact [email protected] to have your account set up.

 

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TUE APPLICATION PROCESS

RENEWAL OF TUE

TUEs are only approved for a specific period of time and will eventually expire. It is the athlete’s responsibility to renew the TUE, if required, before it expires.   A new TUE application form needs to be completed and submitted, together with a new medical report confirming the diagnosis and the outcome of any further investigations conducted (since the previous application).

For more information about TUEs, read the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on TUEs