by Françoise Dagouret, ITTF Anti-Doping Manager

In particular, the Court outlines the “public interest grounds” making the system necessary and justifying the restrictions imposed on Article 8 rights.

It found that a reduction or removal of the relevant obligations would lead to an increase in the dangers of doping, detrimental to the athletes’ health and fair competition.

As far as it is concerned, the International Table Tennis Federation implements a balanced and proportionate whereabouts policy, where the data is collected and protected in strict confidence in the framework of the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.

Further information:

Press release issued by European Court of Human Rights on Thursday 18th January