Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Foundation Board (Board) re-elected independent President, Witold Bańka, and Vice-President, Yang Yang, for a third and final three-year term in the top leadership roles of WADA, which will begin on 1 January 2026 and run until the end of 2028.

In their virtual addresses to the Board and media in attendance following the election, Mr. Bańka and Ms. Yang thanked the Board members for their support, looked back on their tenure to date and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the global anti-doping system during their final term.

President Bańka said: “I am deeply honored by the Foundation Board’s continued trust in me and in the leadership team of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Today’s result reaffirms our shared mission and values. I accept this final three-year term as President of WADA with humility, purpose and a deep sense of responsibility, and I look forward to continuing to do so alongside Yang Yang, who has been an exceptional partner on this journey. Her vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to clean sport have played a vital role in every major success we’ve achieved together.

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