Players in competitions recognized by the committee are subject to the World Anti-Doping Code, which spells out the rules for drug testing and investigations. There is also a “Prohibited List,” an expansive catalog of banned substances that includes anabolic steroids, hormone modulators and diuretics. The federation was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the 1990s, making it subject to the antidoping rules. On an internet forum for bridge players, hundreds of comments were posted, with some saying that drug testing for bridge players made no sense. Bridge competitions are long events that require focus and stamina, Mr. Levy said.

Source: New York Times March 02, 2019 22:41 UTC