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Last month, Ioannis Paliokas (DUTH) presented #AntiDop at the EIT Food Workshop "Sustainable Agriculture & Circular Food Economy": www.eitfood.eu
~60 scholars engaged in his talk: "Designing Training Missions for Athlete Support Personnel on Nutritional Supplements & Unintentional Doping Prevention"

AntiDop Project Presented to Elite Running Coaches at the Endurance Academy – Clean Game Belgrade, 21–22 November

We recently had the opportunity to present an #AntiDop lecture to 60 leading track and field coaches in Belgrade. You can read more about the event and its key messages on our English-language website: cleangame.org/2025/11/30/a...

Promotional graphic for ISENC 2025 showing the conference logo and the AntiDop logo, dates and venue in Manchester, with photos and names of EFAD ESDN Sports & Physical Activity committee members Katarzyna Janiszewska, Serge Pieters and Anneke Palsma.

Katarzyna Janiszewska, Serge Pieters and Anneke Palsma are standing in front of the AntiDop research poster at ISENC 2025, smiling and holding coffee cups.

Kasia Janiszewska, Anneke Palsma and Serge Pieters from the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) presented the #AntiDop project at the International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference (ISENC) 2025 in Manchester, UK.

Professor Vassilis Barkoukis stands at the front of a university classroom presenting a slide titled “Conclusions & Next Steps” while students sit in tiered rows, some taking notes on laptops and others listening attentively.

Professor Vassilis Barkoukis visited the Department of Life and Health Sciences at Frederick University, Cyprus, to introduce the #AntiDop project to students. Together, they explored the project’s research findings and discussed how these insights can inform evidence‑based training practice.

A lecturer stands at the front of a small auditorium in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, presenting the #AntiDop project on two large screens to an audience of coaches and students seated in rows of teal chairs.

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki team presented the #AntiDop project to coaches, trainers, and fitness instructors in Thessaloniki. Participants showed great interest in the research findings, and together we explored their practical implications for everyday training.

Group photo of Professor Jesus Fernandez Gavira, Professor Athanasios Papaioannou, and Professor Anne-Marie Elbe in front of a AntiDop project banner.

What a pleasure to discuss the #AntiDop project with our visiting scholars at Leipzig University. A huge thanks to Professor Jesus Fernandez Gavira from the @unisevilla.bsky.social (Spain) and to Professor Athanasios Papaioannou from the University of Thessaly (Greece) for their visit 🇪🇸🇬🇷

Prof. Vassilis Barkoukis presenting the AntiDop project in Athens during the 15th ICCE Global Coach Conference.

Professor Vassilis Barkoukis presented the #AntiDop project in Athens during the 15th ICCE Global Coach Conference. A sincere thank you to the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) for hosting our project!

Despoina Ourda and Maria-Theodora Gkountou standing on either side of their research poster presentation at the 5th International Conference of Sport Sciences in Thessaloniki. The poster, displayed on the wall behind them, summarizes their findings on the education of athlete support staff against doping.

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki team presented the #AntiDop project at the 5th International Conference of Sport Sciences in Thessaloniki. Their presentation sparked an engaging exchange on the use of nutritional supplements – and won 3rd prize in the conference’s poster competition. 🏆

A serene marina in Malta full of small boats and yachts with a backdrop of city buildings under a partly cloudy blue sky. The light is late afternoon, highlighting the water and creating a calm, inviting atmosphere.

Dalia Motejūnaitė (Lithuanian Anti-Doping Agency) and Vassilis Barkoukis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) pose together smiling in front of the illuminated Triton Fountain in Valletta at night. The fountain glows with colorful lights, and the evening sky is deep blue behind them.

A large group of colleagues gathers around a long, set table in a cozy Maltese restaurant. The walls are decorated with plates, clocks, and local artwork, conveying a lively, welcoming dinner after the meeting.

We’re still looking back at our #AntiDop meeting in Malta 🇲🇹! After the hard work, there was also time to enjoy the sights of Valletta. Many thanks to our host, Dr Ladislav Petrovic, Director of Sport Coaching Europe, the European body of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE).

🏋️‍♀️ Happy to be part of this symposium: "Measuring the Prevalence of Doping in Sport". Ask Vest Christiansen and Werner Pitsch are bringing leading scholars and practitioners together to discuss the spread of doping in sport 👇

Eight people sit around a long conference table in a bright meeting room, each working on laptops and notebooks, while a presentation showing educational diagrams is displayed on a wall-mounted screen. Two vertical banners with the AntiDop project logo and text about anti-doping and nutritional supplements are visible in the background. Coffee cups and electronic devices are spread across the table, and the group appears to be in active discussion, illustrating a collaborative project meeting.

At our recent #AntiDop project meeting in Malta 🇲🇹, we made great progress in developing our educational materials for coaches, parents, and medical staff. These materials will focus on anti-doping in relation to athletes’ use of nutritional supplements.

A group of ten #AntiDop project members standing together in front of a modern building with a colorful #MCASTmyfuture sign above the entrance. The group is posing in bright daylight under a partly cloudy blue sky, representing the second in-person meeting of the AntiDop project held at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST).

Ann Marie Cassar, Director of the Institute of Community Services at MCAST, is standing and speaking in front of two orange and white banners with the #AntiDop logo and text about training missions on nutritional supplements for athletes and anti-doping support. Behind her, a large screen displays photos and titles of three MCAST colleagues from the Institute of Community Services, including herself.

Last week, the #AntiDop project held its second in-person meeting in Malta 🇲🇹, hosted by Sport Coaching Europe – the European body of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) – at #MCAST. We were warmly welcomed by Ann Marie Cassar, Director of the Institute of Community Services.

Vassilis Barkoukis and Daniel Enăchescu stand together in an office, holding a booklet. Behind them are shelves with Romanian and EU flags, office supplies, and a display screen.

Dr Vassilis Barkoukis met with Daniel Enăchescu, Vice Mayor of Bucharest (Sector 3), to present the #AntiDop project and discuss opportunities for local collaboration in promoting clean sport.

Dr Vassilis Barkoukis and small group of people sit around a conference table in a well-lit meeting room with large windows and plants. A projector displays a slide titled "Results - Knowledge & Education," showing colored bars with research findings. Some attendees are taking notes while others listen attentively. The atmosphere is professional and focused.

Dr Vassilis Barkoukis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) presented the #AntiDop project to social science researchers at the National University of Physical Education and Sport Science in Bucharest. Following a productive exchange, the university agreed to promote our project to its students.

Three researchers are seated around a table in an office, engaged in a discussion. Papers and documents are spread out on the table. Dr Vassilis Barkoukis is presenting information on a laptop, which displays the AntiDop project. Behind them, a window shows several small European flags. The atmosphere is collaborative and professional.

Dr Vassilis Barkoukis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) presented the #AntiDop project to the researchers of the Asociata Se Poate in Bucharest. Following a fruitful discussion, Asociata Se Poate will endorse the project and promote it in Romania.

Ria Vanderstraeten and Anneke Palsma, are standing in front of the AntiDop poster at the EFAD Congress in Malmö.

Kasia, Anneke, Sousana, Monica, Serge and Ria (from left to right) at the AntiDop screen at the EFAD conference in Malmö.

At the end of October, our project members Ria Vanderstraeten, Anneke Palsma, and Sousana Papadopoulou presented the #AntiDop project at EFAD Congress in Malmö, Sweden. 🇸🇪

Thanks for sharing our work on “Educating Athlete Support Personnel to Prevent Unintentional Doping from Supplements”!

Anne-Marie Elbe stands at the front of a classroom, gesturing while presenting to an attentive audience. Anne-Marie wears a pink sweater and a badge showing their name and university. Photo: Peter Leßmann/Markella Moraki

In September, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social presented the AntiDop project at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 – Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft – at @uni-muenster.de.

A group of people sit around small tables in a cozy, warmly lit indoor space, celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Master’s programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The atmosphere is casual, with plates of food and drinks on the tables. In the background, a large banner for the AntiDop project is prominently displayed, highlighting its mission on nutritional supplements and athlete support personnel. Colourful bunting and a purple balloon with the number ‘5’ add to the festive decoration.

A cheerful group of people stand in front of a glass door at the entrance of Dipasquale in Leipzig, raising drinks together to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Master’s programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology. They are surrounded by bunches of colorful balloons, each printed with the number ‘5’, and Sascha Leisterer holds a large, metallic ‘5’ balloon. The setting appears lively and social, with guests dressed in smart-casual attire for the occasion.

The AntiDop project took centre stage at Leipzig University’s five-year anniversary celebration of the Master’s programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Dr. Christian Heiss standing next to the AntiDop roll-up banner after delivering a guest lecture at Leipzig University. The banner shows the project logo, title, a thematic image, and the partner institution logos.

📸 Guest lecture highlight in Leipzig!

Christian Heiss – sport psychologist, psychotherapist & systemic coach – recently visited @unileipzig.bsky.social and posed in front of the #AntiDop roll-up after his talk.

A valuable moment with a long-time expert in athlete development and mental health.

Ioannis Morres from the University of Thessaly standing next to the new AntiDop roll-up banner during his visit to Leipzig University. The banner displays the project logo, title, a thematic image, and the logos of all partner institutions.

📸 First appearance of the new #AntiDop roll-up banner!

Ioannis Morres from the University of Thessaly recently visited @unileipzig.bsky.social
– the perfect moment to capture the new design in action.

A strong visual for our shared commitment to clean sport and informed athlete support.

Project team members seated around a table, watching a presentation and taking notes during the AntiDop kick-off meeting.

AntiDop team members sitting at a long dinner table, enjoying food and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Group photo of all AntiDop project participants posing and smiling in front of a wall at the kick-off meeting venue.

Close-up of snacks and food served during the AntiDop kick-off meeting.

📸 Throwback to February:

In February, the project leaders of the AntiDop Project came together for our official kick-off meeting – a milestone moment.

From planning sessions to shared meals and a team dinner — a strong start for this exciting project!

#CleanSport #KickOffMeeting #AntiDoping

To mark their arrival, the students – along with several lecturers – posed with the #AntiDop slide. A great symbol of cross-border collaboration for clean sport. [2/2]

#AntiDoping #CleanSport #LeipzigUniversity #UniversityOfThessaly

Students from the M.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Psychology and teaching staff in front of the AntiDop slide at Leipzig University.

🇬🇷🇩🇪 New semester, new faces in Leipzig!

At the beginning of this semester, Double-Degree students from the University of Thessaly (Trikala, Greece) arrived as part of the joint Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Welcome and all the best for your time in Germany! [1/2]

Front view of the AntiDop project roll-up banner showing the logo, project theme, a visual related to clean sport, and logos of all partner institutions. The banner is standing indoors, ready for use at events.

Prof. Dr. Ioannis Paliokas, our Principal Investigator, is excited to share that the #AntiDop project roll-ups have just been printed and are ready for use at upcoming events.

Keep an eye out for it at future events!
#AntiDoping #CleanSport #SportScience

Prof. Dr. Anne-Marie Elbe and a group of university students smiling and posing together in front of a projected AntiDop project slide in a lecture hall at Leipzig University.

📸 At the end of a recent lecture by Prof. Dr. Anne-Marie Elbe at Leipzig University, students posed in front of an #AntiDop slide to show support for clean sport and responsible supplement use.

Even small moments like this help raise awareness for safe practices in athlete support.

#CleanSport

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🚀 The #AntiDop Project website is now live!

There you’ll find project insights, scientific publications, news and training materials for Athlete Support Personnel on supplement safety and anti-doping.

👉 Visit now: antidop.af.duth.gr

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We've created a Starter Pack to help everyone get connected with #antidoping experts and relevant organizations.

Please reply or message to be added to or removed from the list. We're excited to see a growing clean sport community here!

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In February, our partners met in Thessaloniki for the #AntiDop kick-off. In a short video, our project partner, Dr Susana Papadopoulou, outlines the project's objectives. Dr Papadopoulou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University.

[6/6] The AntiDop platform and training missions will be validated under real-world conditions with the participation of ASP representatives from six countries: Greece, Germany, The Netherlands, Malta, Serbia and Lithuania.

[5/6] It seeks to design and develop an innovative eLearning platform to deliver training interventions for ASPs on appropriate nutritional supplement usage against doping.