What are the rules?
Key Learnings
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The full list of prohibited substances and methods is updated every year and it is the player’s responsibility to know what is allowed and what is banned.
The golden rule for all athletes is the principle of strict liability, which implies that athletes take full responsibility for what they ingest.
As an athlete you cannot refuse or disrupt a doping control test.
Sanctions for violating anti-doping regulations may range from a reprimand to a lifetime ban.
Betting on basketball is strictly forbidden for basketball players.
Never share inside information
Always report to FIBA any fact or suspicion concerning match fixing by using the reporting tool on FIBA’s website.
Every person in sport, in every role, has the right to participate in an environment that is fun, safe, and healthy, and to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness.
All forms of harassment, vilification, and abuse, be it physical, professional, or sexual, and inflicting, facilitating, or tolerating any non-accidental physical or mental injuries are strictly prohibited by FIBA.
Anyone with knowledge of abusive conduct (not only the person suffering it) has the right and moral obligation to notify and formally complain.

Reporting and retaliation

Anyone with knowledge of abusive conduct (not only the person suffering it) has the right and moral obligation to notify and formally complain. You can report the abusive conduct to:

  • Your club’s HR
  • Your National Federation
  • Your entourage (e.g. family, agent, Players’ Mentor, etc.)
  • FIBA (players@fiba.basketball)

If the conduct threatens safety, contact the police.

Organisations prohibit anyone from retaliating against those who report, resist, or speak out against abusive conduct. They further prohibit retaliation against anyone who participates in an investigation regarding abusive conduct, or who supports others in their efforts to report, resist, or speak out against abusive conduct. Anyone with knowledge of retaliation has a right to notify and formally complain.