The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced incumbent President Witold Banka will be re-elected unopposed during its virtual foundation board meeting on May 29. Banka, who has led the agency since 2020, is the sole candidate for the role. His renewed term would extend through December 2028.
Vice-President Yang Yang, also unopposed, will retain her position, continuing a partnership with Banka focused on strengthening global anti-doping efforts. Their leadership has emphasized rigorous compliance and transparency, key priorities for WADA's mission to uphold fairness in international sports.
The election outcome is expected to maintain stability within WADA at a critical juncture, as global sporting bodies navigate emerging challenges like technological advancements in doping detection and harmonized regulations across countries and regions.
