A series · The Court
Where the Testing Stops
Padel came under the World Anti-Doping Code in July. What follows is what we asked, what came back, and what is still open.
The Alborán is running three pieces on anti-doping in padel.
Part 1 · 7 September 2026
A Pool of Eight
Padel joined the World Anti-Doping Code in July. The international testing pool is being built at eight athletes, and the figure came from the sport's own testing agency.
Part 2 · 7 September 2026
The questions we asked, and what came back
Six factual questions put to the International Testing Agency, and its answers in full, unedited.
Part 3 · 7 September 2026
Showing the Working
A note on how these pieces are being put together, what has been established so far, and what has not.
Corrections to any part are listed on Amendments.