1. TUE application procedure (for International Level Athletes*)
Download the TUE form from the WT or ITA website (
∙ Complete your personal details and ask your doctor/specialist to complete the medication and case history details.
∙ Your doctor/specialist will also need to attach supporting medical evidence to your application. (eg. Test results, extracts from notes, etc.)
∙ Submit the completed form to ITA at least 30 days before your competition.
∙ In emergency situation, it may be possible for a TUE to be granted in less than 30 days.
※ Athletes have right to appeal (within 21 days after the decision to CAS)
* International Level Athletes
Athletes who hold the Global Athletes Licence (GAL);
Athletes that compete in Events organized by the WT or where the WT is the ruling body;
All Athletes in the WT Registered Testing Pool and Testing Pool.

2. For retroactive TUEs WT may need to require WADA approval
In case that you enter events for which Major Event Organization (MEO*) has its own TUE requirements, follow this!
For retroactive TUEs WT may need to require WADA approval
Does Athletes have a TUE already?
Yes No
TUE granted
Is the TUE in a category of TUE decisions that are automatically recognized by MEO?
MEO TUEC
TUE not granted
Yes No
Submit TUE for recognition
TUE recognized
TUE not recognized
No further action required
MEO Appeal Body
* WT MEO: CGF, CISM, CPISRA, FISU, ICSD, IMGA, INAS, IOC, IPC, IWAS, IWGA, Regional & Continental Games, SportAccord (GAISF).