WADA Re-elects Banka, Yang for Final Three-Year Terms

Witold Bańka has been re-elected for a third and final three-year term as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), with his term starting in January 2026 and ending in 2028. Alongside him, Vice-President Yang Yang was also re-elected for a third and final term. Bańka, a former middle-distance runner and Polish sports minister, expressed humility and a deep sense of responsibility while reaffirming his commitment to strengthening the global anti-doping system and protecting the integrity of sport. Both leaders highlighted their focus on elevating the athlete experience and expanding the impact of WADA’s science, education, compliance, and intelligence efforts. Bańka credited their partnership with Yang, emphasizing the progress, resilience, and transformation achieved over the past five and a half years. They pledged to continue working collaboratively and transparently with global stakeholders to promote clean sport.