RealResponse partners with the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations

iNADO welcomes the expertise and qualifications of RealResponse in support of its members‘ efforts to ensure a safe sporting environment for athletes

27/06/2025 - Bonn, Germany 

Promoting fair play and integrity, and supporting athletes hereto, is one of the cornerstones of the work of National and Regional Anti-Doping Organisations. And when athletes notice irregularities that might potentially compromise this fair play, they must be able to report this and be guaranteed a follow up.

RealResponse provides a secure, anonymous, and two-way communication platform that empowers athletes, coaches, staff, and support personnel to report doping concerns and other sensitive issues—without fear of retaliation. Accessible via WhatsApp, text message, QR code, or email, the platform leverages familiar digital tools to ensure ease of use and mobile accessibility.

With RealResponse, users share information seamlessly and confidentially, while organizations gain the ability to respond quickly, obtain actionable information, and promote a culture of safety and accountability. By reducing communication barriers and creating a dialogue, RealResponse helps foster trust and uphold integrity across every level of sport.

David Chadwick, Founder & CEO of REalResponse states: “At RealResponse, we recognize the critical role anti-doping agencies play in protecting the integrity of sport. Our platform empowers athletes and support personnel to speak up safely and anonymously - using familiar, trusted communication tools. This enables intelligence and investigation teams to respond swiftly and proactively, fostering trust with stakeholders and helping ensure a fair, level playing field for all.“

On behalf of a NADO customer, Lorena Rabelo, USADA Intelligence Officer, adds:“USADA has partnered with RealResponse for several years and we’re extremely pleased with the results. Based on how many tips now come in through the platform rather than through other methods, it’s clear to us that RealResponse’s robust safeguards for anonymity have built real trust. The simple text message system is easy to use and the ability to communicate securely while protecting identities has increased participation. RealResponse has also made our tip assessment process much more efficient by allowing confidential follow-up conversations.”

„Enabling athletes to speak up anonymously and – even more crucially - being followed up with, is crucial in today’s anti-doping environment“, says Dr. Peter Van de Vliet, iNADO CEO. „With the reinforcement of both athlete education and intelligence and investigations under the forthcoming 2027 WADC and International Standards, NADOs and RADOs continue to increase their efforts for athletes to be heard.  We thank RealResponse for signing up with iNADO and ist members. Through the partnership with RealResponse, iNADO members can be provided a unique set of tools to allow athletes to be heard and taken „au serieux“. „

Under the agreement, RealResponse will support iNADOs activities and support individual members in their search for an optimal tool to best serve their athletes.