08-05-2025
Powys judo star Powell joins athlete anti-doping commission
Natalie Powell has been selected to join UK Anti-Doping's (UKAD) Athlete Commission, alongside six other elite sportspeople who are passionate about clean sport.
The now 12-strong group of British athletes are responsible for helping to shape UKAD's work and ensuring that athletes are placed at the heart of its policies and practices.
The Beulah raised double Olympian and former World number one Judo star has represented both Team GB and Team Wales during her 15-year-long career.
Natalie will bring her extensive knowledge of the elite sporting environment to the Athlete Commission, along with her insight gained from her Biomedical Science (BSc) and Advanced Coaching (MSc) degrees.
After receiving the most applications in its history for the Athlete Commission, UKAD reviewed and appointed members based on their experience of, and commitment to, anti-doping and their understanding of the grassroots to elite sporting environment.
Ama Agbeze MBE, Chair of UKAD's Athlete Commission and a member of the UKAD Board, said: 'We are thrilled to welcome seven incredible new athletes to the Commission.
"Each new member brings a plethora of experience of elite sport and a passion for anti-doping to the table. This group is critical in ensuring the athlete voice is heard and at the heart of anti-doping in the UK. I'm looking forward to working closely with this exciting new cohort, alongside existing members.'
Jane Rumble, UKAD's Chief Executive, added: 'The Athlete Commission is pivotal in helping us to bring this ambition to life. Members ensure UKAD is held to account, that how we deliver anti-doping education and testing is as effective as possible and help us to advocate for clean sport
'We are delighted to see this boost to the Commission and we are looking forward to working closely with members to ensure together we can protect clean sport.'
