11th July, 2024

UKAD today shared the outcome of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation [ADRV] investigation into GB Taekwondo athlete Jade Jones.

GB Taekwondo understands and accepts UKAD’s decision.

Jade committed to UKAD’s confidential process, has been shown to have ‘No Fault or Negligence for the ADRV’ and can continue to compete with her competitive record intact.

Paul Buxton, CEO of GB Taekwondo, said:

“GB Taekwondo commends UKAD’s thorough process, respects the outcome and reaffirms that we have every confidence in Jade. 

“She’s been clear about what happened on that day, candid when sharing the conditions which affected her decision-making and provided a negative sample later that afternoon.

“Jade accepts UKAD’s decision and is fully committed to clean sport.

“Anti-doping measures are vital, and GB Taekwondo has a comprehensive education plan for all its athletes. Since this case arose, we have checked our processes and again reminded our athletes and staff of the rules and their responsibilities.

“We thank UKAD for their work, the medical experts for their detailed assessments, and Jade for her commitment to the process, with all of its challenges.”

Jade Jones said:

“I understand and accept UKAD’s decision.

“At the moment this started, with me not giving a sample, I didn’t grasp the situation I was in and what could happen.  I gave a negative sample later that day, but it’s clear I made a mistake that morning. 

“What I understand now is not just the mistake I made, but the reasons it happened and that there could have been different consequences.

“I want to thank UKAD for listening and seeing the circumstances and GB Taekwondo for their support. I’m grateful that my actions have been properly understood and that I can continue to compete.

“Throughout this, I’ve not been able to share anything with those close to me, including my teammates. That has been difficult, and I hope they understand.

“I can assure everyone that I am totally committed to clean sport and remain fully focused on the Olympics.”

A statement from UKAD with their detailed, considered Decision – with redactions for reasons of medical confidentiality – has been published on the UKAD website at

https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/ukad-statement-regarding-taekwondo-athlete-jade-jones

–ENDS–