Your Sport. Your Decision.

With “Your Sport. Your Decision.,” NADA Germany is creating a space for discussions about pressure to perform, health, fairness and the consequences of doping.

Together with Andreas Krieger, a former shot-putter from the GDR, Thomas Götze, a former hammer thrower from the GDR, Léa Krüger, a former sabre fencer, deputy chair of NADA Germany’s supervisory board and vice-president of Athleten Deutschland e.V., and Josha Salchow, a multiple German champion and record holder in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle, the initiative brings together different generations and perspectives.

The focus is on personal experiences, the consequences of the GDR’s doping system and the question of what decisions athletes wish to make today. After all, health and self-respect are worth more than victories and successes.

Die Teilnehmenden bei der Talk-Runde zur Kampagne Dein Sport. Deine Entscheidung.

Make up your decision!

What does success mean in sport?
How much pressure is part and parcel of competitive sport?
Is there such a thing as ‘safe doping’?
And what responsibilities do athletes bear today?

Together with Andreas Krieger, Thomas Götze, Léa Krüger and Josha Salchow, NADA Germany discusses personal experiences, the consequences of the GDR’s doping system, the pressure to perform, health, fairness and responsibility in sport.

Across five rounds of discussion, different perspectives and generations come together. “Your sport. Your decision.”, hosted by Julia Kleine, creates a space for discussions about values in sport and the question of what decisions athletes want to make today.

“We’re choosing clean sport” campaign

As part of the campaign, NADA Germany is inviting athletes, federations and the entire sporting community to join together in sending a clear message in support of clean sport. Under the slogan “We’re choosing clean sport. What will you choose?”, you can use a social media template and share it on your own channels:

Or share our posts on social media!

Facebook @NADA.Deutschland
Instagram @nadadeutschland
X @NADADeutschland
LinkedIn @NationaleAntiDopingAgenturDeutschland (NADA)

The aim is to generate widespread digital awareness of fairness, health and integrity in the context of current discussions in sport, and to highlight support for clean sport. Feel free to use the hashtag #DeinSportDeineEntscheidung

Episode 1

What does success in sport really mean?

Is it just about medals, titles and records – or is it also about responsibility, health and personal choices?

In the first episode of “Your Sport. Your Decision.”, presented by Julia Kleine, Léa Krüger, Josha Salchow, Andreas Krieger and Thomas Götze discuss the pressure to perform, values in sport and the question of what price success should come at.

Personal experiences from elite sport are combined with insights into the consequences of the GDR’s doping system and current debates surrounding fairness and health in sport.

Episode 2

Pressure is part and parcel of competitive sport. But when does it become too much?

In the second episode of “Your Sport. Your Decision.”, presented by Julia Kleine, Léa Krüger, Josha Salchow, Andreas Krieger and Thomas Götze discuss expectations, the pressure to perform and personal limits in sport.

The discussion centres on external pressure, pressure from the system – but also the pressure that athletes put on themselves.

Where is the line between the demand for performance and health risks?

Episode 3

Medicine is meant to protect. But what happens when trust is abused?

In the third episode of “Your Sport. Your Decision.”, presented by Julia Kleine, Léa Krüger, Josha Salchow, Andreas Krieger and Thomas Götze discuss medical responsibility in sport and the consequences of doping.

The focus is on personal experiences, the GDR’s doping system and the question of who bears responsibility – both then and now.

After all, the consequences of doping are long-term and often affect a person for their entire life.

Episode 4

Is there such a thing as ‘safe doping’ at all?

In the fourth episode of ‘Your Sport. Your Decision.’, presented by Julia Kleine, Léa Krüger, Josha Salchow, Andreas Krieger and Thomas Götze discuss the risks, health consequences and the illusion of ‘safe doping’.

The discussion highlights the long-term physical and psychological consequences that performance-enhancing substances can have – and why health should always come first in sport.

Episode 5

What does it actually mean to be a role model in sport?

In the fifth episode of “Your Sport. Your Decision.”, presented by Julia Kleine, Léa Krüger, Josha Salchow, Andreas Krieger and Thomas Götze discuss responsibility, attitude and the influence athletes have on others.

The discussion centres on honesty, values in sport and the question of what responsibilities athletes bear.

After all, being a role model means more than just performance.

More on the story of Andreas Krieger and state-sponsored doping in the GDR

Andreas Krieger is one of the few former top athletes from the GDR who speaks publicly about the doping practices of that time. His personal story vividly illustrates the long-term health consequences and life-altering effects that doping can have.

Health consequences and risks of doping

Doping can have significant and long-term effects on physical and mental health. Many substances have a profound impact on hormone balance, metabolism and the cardiovascular system, and can cause serious, and in some cases irreversible, damage.

Health risks associated with doping (in german)

Press kit

In the press kit below, you will find all the information and images relating to the ‘Your Sport. Your Decision’ campaign. If you have any further questions, would like to arrange an interview or require additional material, please feel free to contact us at any time at kommunikation(at)nada.de

Download the press kit (in german)