Definitions1APPENDIX131 World Anti-Doping Code •2009National Anti-Doping Organization: The entity(ies) designatedby each country as possessing the primary authority andresponsibility to adopt and implement anti-doping rules,direct the collection of Sample s, the management of testresults, and the conduct of hearings, all at the national level.This includes an entity which may be designated by multiplecountries to serve as regional Anti-Doping Organization forsuch countries.