Russian Doping: WADA chief 'bitterly disappointed' after Russia missed deadline
6 years ago

Russian Doping: WADA chief 'bitterly disappointed' after Russia missed deadline

The Hindu  

Russia faced up to the possibility of renewed sporting sanctions on Tuesday when the World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed the country had missed a December 31 deadline to hand over data from its anti-doping laboratory in Moscow. The end-of-year deadline was set in September, when WADA lifted a ban on the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition across all sports after a report which uncovered a state- READ: USADA chief urges WADA to reinstate Russia ban WADA's confirmation of the missed deadline came as US Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart described Russia's return to the sports fold “a total joke and an embarrassment”. READ: RUSADA chief urges Putin to avoid looming new ban With WADA waiting and the December 31 deadline looming, RUSADA chief Yury Ganus asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene to stave off another ban that put Russia “on the brink of the abyss”. However, the Kremlin said RUSADA's concerns about new sanctions were “without foundation.” Reedie added on Tuesday, “WADA has been working diligently with the Russian authorities to meet the deadline, which was clearly in the best interest of clean sport. “No one is surprised this deadline was ignored and it's time for WADA to stop being played by the Russians and immediately declare them non-compliant for failing yet again to meet the deadline.” Last month, the governing body of world athletics said they were maintaining Russia's ban from track and field over the state-backed doping controversy.

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WADA exposes USADA's prolonged doping scheme allowing doping athletes to compete
5 months ago

WADA exposes USADA's prolonged doping scheme allowing doping athletes to compete

China Daily  

This file photo shows a WADA logo at the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland on March 12. WADA noted in a statement that this practice is a blatant violation of the World Anti-Doping Code and USADA's own regulations. WADA highlighted the severity of the allegations, which suggested that USADA permitted doped athletes to compete, including in Olympic qualifiers …

What is WADA, why is the FBI investigating it and why is it feuding with US anti-doping officials?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What is WADA, why is the FBI investigating it and why is it feuding with US anti-doping officials?

Associated Press  

PARIS — The feuding this week among officials in the Olympics, the anti-doping world and the United States government over eradicating drugs from sports is hardly new. The tension reached a new level on the eve of the Paris Games when the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City but inserted language in the contract …

What is WADA, why is the FBI investigating it and why is it feuding with US anti-doping officials?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What is WADA, why is the FBI investigating it and why is it feuding with US anti-doping officials?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The tension reached a new level on the eve …

An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials, and it’s just getting started
5 months, 2 weeks ago

An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials, and it’s just getting started

Associated Press  

PARIS — The stream of threats, recriminations and anti-doping innuendo flowed freely again Thursday when tensions over a U.S. law designed to combat drugs in sports escalated on the eve of the Paris Olympics. Banka’s statement came a day after the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City, but cast a pall over that celebration …

China's anti-doping agency hits back at USADA accusations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China's anti-doping agency hits back at USADA accusations

China Daily  

US Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart testifies before a hearing on anti-doping measures ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris at Capitol Hill in Washington DC, the US on June 25. The China Anti-Doping Agency, known as CHINADA, issued a statement on Thursday against misrepresentations made by the United States Anti-Doping Agency at a congressional hearing on Tuesday. During the …

Ex-WADA chief Pound says ‘disgusted’ by USADA ‘lies’ over China cases
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-WADA chief Pound says ‘disgusted’ by USADA ‘lies’ over China cases

The Hindu  

The former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Canadian Dick Pound, launched a fierce attack on the United States anti-doping body USADA on Friday, accusing them of “lies and distortions” and seeking to undermine WADA. “On behalf of WADA, I am deeply disappointed and disgusted by the deliberate lies and distortions coming from USADA, including that WADA has swept doping …

USADA calls for WADA overhaul amid Chinese swimming scandal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

USADA calls for WADA overhaul amid Chinese swimming scandal

The Hindu  

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday that the World Anti-Doping Agency must be overhauled to restore confidence in the global body ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics following its handling of a Chinese doping case. It called for: “governments to appoint an independent prosecutor to review the entire case file of the 23 positive tests and ensure that justice …

White House official demands investigation into Wada’s handling of Chinese doping case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

White House official demands investigation into Wada’s handling of Chinese doping case

The Telegraph  

A leading White House official has called for an independent investigation into how anti-doping authorities cleared 23 Chinese swimmers after they tested positive for a banned drug just months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Rahul Gupta, who is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Joe Biden’s top anti-doping official, also intends to raise the …

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
8 months, 2 weeks ago

WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. “Following WADA’s review of the documentary, the agency still stands firmly by the results of its scientific investigation and legal decision concerning the case,” …

WADA ‘deeply sceptical’ of Russian anti-doping practices
9 months, 4 weeks ago

WADA ‘deeply sceptical’ of Russian anti-doping practices

The Hindu  

World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka said Tuesday the body remains “deeply sceptical” of the integrity of Russian sport but believes the situation is better than a decade ago. “WADA remains deeply sceptical and worried when it comes to Russia,” even though all its athletes “remain subject to testing,” Banka told WADA’s annual symposium in Lausanne. In 2019, WADA handed …

Russian athletes back in doping spotlight after Paris Olmypics green light
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian athletes back in doping spotlight after Paris Olmypics green light

The Hindu  

The doping spotlight is once again on Russia after the International Olympic Committee cleared the way on Friday for the country’s athletes to compete at next year’s Paris Summer Games as neutrals. Long before Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, which Moscow calls a “special military operation”, the country was already a sporting outcast for having implemented a state- The Russian …

WADA’s ‘Operation LIMS’ passes 200 sanctions of Russian athletes
1 year, 7 months ago

WADA’s ‘Operation LIMS’ passes 200 sanctions of Russian athletes

The Hindu  

More than 200 Russian athletes have been sanctioned following the ‘Operation LIMS’ investigation into Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory with more bans to come, the World Anti Doping Agency said on Thursday. “The continued success of WADA’s ‘Operation LIMS’ investigation is a testament to the significant work being conducted by the Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations, and Legal Affairs departments,” WADA president Witold …

After Russia finds 'no fault' in doping scandal of figure skater, WADA appeals case
1 year, 10 months ago

After Russia finds 'no fault' in doping scandal of figure skater, WADA appeals case

NPR  

After Russia finds 'no fault' in doping scandal of figure skater, WADA appeals case Enlarge this image toggle caption Manan Vatsyayana/AFP via Getty Images Manan Vatsyayana/AFP via Getty Images The World Anti-Doping Agency has formally appealed a recent controversial decision in the doping case of Russian teenage figure skating star Kamilia Valieva. Last month the Russian Anti-Doping Agency decided the …

Russia anti-doping agency records 375 whereabouts rule violations in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia anti-doping agency records 375 whereabouts rule violations in 2022

The Hindu  

Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA said on Friday it had recorded 375 cases last year in which athletes did not properly provide their whereabouts to allow for them to be tested for banned substances, TASS news agency reported. Rocked by doping scandals for years, Russia has acknowledged some shortcomings in the implementation of anti-doping rules but denies ever running a state- …

WADA says Russia found ‘no fault’ in Valieva doping case
1 year, 11 months ago

WADA says Russia found ‘no fault’ in Valieva doping case

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — A Russian tribunal found figure skater Kamila Valieva bore “no fault or negligence” in a doping case that rocked last year’s Winter Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency said Friday. WADA was “concerned” that a Russian anti-doping agency panel ruled Valieva should be disqualified from only one day of the 2021 Russian championships, where the sample was taken. hen …

WADA says Russia found ‘no fault’ in Valieva doping case
1 year, 11 months ago

WADA says Russia found ‘no fault’ in Valieva doping case

The Hindu  

A Russian tribunal found figure skater Kamila Valieva bore “no fault or negligence” in a doping case that rocked last year’s Winter Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency said Friday. WADA said it was “concerned” that a Russian anti-doping agency panel ruled that Valieva should only be disqualified from one day of the 2021 Russian national championships, where the sample was …

WADA President Banka: Expiration of Russia ban does not put RUSADA in the clear
2 years, 1 month ago

WADA President Banka: Expiration of Russia ban does not put RUSADA in the clear

The Hindu  

World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka said on Friday that the expiration of Russia’s doping ban next month does not mean the country’s anti-doping agency will automatically be reinstated. The four-year ban from major international sport imposed by WADA on Russia for widespread, state- Speaking at WADA’s Foundation Board meeting in Montreal where he was unanimously re-elected for a second …

WADA refers Kamila Valieva doping case to CAS
2 years, 2 months ago

WADA refers Kamila Valieva doping case to CAS

Firstpost  

Last month, WADA warned the Russian Anti-Doping Agency to speed up its investigation into Valieva. Montreal: The World Anti-Doping Agency has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the WADA president said Tuesday. “Despite putting RUSADA under formal notice to resolve the Kamila Valieva case promptly, no progress was made,” WADA …

WADA says fresh court ruling can reopen Russian doping cases
2 years, 6 months ago

WADA says fresh court ruling can reopen Russian doping cases

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A breakthrough court ruling in the Russian doping saga should lead Olympic sports bodies to revisit evidence for possible disciplinary cases against other athletes, the World Anti-Doping Agency said Saturday. WADA has also given Moscow lab data to about 40 other sports bodies since 2019 and now wants some of them to review those cases after the …

Russian canoeists banned for being in state doping program
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian canoeists banned for being in state doping program

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Three Russian canoeists including a gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics were banned on Friday for being part of the state-backed doping program eight years ago. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement from Lausanne, Switzerland that its judges upheld appeals filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency after the International Canoe Federation refused to …

Kamila Valieva's Olympic Doping Scandal: What Happens Next?
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva's Olympic Doping Scandal: What Happens Next?

News 18  

Russia’s Kamila Valieva came a disappointing fourth in the Beijing Olympics women’s singles event on Thursday, after more than a week of intense scrutiny over a failed doping test. – Process ‘could take years’ – The Russian anti-doping agency, RUSADA, had initially suspended Valieva for the failed test, but lifted the ban a day later — we still don’t know …

Valieva doping saga - Court of Arbitration for Sport ignored anti-doping code in ruling, says WADA
2 years, 10 months ago

Valieva doping saga - Court of Arbitration for Sport ignored anti-doping code in ruling, says WADA

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Friday accused the Court of Arbitration for Sport of ignoring the world anti-doping code when it upheld the Russian anti-doping authorities' decision to lift the provisional suspension of Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva at the Beijing Olympics. READ: In its reasoned decision published on Friday, CAS said it went with the Disciplinary Committee of …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: What happens next in Kamila Valieva's doping scandal?
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: What happens next in Kamila Valieva's doping scandal?

Firstpost  

Russia’s Kamila Valieva came a disappointing fourth in Olympics women’s single event, after more than a week of intense scrutiny over a failed doping test. Russia’s Kamila Valieva came a disappointing fourth in the Beijing Olympics women’s single event on Thursday, after more than a week of intense scrutiny over a failed doping test. Process ‘could take years’ The Russian …

WADA president Witold Banka calls for thorough investigation into Kalina Valieva's entourage after positive test
2 years, 10 months ago

WADA president Witold Banka calls for thorough investigation into Kalina Valieva's entourage after positive test

ABC  

World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka says he wants Russian authorities to change the country's doping culture and conduct a thorough investigation into teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva's entourage, with any culprits to be banned for life. Key points: The case is now with Russia's anti-doping agency, which must set up a hearing to decide Valieva's fate She will compete …

Olympic skater’s entourage could face trouble under US law
2 years, 10 months ago

Olympic skater’s entourage could face trouble under US law

Associated Press  

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Legal troubles for the coach and others in Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s orbit could emerge in the United States even after her doping case from the Beijing Games has been resolved. The law’s first test came last month when federal officials charged a doctor of providing drugs to an “Athlete A,” who The Associated Press identified …

Delay in Valieva's test result is a question for World Anti-Doping Association: IOC
2 years, 10 months ago

Delay in Valieva's test result is a question for World Anti-Doping Association: IOC

The Hindu  

The delay in Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva receiving her positive drug test result, which allowed her to compete and win a gold medal at the Beijing Games, loomed large on Saturday as Olympic and anti-doping officials sought to reinstate her ban. READ: The Russian Olympic Committee and the Russian Anti-Doping Association have questioned the timeline. Valieva was suspended by …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva case 'catastrophic failure' of system, says USADA
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva case 'catastrophic failure' of system, says USADA

Firstpost  

Valieva, who played a starring role in helping Russia win team gold in Beijing on Monday, tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine after competing at an event in Saint Petersburg on 25 December. Los Angeles: The drug scandal embroiling Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva at the Winter Olympics marks a “catastrophic failure” for the fight against doping, United States …

Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing
2 years, 11 months ago

Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Alongside the daily collection of coronavirus samples, the athletes at the Beijing Olympics also have to contend with the usual doping tests — both in and out of competition. The International Testing Agency, which oversees sample collection at the Olympics, said Wednesday the daily tests, which everyone in the Olympic bubble must do, add extra psychological weight and …

World Anti-Doping Agency revokes approval of Moscow anti-doping lab
3 years, 3 months ago

World Anti-Doping Agency revokes approval of Moscow anti-doping lab

Firstpost  

World Anti-Doping Agency on Saturday announced that it has revoked approval of the Russian national anti-doping laboratory in Moscow to handle blood sample analysis The World Anti-Doping Agency announced Saturday that its executive committee has revoked the “approved” status for the Russian national anti-doping laboratory in Moscow to handle blood sample analysis. The Moscow lab, which was already provisionally suspended …

WADA revokes Moscow anti-doping laboratory's license
3 years, 3 months ago

WADA revokes Moscow anti-doping laboratory's license

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has revoked the Moscow laboratory's license to test samples in a new twist in the long-running Russian doping saga, WADA said on Saturday. WADA's executive committee voted on Friday to strip the Moscow facility of its approved status, citing “the laboratory personnel's manipulation of data” which was extracted from the lab in 2019. The laboratory had …

WADA concerned by board changes at Russia anti-doping agency
3 years, 3 months ago

WADA concerned by board changes at Russia anti-doping agency

The Hindu  

The World Anti Doping Agency has expressed concern over the “sudden” replacement of three out of seven board members at the suspended Russian anti-doping agency. Bukhanov said WADA was not given enough information and that the board was now “illegitimate.” Other officials from the agency, known as RUSADA, have defended the process and criticized Bukhanov in Russian media. “WADA is …

World Anti-Doping Agency warns Russia not to interfere in anti-doping work
3 years, 3 months ago

World Anti-Doping Agency warns Russia not to interfere in anti-doping work

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency warned Russia not to interfere in drug-testing in the country and asked Wednesday that a year-old vacancy at the top of the national anti-doping body be filled. WADA president Witold Banka met with Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin in Turkey on Wednesday for talks on the future of the still-suspended Russian anti-doping agency, known as RUSADA. …

Once Again, Banned Russians Raise Questions About Doping At The Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Once Again, Banned Russians Raise Questions About Doping At The Olympics

NPR  

Once Again, Banned Russians Raise Questions About Doping At The Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images Patrick Smith/Getty Images TOKYO — Traditionally, doping at the Olympics has been an uncomfortable companion to the Games' soaring athletic achievements. Sponsor Message "I don't know if was 100 percent clean," Murphy said at a press conference afterwards, "and that's because …

Doping in Olympics: Why is Russia banned by WADA from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
3 years, 6 months ago

Doping in Olympics: Why is Russia banned by WADA from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?

The Hindu  

Russia has been one of the most dominant countries in Olympics history. After being separated from the Soviet Union, Russia has won 149 gold, 125 silver and 152 bronze medals at the Olympic Games. Furthermore, Russia cannot compete in international sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, due to a two-year ban imposed …

'Blow to clean athletes': Condemnation as Russia doping ban cut from four to two years
4 years ago

'Blow to clean athletes': Condemnation as Russia doping ban cut from four to two years

Firstpost  

The CAS judgement comes after WADA hit Russia with the four-year ban last year for doping non-compliance after finding data handed over from its tainted Moscow laboratory had been manipulated. “This should not, however, be read as any validation of the conduct of RUSADA or the Russian authorities.” The CAS judgement comes after WADA hit Russia with the four-year ban …

Russia claims victory after CAS' loophole-ridden doping sanctions leave plenty of workarounds
4 years ago

Russia claims victory after CAS' loophole-ridden doping sanctions leave plenty of workarounds

Firstpost  

The new restrictions on Russia will be weaker than before. In Tokyo and Beijing, Russia will be able to field athletes whose files in the Moscow doping lab database were altered or deleted while the data was under the control of the Russian state. Russian teams won’t officially be called Russian teams at next year’s Tokyo Olympics or the 2022 …

WADA claims 'landmark' victory after Russian doping ruling despite CAS reducing sanctions
4 years ago

WADA claims 'landmark' victory after Russian doping ruling despite CAS reducing sanctions

Firstpost  

The CAS ruling is the latest stage in a long-running battle between WADA and Russia. Montreal: The World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday proclaimed a “landmark” victory after a ruling that left Russia banned from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Games. “WADA is pleased to have won this landmark case,” said WADA President Witold Banka, adding that the …

United States Anti-Doping Agency brands Russia doping ruling by CAS a 'tragedy'
4 years ago

United States Anti-Doping Agency brands Russia doping ruling by CAS a 'tragedy'

Firstpost  

USADA chief executive Travis Tygart said the sanctions would be undermined since athletes would still be able to compete in uniforms in Russian colours with the word “Russia” on them. Los Angeles: The United States Anti-Doping Agency condemned the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to halve Russia’s doping ban on Thursday as a “tragedy” for the global fight against …

Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions
4 years ago

Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions

Associated Press  

Russian sports officials were in an upbeat mood Thursday after finding crucial loopholes in the decision to ban the country from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics. Russian teams won’t officially be called Russian teams at next year’s Tokyo Olympics or the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, but “Russia” will be printed on their red, …

Russia to Miss Tokyo Olympics after Doping Ban is Halved to 2 Years, WADA Claims Victory
4 years ago

Russia to Miss Tokyo Olympics after Doping Ban is Halved to 2 Years, WADA Claims Victory

News 18  

Sport’s highest court on Thursday banned Russia from international sports competitions for two years including the rearranged Tokyo Olympics. The showdown, in front of three CAS judges took place following WADA’s decision last year to declare RUSADA non-compliant after the Russian body was accused of manipulating drug testing data. The showdown in front of three CAS judges took place following …

Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup after Cas issues two-year ban for anti-doping offences
4 years ago

Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup after Cas issues two-year ban for anti-doping offences

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

CAS ruling on landmark Russian doping case to be announced on Thursday
4 years ago

CAS ruling on landmark Russian doping case to be announced on Thursday

Firstpost  

The ban, as it stands, means Russia would miss the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics 2020 next year as well as football’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. The much-anticipated decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport follows a four-day arbitration hearing between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency at a secret …

Russia Anti-Doping Agency forms new supervisory board in attempt to comply with WADA code
4 years ago

Russia Anti-Doping Agency forms new supervisory board in attempt to comply with WADA code

Firstpost  

An updated version of the Code published by the World Anti-Doping Agency will enforce a conflict of interest policy that prohibits members of national Olympic or Paralympic committees, sports federations and organisations from sitting on the board of their country’s anti-doping agencies. Moscow: Russia’s Anti-Doping Agency formed a new supervisory board on Friday, with Olympic pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva notably …

Russia's doping ban decision 'by end of year', says Court of Arbitration for Sport
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia's doping ban decision 'by end of year', says Court of Arbitration for Sport

Firstpost  

The ensuing ban meant Russia would miss the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics next year as well as football’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Lausanne: A decision over whether to overturn Russia’s four-year ban from international sport due to state-sanctioned doping will be known “by the end of this year”, the Court of Arbitration for …

Russia’s sporting future at stake as CAS hearing starts on Monday
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s sporting future at stake as CAS hearing starts on Monday

The Independent  

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Russia's reputation, Olympic status for doping goes on trial next week at CAS – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia's reputation, Olympic status for doping goes on trial next week at CAS – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The three-judge panel has been asked by the World Anti-Doping Agency to ban Russia’s name, flag and anthem from the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, plus four years of world championships. Geneva: Russia’s status as an Olympic team, and its reputation as a serial cheater in international sports, goes on trial next week in more legal fallout …

Russia’s reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russia’s status as an Olympic team, and its reputation as a serial cheater in international sports, goes on trial next week in more legal fallout from the country’s state-backed doping saga. The three-judge panel has been asked by the World Anti-Doping Agency to ban Russia’s name, flag and anthem from the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Winter Games in …

Russia given five months extension to fix 'deficient' doping plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Russia given five months extension to fix 'deficient' doping plan

The Hindu  

Russia has been given five more months to fix a “seriously deficient” plan to combat doping in track and field, World Athletics said Saturday. A World Athletics taskforce reported the Russian track federation, known as RusAF, had so few experienced staff that it couldn’t compose an adequate road map for lifting a doping suspension which has been in place nearly …

Anti-doping leaders call for surge in testing ahead of Tokyo Olympics - sports news
4 years, 4 months ago

Anti-doping leaders call for surge in testing ahead of Tokyo Olympics - sports news

The Hindu  

International anti-doping leaders have called for a surge in testing ahead of the re-scheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics next year, saying the COVID-19 pandemic should not be a free pass to dope. During a two-part virtual meeting held this week, leaders also called for the World Anti-Doping Agency to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent dismissal of RUSADA Director General …

U.S. threat to pull WADA funding could leave Americans out of Olympics
4 years, 4 months ago

U.S. threat to pull WADA funding could leave Americans out of Olympics

The Hindu  

America's top athletes could be banned from the Olympics and other major international sporting events if the United States follows through on its threat to withdraw funding from the World Anti-Doping Agency, anti-doping leaders said on Thursday. “The consequences of a withdrawal of WADA funding by the U.S. could be more severe and far reaching for American athletes,” WADA president …

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