Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus
5 years ago

Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus

Associated Press  

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialing back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The International Olympic Committee has said it remains “fully committed” to opening the Tokyo Games on July 24, so testers are still visiting some athletes at a time when many people are trying to avoid social contact. “Starting immediately, testing done by USADA will be focused only upon mission-critical testing of those in sports still competing and as needed for those preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, said in a video statement announcing cuts to its testing program. The Russian anti-doping agency, known as RUSADA, said it is still running a full program of out-of-competition tests despite having its office staff work from home.

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Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Two of Russia’s top swimmers have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023, part of a larger trend in the country that adds an extra layer of uncertainty to the IOC’s decision to allow some Russian athletes to compete next year at the Paris Olympics. At least three to five tests is the minimum …

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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Russian athletes back in doping spotlight after Paris Olmypics green light
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Russia doping questions persist because of the war in Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia doping questions persist because of the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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World Athletics lifts Russia’s doping ban, but Russians still suspended due to Ukraine conflict
2 years ago

World Athletics lifts Russia’s doping ban, but Russians still suspended due to Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

World Athletics on Thursday lifted the ban on the Russian track and field federation for state- The Russian federation was banned in 2015 after a damning World Anti-Doping Agency report identified “a deeply-rooted culture of doping”. For the athletics superpower to return to the fold, it had to meet a series of strict conditions including establishing a culture of zero …

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
2 years ago

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out

Al Jazeera  

The Russian Athletics Federation has had its doping ban lifted but will still be excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine. World Athletics has voted to lift an eight-year doping ban on Russia, but the nation will remain excluded from international competition because of an ongoing separate ban over the invasion of Ukraine. “Council …

Russia anti-doping agency records 375 whereabouts rule violations in 2022
2 years, 2 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- …

Why the Beijing Winter Olympics' big doping scandal is even more complicated than usual
3 years, 1 month ago

Why the Beijing Winter Olympics' big doping scandal is even more complicated than usual

ABC  

The first big doping case at the Beijing Olympics involves one of its biggest stars. Here's a look at the drug that Kamila Valieva of the ROC — short for Russian Olympic Committee and the name under which the country is competing because of previous doping violations — is suspected of taking, and how the situation might play out in …

Olympic athletes face many doping, virus tests in Beijing
3 years, 1 month 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 Athletics acknowledges Russia made 'steady progress' but not enough to lift 2015 doping ban
3 years, 4 months ago

World Athletics acknowledges Russia made 'steady progress' but not enough to lift 2015 doping ban

Firstpost  

The global governing body’s council accepted the recommendation from the Task Force established to monitor Russia’s efforts to turn its back on its doping-tainted past Paris: World Athletics on Wednesday acknowledged that Russia had made “steady progress” in meeting the requirements to return to international competition but not enough to lift the ban imposed in 2015 for systematic state doping. …

Doping in Olympics: Why is Russia banned by WADA from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
3 years, 8 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 …

Russia moves closer to getting track and field ban lifted as World Athletics approves plan for doping reforms
4 years ago

Russia moves closer to getting track and field ban lifted as World Athletics approves plan for doping reforms

Firstpost  

Monaco: Russia moved a step closer to having its longstanding suspension from track and field lifted after a new plan of doping reforms was approved Monday by World Athletics. “The root causes of an extensive doping and covering-up culture involving athletes, coaches and officials arose from inheriting a post-Soviet doping culture aimed at winning by all means including doping.” World …

'Blow to clean athletes': Condemnation as Russia doping ban cut from four to two years
4 years, 3 months 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 banned from Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup after Cas issues two-year ban for anti-doping offences
4 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Russia’s doping ban from next two Olympics is upheld, drawing praise and condemnation
4 years, 3 months ago

Russia’s doping ban from next two Olympics is upheld, drawing praise and condemnation

LA Times  

An international court has upheld Russia’s ban from the next two Olympics in a ruling that has drawn predictably mixed reactions — both praise and condemnation — from around the sports world. “’Clean’ athletes should not be held responsible for the actions of some unscrupulous athletes who committed anti-doping rule violations,” said Mikhail Bukhanov, head of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency. …

Swiss court rejects Russia’s appeal against Olympic doping ban
4 years, 3 months ago

Swiss court rejects Russia’s appeal against Olympic doping ban

Al Jazeera  

Original ban of four years halved, but athletes still unable to compete under the Russian flag at next Olympics or the 2022 football World Cup. A Swiss court upheld doping sanctions that will prevent Russian athletes from competing at major international events under the country’s flag, but halved the period of the ban to two years from four. The ruling …

Russia's doping ban decision 'by end of year', says Court of Arbitration for Sport
4 years, 4 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 reputation, Olympic status for doping goes on trial next week at CAS – Firstpost
4 years, 4 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, 4 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's reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping
4 years, 5 months ago

Russia's reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping

The Independent  

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Anti-doping leaders call for surge in testing ahead of Tokyo Olympics - sports news
4 years, 6 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 …

Russia dismisses anti-doping chief over alleged financial violations
4 years, 7 months ago

Russia dismisses anti-doping chief over alleged financial violations

The Hindu  

Russia on Friday dismissed the head of RUSADA, its national anti-doping agency, in a move that threatens to further strain the country's relations on the global sports stage. Announced on Friday by the agency's founders, Russia's Olympic and Paralympic committees, the dismissal of RUSADA general director Yuri Ganus comes after the Olympic Committee accused him of presiding over serious financial …

Russia's Olympic chief accuses anti-doping agency of financial violations
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia's Olympic chief accuses anti-doping agency of financial violations

The Hindu  

Russia's Olympic Committee accused the country's anti-doping agency on Monday of presiding over serious financial irregularities, mounting pressure on the organisation tasked with clearing up Russia's sporting image. READ | Stanislav Pozdnyakov, head of Russia's Olympic Committee, said an audit of anti-doping agency RUSADA's financial activity in 2018 and 2019 had identified several “significant violations”. The new assertions compounded corruption …

Russian anti-doping chief rejects social media corruption allegation
4 years, 8 months ago

Russian anti-doping chief rejects social media corruption allegation

The Hindu  

The head of Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA on Friday rejected allegations made on social media that he had misappropriated the agency's funds, calling the claims an attempt at undermining the fight against doping in the country. RUSADA was suspended in 2015 after the World Anti-Doping Agency found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics. The agency has appealed against a …

Russia says World Athletics freeze is a blow to athletes
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia says World Athletics freeze is a blow to athletes

The Hindu  

The president of Russia’s track and field federation said on Friday that it is “catastrophic” to suspend Russian athletes’ applications to compete over a $5 million unpaid fine for breaking anti-doping rules. World Athletics said on Thursday that it was freezing the work of the panel which vets Russians who want to compete internationally with “authorised neutral athlete” status. RELATED| …

CAS sets November dates to hear Russian doping case
4 years, 9 months ago

CAS sets November dates to hear Russian doping case

The Hindu  

The Russian doping scandal will return to sport’s highest court in November when the nation faces a four-year ban of its flag, anthem and colors from Olympic Games and world championships. The legal fight follows the World Anti-Doping Agency recommending a four-year slate of punishments for Russian sport and athletes last December and declaring the national anti-doping agency non-compliant. Russian …

Anti-doping testers look for ways to fight cheating amid COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Anti-doping testers look for ways to fight cheating amid COVID-19 outbreak

LA Times  

World Anti-Doping Agency Director General Olivier Niggli said his agency would “keep a close eye on developments” related to testing for performance-enhancing drugs and the coronavirus outbreak. “WADA is conscious of the fact that the amount of testing activity will vary globally given the regional differences in terms of public health restrictions,” Director General Olivier Niggli said. “Therefore the agency …

Leave doping ban in past amid virus outbreak, Russia says
4 years, 11 months ago

Leave doping ban in past amid virus outbreak, Russia says

The Hindu  

International authorities should turn a new page and forget Russia’s Olympic doping ban because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s sports minister said Friday. Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said the virus outbreak means the parties in the legal proceedings should avoid a ruling against Russia because it would fracture the Olympic movement. The leaders of the International Olympic Committee, the …

Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin says CAS should put doping scandal on 'backburner' in light of COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 11 months ago

Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin says CAS should put doping scandal on 'backburner' in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

The World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from the Olympics for four years after ruling last year that doping data from a Moscow laboratory had been manipulated. The Russian sports minister says it’s time for international authorities to “turn a new page” and forget the country’s Olympic doping ban because of the coronavirus pandemic. Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin says the virus …

RUSADA preparing to stop testing due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 11 months ago

RUSADA preparing to stop testing due to coronavirus pandemic

The Hindu  

The Russian anti-doping agency is preparing to freeze all testing until May to comply with new government measures shutting down work deemed non-essential. RUSADA deputy CEO Margarita Pakhnotskaya told The Associated Press that her agency is looking for possible exemptions to instructions from President Vladimir Putin for all Russians except those working in essential sectors to stay home through April …

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: Athletics anti-doping programme ‘disrupted’

The Hindu  

The Athletics Integrity Unit has acknowledged that its anti-doping programme will be “severely disrupted” because of the coronavirus pandemic. The AIU, the independent anti-doping watchdog for track and field set up in 2017, operates testing procedures in more than 100 countries. READ: After Munich, pressure on NRAI to cancel New Delhi World Cup “As a result, there is no doubt …

Coronavirus outbreak hobbles global anti-doping efforts by preventing enforcers from demanding samples
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak hobbles global anti-doping efforts by preventing enforcers from demanding samples

Firstpost  

For athletes inclined to cheat with performance-enhancing drugs, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented an extraordinary opportunity: Enforcers for the time being are not going to knock on their doors demanding a urine or blood sample For athletes inclined to cheat with performance-enhancing drugs, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented an extraordinary opportunity: Enforcers for the time being are not going to …

Coronavirus: Russia suspends doping testing amid outbreak
5 years ago

Coronavirus: Russia suspends doping testing amid outbreak

The Hindu  

The Russian anti-doping agency is suspending all tests for 10 days in response to measures implemented by the government to fight the coronavirus. The move comes after President Vladimir Putin told Russians except those working in essential sectors to stay home next week. RUSADA deputy CEO Margarita Pahnotskaya said the testing suspension covers a longer period because of the risk …

Coronavirus presents dope test hurdle for Tokyo Games
5 years ago

Coronavirus presents dope test hurdle for Tokyo Games

The Hindu  

Restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic have reduced the number of doping tests to a minimum, creating another hurdle for the Tokyo Olympics to clear to go ahead on time. READ | “Our first priority must be public health and safety,” the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Witold Banka, said on Friday. Blood or urine testing, designed to …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Anti-doping bodies dial down testing due to coronavirus but Games-bound athletes still asked to give dope test
5 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Anti-doping bodies dial down testing due to coronavirus but Games-bound athletes still asked to give dope test

Firstpost  

The International Olympic Committee has said it remains fully committed to opening the Tokyo Games on 24 July, so testers are still visiting some athletes at a time when many people are trying to avoid social contact Dusseldorf: Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a …

Doping testers stay up close with athletes despite virus
5 years ago

Doping testers stay up close with athletes despite virus

The Hindu  

Getting very close to strangers is some people’s job, even in a global virus outbreak. Doping testers around the sporting world are trying to avoid infecting themselves or athletes, but that’s not always easy when you have to squeeze into a cubicle with a sports star. As the World Anti-Doping Agency’s training materials states: “Direct observation of the urine passing …

Russia in World Athletics’ spotlight months ahead of Tokyo Olympics
5 years ago

Russia in World Athletics’ spotlight months ahead of Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

World Athletics will decide on Thursday whether to start the procedure of reinstating the new-look Russian athletics federation, as well as initiating the process to allow Russian athletes who test clean to compete under a neutral banner at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Moscow’s case has been made more complicated after the World Anti-Doping Agency in December imposed a four-year ban …

World Anti-Doping Agency shuts down Moscow lab again
5 years, 2 months ago

World Anti-Doping Agency shuts down Moscow lab again

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — The World Anti-Doping Agency ordered Moscow’s drug-testing laboratory to be shut down again Wednesday. That followed WADA’s finding last month that data stored at the lab was tampered with in an apparent bid to cover up past drug use by Russian athletes and implicate WADA witnesses. Closing the lab, which is operated by Moscow State University, could make …

Doping to win: On Russia’s ban from global sporting events
5 years, 3 months ago

Doping to win: On Russia’s ban from global sporting events

The Hindu  

Monday’s decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to ban Russia from global sporting events for a four-year period is arguably the biggest sporting crisis the country has faced till date. The anti-doping watchdog’s move will hurt Russia the most at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics where the nation’s flag, name and anthem will not …

Vladimir Putin angry after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
5 years, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin angry after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar over manipulated doping data, prompting an angry response from President Vladimir Putin. WADA’s executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed Russia the “robust” four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from a …

Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results
5 years, 3 months ago

Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results

The Hindu  

The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting events imposed on his country. Rodchenkov, who lives in the US under a witness protection program after accusing Russia of widespread doping activities, warned however that for the World Anti-Doping Agency “there is more to do.” He said …

Russia doping ban 'tragedy' for clean athletes: RUSADA chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Russia doping ban 'tragedy' for clean athletes: RUSADA chief

The Hindu  

The head of Russia's anti-doping agency said on Monday that his country had “no chance” of winning an appeal against a four-year international sporting ban he said was a tragedy for clean athletes. “There is no chance of winning this case in court,” RUSADA chief Yury Ganus said after the World Anti-Doping Agency imposed the ban. “Clean athletes are seeing …

Russia doping ban timeline: events leading to WADA decision
5 years, 3 months ago

Russia doping ban timeline: events leading to WADA decision

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency, on Monday, laid a four-year ban on Russia from all global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from an anti-doping laboratory. May 2016: The New York Times reported that dozens of Russian athletes who competed at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, including at …

Russia doping ban to include Tokyo Olympics and Qatar World Cup
5 years, 3 months ago

Russia doping ban to include Tokyo Olympics and Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data. WADA's executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed Russia the four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of falsifying laboratory doping data handed over to investigators earlier this year. “WADA's executive …

Russian athletes banned for 4 years on doping charges
5 years, 3 months ago

Russian athletes banned for 4 years on doping charges

The Hindu  

Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. “For too long, Russian doping has detracted from clean sport,” WADA President Craig Reedie said after a meeting of WADA's executive committee in the Swiss city of Lausanne. …

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal
5 years, 3 months ago

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

Al Jazeera  

World Anti-Doping Agency says Moscow tampered with lab data by planting fake evidence, deleting files linked to tests. “The position of Russia’s Olympic Committee remains unchanged – sanctions are inadequate, illogical and excessive,” Pozdnyakov said. “Of course, we are disappointed, but we initially assumed that the recommendations of the WADA Executive Committee would be approved without change, especially after the …

Russian anti-doping chief Yuri Ganus calls for reform of athletics federation to lift suspension
5 years, 3 months ago

Russian anti-doping chief Yuri Ganus calls for reform of athletics federation to lift suspension

Firstpost  

In five-page letter, Yuri Ganus, head of Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA, said the country needed to dismiss all national team coaches and create an international working group to help investigate doping cases in the country. Moscow: Russia’s anti-doping chief has called for the dismissal of all national team athletics coaches and the creation of an international working group to help …

Russia hits back at ‘political’ doping ban threat
5 years, 4 months ago

Russia hits back at ‘political’ doping ban threat

The Hindu  

Russia on Thursday hit back at a proposed four-year ban on the country’s athletes, denouncing accusations of a doping cover-up as a politically motivated attempt to block its athletes from competing. If WADA chiefs adopt the committee’s recommendations at a meeting in Paris on December 9, Russia faces exclusion from key sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ‘Unfair competition’ …

Kremlin says Russia remains 'open to cooperation' on doping
5 years, 4 months ago

Kremlin says Russia remains 'open to cooperation' on doping

The Hindu  

The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russia regrets a proposed four-year blanket ban for the country's athletes over doping but will remain open to cooperation. “We regret this,” President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists in the first Kremlin reaction to anti-doping watchdog WADA's recommendations issued Monday. “You know the Russian sporting authorities have been, are and will remain as …

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