RUSADA sacks all doping control officers in attempt to restore credibility in eyes of World Anti-Doping Agency
5 years, 9 months ago

RUSADA sacks all doping control officers in attempt to restore credibility in eyes of World Anti-Doping Agency

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WADA conditionally lifted its ban on RUSADA in September last year with one of the conditions being the granting of access to thousands of samples at the tainted Moscow lab by the end of 2018 Moscow: Russia’s anti-doping agency has sacked all the doping control officers from its former structure as part of a cleanup in response to the scandal over alleged state- “The agency underwent a serious, deep and full transformation with the replacement of 90 percent of its staff and the sacking of all of its doping control officers,” said Yuri Ganus, the head of the RUSADA agency who appointed last year and tasked with restoring its credibility. “International experts who were recommended by WADA made a significant contribution to the organisation of the new RUSADA’s work,” he added. WADA conditionally lifted its ban on RUSADA in September last year with one of the conditions being the granting of access to thousands of samples at the tainted Moscow lab by the end of 2018. WADA officials finally gained access in January and confirmed they had “successfully retrieved” all the data which is now being analysed.

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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 …

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 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 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 …

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. …

'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 …

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 …

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  

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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 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 …

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 …

Outspoken head of Russian anti-doping agency fired
4 years, 4 months ago

Outspoken head of Russian anti-doping agency fired

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The outspoken chief executive of the Russian anti-doping agency was fired Friday, a move that the World Anti-Doping Agency had said it was “extremely concerned” about. Russian Olympic body president Stanislav Pozdnyakov said at a news conference the decision was made “unanimously.” Mikhail Bukhanov, a lawyer with the Russian anti-doping agency, was appointed acting head of the body. …

Russia dismisses anti-doping chief over alleged financial violations
4 years, 4 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 Fires Outspoken Head of Embattled Anti-doping Body
4 years, 4 months ago

Russia Fires Outspoken Head of Embattled Anti-doping Body

News 18  

The outspoken head of Russia?s Anti-Doping Agency Yury Ganus was fired from his position on Friday after accusing the country?s sporting leadership of failing to fight widespread drug use. The decision to remove the director general?was taken unanimously?, the president of Russia?s Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said at a press conference, according to an AFP journalist. Russia has been embroiled …

Russia Moves Closer to Sacking Anti-doping Chief Over Alleged Financial Violations
4 years, 5 months ago

Russia Moves Closer to Sacking Anti-doping Chief Over Alleged Financial Violations

News 18  

The board of Russia's anti-doping agency called on the country's sports authorities on Wednesday to consider firing its director over allegations he presided over serious financial irregularities. Yuri Ganus, who was named director of RUSADA in August 2017, denied the allegations made by Russia's Olympic Committee last month and has portrayed them as a political attack on his agency and …

Russia's Olympic chief accuses anti-doping agency of financial violations
4 years, 5 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 body chief Yuri Ganus slams allegation of misappropriating agency funds as a ‘complete lie’
4 years, 6 months ago

Russian anti-doping body chief Yuri Ganus slams allegation of misappropriating agency funds as a ‘complete lie’

Firstpost  

RUSADA director Yuri Ganus, who was appointed to the role in 2017, did not name who he thought might be behind the allegations of him misappropriating agency funds. Moscow: 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 …

Russian anti-doping chief rejects social media corruption allegation
4 years, 6 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 …

WADA hands over case files on suspected Russian cheats
4 years, 8 months ago

WADA hands over case files on suspected Russian cheats

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday it has handed over the results of its investigations into hundreds of Russian athletes probed for doping offences to international federations for possible further action. WADA said in a statement it had provided case packages on 298 athletes to 29 anti-doping organisations, 27 international federations and one major event organisation. READ | Gunter …

WADA asks CAS for public hearing on Russia doping case
4 years, 11 months ago

WADA asks CAS for public hearing on Russia doping case

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency said Monday it has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a public hearing on its case for Russia's exclusion from international sporting competitions. “It is WADA's view -- and that of many of our stakeholders -- that this dispute at CAS should be held in a public forum to ensure that everybody understands the …

WADA better positioned to wipe out drug cheats, chief says
5 years ago

WADA better positioned to wipe out drug cheats, chief says

The Hindu  

Outgoing WADA President Craig Reedie says the Russian doping scandal shows that clean sport is under attack, but the anti-doping organisation now has the tools to better weed out drug cheats. “Considering the last six years in particular, I am especially pleased to see how WADA responded to the challenges it faced since 2014, in particular the Russian doping crisis,” …

Russia challenges WADA doping ban
5 years ago

Russia challenges WADA doping ban

The Hindu  

Russia on Friday formally contested its ban from major sporting events over doping violations, the head of its RUSADA anti-doping agency said. “In accordance with established procedure, today we have sent a package of documents to WADA,” RUSADA director general Yury Ganus told reporters in Moscow. “The package contains a notice about disagreement with WADA sanctions.” Ganus also said he …

Russia contests ban from major sporting events over doping
5 years ago

Russia contests ban from major sporting events over doping

Al Jazeera  

Moscow’s formal statement of disagreement with WADA will trigger appeal process at Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency has challenged a four-year ban from important sporting events, sending a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency formally stating that it disagrees with their decision. Earlier this month, in a move President Vladimir Putin condemned as “unjust”, Russia was …

Russia blames doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov for altering laboratory data meant for handover to WADA
5 years ago

Russia blames doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov for altering laboratory data meant for handover to WADA

Firstpost  

Russia is blaming the World Anti-Doping Agency’s star witness for modifying key laboratory data. The Russian Investigative Committee, a major law enforcement agency, alleges that former Moscow anti-doping laboratory director Grigory Rodchenkov remotely changed test results from abroad after fleeing to the United States in 2015. “All the evidence obtained by the investigation shows that Rodchenkov and unidentified persons intentionally …

Russia set to decide on appeal against WADA doping ban
5 years ago

Russia set to decide on appeal against WADA doping ban

The Hindu  

Russia’s anti-doping agency will on Thursday decide whether to launch an appeal against a four-year ban from major sporting events over systematic violations, a prohibition denounced by the country’s leadership as politically motivated. WADA on December 10 banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over …

Russia doping ban: Criticism mounts on WADA decision
5 years ago

Russia doping ban: Criticism mounts on WADA decision

The Hindu  

Criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s sanctions against Russia mushroomed with a rebuke from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee coming on the heels of the outraged resignation of a member of the WADA athlete committee. The USOPC and British Paralympian Victoria Aggar each expressed their disagreement with WADA’s decision not to issue a blanket ban on the Russians in …

Vladimir Putin angry after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

IOC supports four-year Russia ban from WADA
5 years, 1 month ago

IOC supports four-year Russia ban from WADA

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has reiterated its support for Russia's four-year ban from major international sporting events imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. "The representatives of the Olympic Movement today supported this unanimous decision in the WADA Executive Committee, which is in line with the statement made by the IOC Executive Board and endorsed by the Olympic Summit," a statement …

FIFA in contact with WADA to clarify Russia ban ahead of 2022 World Cup
5 years, 1 month ago

FIFA in contact with WADA to clarify Russia ban ahead of 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

FIFA has made contact with the World Anti-Doping Agency to clarify how Russia's ban from major international sporting events applies to football. On Monday, WADA's Executive Committee endorsed a recommended four-year ban for Russia, with the Russian Anti-Doping Agency declared non-compliant again over inconsistencies in anti-doping data discovered during an investigation. READ : Russia banned from Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Qatar …

Russia doping ban timeline: events leading to WADA decision
5 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

WADA imposes 4-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem, team names from Olympics, sports events
5 years, 1 month ago

WADA imposes 4-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem, team names from Olympics, sports events

India TV News  

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from the Olympics and other major sports events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday. Russia's hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped after the WADA executive committee approved a full slate of recommended sanctions for tampering with a Moscow laboratory database. There is evidence …

Russian athletes banned for 4 years on doping charges
5 years, 1 month 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. …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WADA Athletes Committee calls for complete ban on Russians ahead of executive committee meeting
5 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WADA Athletes Committee calls for complete ban on Russians ahead of executive committee meeting

Firstpost  

The athlete committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency is calling for Russia to be completely banned from the Olympics after the country “made a mockery not only those who play by the rules, but those who create and safeguard them.” The athlete committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency is calling for Russia to be completely banned from the Olympics after …

Russia handed four-year-ban by WADA over doping scandal
5 years, 1 month ago

Russia handed four-year-ban by WADA over doping scandal

CNN  

CNN — The World Anti-Doping Agency has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions – notably the Olympics and the World Cup – for four years over doping non-compliance. WADA’s compliance review committee had suggested several sanctions because of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s failure to cooperate fully during probes into Russian sport. READ: World Anti-Doping Agency accused …

Medvedev says Russia to ‘fight’ WADA on doping data decision
5 years, 1 month ago

Medvedev says Russia to ‘fight’ WADA on doping data decision

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The Russian government has ordered officials “to fight for our interests” as the World Anti-Doping Agency prepares to rule on whether the country manipulated drug-testing data, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. A key WADA panel accuses Russia of digitally manipulating data it handed over in January to delete failed drug tests by Russian athletes and plant …

WADA moves Executive Committee meeting from Paris to Lausanne
5 years, 1 month ago

WADA moves Executive Committee meeting from Paris to Lausanne

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has said that it had moved next week’s crucial Executive Committee meeting from Paris to Lausanne because of fears of disruption caused by strike action in the French capital. “WADA has taken the decision to relocate to Lausanne due to likely disruptions and uncertainty caused by imminent general strike action in Paris,” WADA said. The December …

'Don't give Russia free pass': whistleblower lawyers
5 years, 1 month ago

'Don't give Russia free pass': whistleblower lawyers

The Hindu  

Lawyers for doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov on Tuesday called for the International Olympic Committee to take a hardline stance against Russia after a World Anti-Doping Agency panel recommended a four-year ban. In a statement, attorneys Jim Walden and Avni Patel said Russian efforts to falsify data handed over to WADA investigators were part of a “predictable and deplorable policy of …

Doping report obtained by AP shows depths of Russia cover-up
5 years, 1 month ago

Doping report obtained by AP shows depths of Russia cover-up

Associated Press  

The Russians were running out of time. The details of the deception, portrayed by WADA investigators as the “smoking gun” in the Russian manipulation case, are included in the report, which spells out the ways Russia reworked data that was supposed to be used to prosecute doping cases stemming from its state-run system to win Olympic medals. Regarding the forged …

Russian athletes shocked by ban, RUSADA chief calls for Putin to act
5 years, 1 month ago

Russian athletes shocked by ban, RUSADA chief calls for Putin to act

The Hindu  

Russia’s anti-doping chief said on Tuesday that he expected the country to be barred from all sporting competition for four years, after a bombshell recommendation from the World Anti-Doping Agency that left Russian athletes shocked. Asked if he expected the recommendation to be upheld, RUSADA chief Yury Ganus told AFP : “That’s the reality.” “We are plunging, for the next …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WADA recommends four-year ban for Russian athletes; to compete under neutral status
5 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WADA recommends four-year ban for Russian athletes; to compete under neutral status

Firstpost  

The WADA compliance review committee proposed a four-year ban on Russia hosting major events but stopped short of asking for the blanket ban on Russian athletes that is among the possible sanctions for the most egregious violations. Montreal: Russian athletes will have a chance to compete at next year’s Olympics, but their flag would not fly in Tokyo if the …

WADA seeks four-year Russia ban over false doping data
5 years, 1 month ago

WADA seeks four-year Russia ban over false doping data

The Hindu  

A key World Anti-Doping Agency panel has recommended Russia be barred from all sporting competition for four years after accusing Moscow of falsifying laboratory data handed over to investigators, the global anti-doping watchdog said on Monday. In a bombshell statement, WADA's Compliance Review Committee called for the sanctions, which would see Russia banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics, to be …

Russia’s anti-doping chief expected WADA suspension proposal
5 years, 1 month ago

Russia’s anti-doping chief expected WADA suspension proposal

The Hindu  

Russia’s anti-doping chief on Saturday said the World Anti-Doping Agency’s recommendation that his country was non-compliant with international rules was technically fair and expected. “Everything is in accordance with legal logic, as was expected,” RUSADA chief Yury Ganus told Interfax news agency after WADA said its Compliance Review Committee had recommended the Russian agency’s suspension again. He added that the …

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