The situation is a total joke, says USADA chief
6 years ago

The situation is a total joke, says USADA chief

The Hindu  

US Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart urged the World Anti-Doping Agency to reinstate the ban on Russia, calling the country's return to the sports fold “a total joke”. The 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- “In September, WADA secretly moved the goal posts and reinstated Russia against the wishes of athletes, governments and the public,” Tygart said. READ: RUSADA chief urges Putin to avoid looming new ban “In doing this WADA guaranteed Russia would turn over the evidence of its state-supported doping scheme by today. With WADA waiting and the December 31 deadline looming, RUSADA chief Yury Ganus had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene to stave off another ban that put Russia “on the brink of the abyss”.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
1 year, 9 months 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 …

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 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 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 …

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 Athletics acknowledges Russia made 'steady progress' but not enough to lift 2015 doping ban
3 years, 1 month 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. …

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 …

Russia moves closer to getting track and field ban lifted as World Athletics approves plan for doping reforms
3 years, 10 months 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 …

Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act a game-changer - USADA chief - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act a game-changer - USADA chief - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

After several doping scandals the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act will offer hope that broadcasters and sponsors will get a drug-free competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, United States Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart said on Friday. Part of a Hudson Institute panel discussing how the Rodchenkov Act can help clean up doping fraud in international sports, Tygart praised the legislation …

'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 …

All agree: Russia gets a win in latest doping decision
4 years ago

All agree: Russia gets a win in latest doping decision

Associated Press  

Russia and its detractors found some rare common ground regarding the doping scandal that has engulfed the Olympics and the international sports world for the past six years. “I am left puzzled by how a system considered dishonest, deceitful and seeped in systematic doping by CAS gets away with a two-year ban,” said Linda Helleland, a former vice president at …

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 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  

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

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'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 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 …

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 …

Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin says CAS should put doping scandal on 'backburner' in light of COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Russia's appeal against WADA ban not to be heard until end of April, says CAS
4 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Russia's appeal against WADA ban not to be heard until end of April, says CAS

Firstpost  

The World Anti-Doping Agency in December last year barred Russians from competing under their country’s flag at major international events, including this year’s Tokyo Olympics, for four years after it found that Moscow had provided it with doctored laboratory data Moscow: Russia’s appeal against a four-year ban from the Olympics and other major sporting events will not be heard before …

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 sends Russia case to Court of Arbitration for Sport
5 years ago

WADA sends Russia case to Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed Thursday it has sent its case for the exclusion of Russia from international sporting competitions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAS, the world's highest sport court, must decide whether to confirm the four-year ban WADA imposed on Russia last month or consider Russia's case against the epic sanction. The announcement came exactly one …

WADA to take Russia case to CAS this week
5 years ago

WADA to take Russia case to CAS this week

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency will take its case for the exclusion of Russia from international sporting competitions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport “by the weekend”, a WADA official told AFP on Wednesday. CAS, the world's highest sporting court, will decide whether to confirm the four-year ban WADA imposed on Russia last month, or listen to Russia's case against …

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 plans to compete in Tokyo Olympics under national flag
5 years ago

Russia plans to compete in Tokyo Olympics under national flag

The Hindu  

The Russian Olympic Committee said Tuesday it expected that Russian athletes would take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games under the national flag despite a four-year doping ban. “Therefore we have every reason to believe that we will put together a team for Tokyo and do everything in our power for this team to perform under the Russian tricolour.” …

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 …

Vladimir Putin: Russians must compete under flag at sports events
5 years ago

Vladimir Putin: Russians must compete under flag at sports events

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday insisted Russia’s athletes should be allowed to compete under the Russian flag, despite a four-year ban handed down by the World Anti-Doping Agency from major sporting events over systematic violations. “If WADA does not have any issues with our national Olympic committee our team must compete under its flag,” Putin said during an annual end-of-year …

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 …

What does the doping ban mean for Russia?
5 years ago

What does the doping ban mean for Russia?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 9, the World Anti-Doping Agency announced a decision to ban Russia from global sporting competitions for a period of four years. The anti-doping watchdog’s decision is expected to affect 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 be …

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