Kiren Rijiju urges WADA to lift ban on National Dope Testing Labaratory, says 'corrective measures' have been taken
4 years ago

Kiren Rijiju urges WADA to lift ban on National Dope Testing Labaratory, says 'corrective measures' have been taken

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In July, the WADA had extended the suspension of NDTL by six months citing non-conformation to international standards. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged the World Anti-Doping Agency to lift the suspension imposed on the National Dope Testing Labaratory, saying that it has taken “various corrective measures” prescribed by the global body. Addressing a webinar on “anti doping, nutritional and therapeutic requirement in sports”, Rijiju requested WADA chief Witold Banka, who was also present in the virtual conference, to allow NDTL, suspended till January next year, to resume dope analysis as soon as possible. “NDTL has taken various corrective measures prescribed by the WADA and we hope to resume dope analysis under the WADA guidelines,” Rijiju said. We are ready to offer contribution to WADA, NADOs and RADOs in strengthening anti-doping activities.” In July, the WADA had extended the suspension of NDTL by six months citing non-conformation to international standards.

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Final report clears WADA over China swimmers who failed dope tests
3 months, 1 week ago

Final report clears WADA over China swimmers who failed dope tests

The Hindu  

A final report has concluded that the World Anti-Doping Agency did not show “favouritism” towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug. Responding to Thursday’s report, US Anti Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart, who has been an outspoken critic of WADA’s handling of the affair, said the …

Want to follow swimming in Paris? Then get up to speed on WADA, doping, China and trimetazidine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Want to follow swimming in Paris? Then get up to speed on WADA, doping, China and trimetazidine

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Paris Olympics open next month and the agency that oversees doping enforcement is under scrutiny following allegations it failed to pursue positive tests of Chinese swimmers who subsequently won medals — including three gold — at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Without it, the anti-doping movement will crumble and athletes will never feel they have a level …

WADA lifts sanctions against Tunisia anti-doping agency
7 months, 1 week ago

WADA lifts sanctions against Tunisia anti-doping agency

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced on Wednesday the reinstatement of Tunisia’s national anti-doping organization two weeks after imposing sanctions that sparked turmoil in the country. Montreal-based WADA said it “received confirmation that a required governmental decree had entered into force” and that the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Organization had “successfully met its obligations to regain compliance” by bringing its national rules …

'Stab in the back to clean athletes': USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Stab in the back to clean athletes': USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping

Firstpost  

WADA has been accussed of trying to cover up 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for prescription heart drug trimetazidine, which can enhance performance. “Learning that different rules can be applied to different countries sours the commitment of those who are vital to its ongoing viability, including the world’s best athletes, fans, sponsors, and the next generation of athletes.” The Chinese …

WADA ‘deeply sceptical’ of Russian anti-doping practices
9 months, 1 week 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 Suspends South Africa's Only Doping Laboratory Due to 'Non-Conformities'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WADA Suspends South Africa's Only Doping Laboratory Due to 'Non-Conformities'

News 18  

The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday it has suspended Africa’s only accredited drug-testing laboratory due to “multiple non-conformities” with international standards. In a statement, WADA said it had suspended the accreditation of the South African Doping Control Laboratory in Bloemfontein for up to six months. However WADA said experts had advised the agency to suspend the facility’s accreditation due …

WADA reinstates India's dope testing lab accreditation
2 years, 11 months ago

WADA reinstates India's dope testing lab accreditation

Hindustan Times  

The World Anti-Doping Agency said it has reinstated the accreditation of India's National Dope Testing Laboratory, which had been suspended since August 2019. The suspension was extended for another six months in January 2021, as COVID-19 affected WADA's ability to conduct an on-site assessment of the lab. The decision to reinstate accreditation was taken following a remote assessment in September …

Suspended NDTL gets back WADA recognition, reveals sports minister Anurag Thakur
3 years ago

Suspended NDTL gets back WADA recognition, reveals sports minister Anurag Thakur

India TV News  

Highlights WADA first suspended NDTL in August 2019 for 6months and extended period after inspection The suspension prohibited anti-doping activities, including blood, urine sample analyses During the suspension period, urine samples collected by NADA were sent primarily to a lab in Doha Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the World Anti-Doping Agency has restored the accreditation of the …

Sports minister Anurag Thakur introduces anti-doping bill in Lok Sabha
3 years ago

Sports minister Anurag Thakur introduces anti-doping bill in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

The bill seeks to give NADA powers of ‘investigation, levying sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations, the disciplinary procedures to be adopted and the powers of inspection, sample collection and sharing and free flow of information’ New Delhi: A bill which seeks to provide statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory besides …

World Anti-Doping Agency revokes approval of Moscow anti-doping lab
3 years, 2 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 …

India Pledges USD 1 Million to WADA for Scientific Research
4 years ago

India Pledges USD 1 Million to WADA for Scientific Research

News 18  

India has pledged USD one million to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s scientific research budget, the “highest among contributions made by other world governments.” India’s donation comes at a time when the country’s anti-doping program has been adversely affected by suspension of its suspended National Dope Testing Laboratory, which is to be inspected by WADA early next year. According to a …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Says NDTL Has Taken Corrective Steps, Urges WADA Chief to Lift Suspension
4 years ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Says NDTL Has Taken Corrective Steps, Urges WADA Chief to Lift Suspension

News 18  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged the World Anti-Doping Agency to lift the suspension imposed on the National Dope Testing Laboratory, saying that it has taken “various corrective measures” prescribed by the global body. Addressing a webinar on “anti-doping, nutritional and therapeutic requirement in sports”, Rijiju requested WADA chief Witold Banka, who was also present in the virtual conference, …

Rijiju urges WADA chief to lift NDTL’s suspension
4 years ago

Rijiju urges WADA chief to lift NDTL’s suspension

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged the World Anti-Doping Agency to lift the suspension imposed on the National Dope Testing Labaratory, saying that it has taken “various corrective measures” prescribed by the global body. Addressing a webinar on “anti doping, nutritional and therapeutic requirement in sports”, Mr. Rijiju requested WADA chief Witold Banka, who was also present in the …

Rijiju: ‘NDTL is now fully WADA compliant, llift suspension’ - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Rijiju: ‘NDTL is now fully WADA compliant, llift suspension’ - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that that the National Dope Testing Laboratory is now ‘fully compliant’ with the World Anti-Doping Agency requirements and requested WADA to lift the suspension on NDTL. I would request you to expedite the process and organise to lift the suspension of NDTL’s WADA accreditation,” said Rijiju, as per a Sports Ministry statement on Wednesday. WADA …

Kiren Rijiju Urges WADA Chief to Expedite Process to Lift Suspension of NDTL's Accreditation
4 years, 3 months ago

Kiren Rijiju Urges WADA Chief to Expedite Process to Lift Suspension of NDTL's Accreditation

News 18  

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has reiterated India’s commitment towards promoting clean sport during his recent online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka. While discussing a plethora of issues, the Sports Minister also spoke on the readiness of the National Dope Testing Laboratory to conduct tests as per WADA guidelines. “I have been informed that NDTL has submitted …

WADA to Reduce Bans for Recreational Drugs from 2021
4 years, 4 months ago

WADA to Reduce Bans for Recreational Drugs from 2021

News 18  

Athletes testing positive for recreational drugs out-of-competition will be banned by the World Anti-Doping Authority for 1-3 months instead of two years when the policy is changed next year, officials said on Thursday. WADA's new code says athletes caught taking non-performance- enhancing drugs during out-of-competition tests will see their punishment reduced to three months unless they agree to complete a …

NDTL’s suspension extended for six months
4 years, 5 months ago

NDTL’s suspension extended for six months

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended the accreditation of the country’s National Dope Testing Laboratory for another six months. The NDTL was originally suspended in August last year for six months due to non-conformities with the International Standard for Laboratories, including in relation to the laboratory’s isotope ratio mass spectrometry analytical method. “In February 2020, when the six-month suspension period …

WADA extends suspension of India's NDTL by six months
4 years, 5 months ago

WADA extends suspension of India's NDTL by six months

The Hindu  

Indian sports’ anti-doping programme continues to flounder, with the World Anti-Doping Agency extending the suspension of the National Dope Testing Laboratory for further six months. The suspension, which prohibits the NDTL from carrying out any anti-doping activities, including all analyses of urine and blood samples, was imposed due to “non-conformities with the International Standard for Laboratories as identified during a …

Jolt to India’s Olympic preparations as WADA extends NDTL suspension by 6 months
4 years, 5 months ago

Jolt to India’s Olympic preparations as WADA extends NDTL suspension by 6 months

The Hindu  

In a massive jolt to India’s Olympic preparations, the World Anti-Doping Agency has extended the suspension of the country’s National Dope Testing Laboratory by another six months citing non-conformation to international standards. “The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended the accreditation of the National Dope Testing Laboratory in New Delhi, India, for a second period of up to six months,” WADA …

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