Caso Doping Cina, WADA Risponde a USADA: “Dichiarazioni Non Basate Su Scienza Né Fatti”
Si riaccende la tensione tra le agenzie antidoping WADA e USADA dopo le parole del CEO Travis Tygart: “Ingiustificato e fuorviante”, replica WADA
WADA: USADA CEO’s Claims On Chinese Doping Case Are “Not Based on Science or Facts”
“Mr. Tygart’s statement is not based on science or facts. It appears to have been made simply to support his pre-conceived narrative,” WADA said.
USADA Questions Chinese Contamination Case, Katie McLaughlin Testifies In Front of Congress
McLaughlin was on the U.S. women’s 4×200 free relay that won silver at the Tokyo Olympics behind the Chinese team that had two swimmers who tested positive.
Brett Hawke Named Head Swim Coach of Enhanced Games As Big Announcement Looms
Hawke has been working with former Aussie Olympic medalist James Magnussen in preparation for the Games, which will have a date announced later today.
WADA Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against USADA
An ethics complaint against former U.S. drug czar Rahul Gupta was also dropped. USADA CEO Travis Tygart said the news was “complete vindication.”
U.S. Withholds $3.6 Million Payment To WADA, Loses Board Seat In Ongoing Saga
The United States withheld its annual payment to the World Anti-Doping Agency due to WADA failing to conduct an independent audit of its operations.
Le Tensioni Continuano A Crescere Tra WADA E USADA
Le tensioni tra la World Anti-Doping Administration (WADA) e la United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) si sono intensificate
Tension Continues to Rise Between WADA and USADA
Tensions have been high between WADA and USADA since the Chinese Doping Scandal broke in April and they are not showing signs of slowing.
Final Report Finds China Did Not Apply All Rules, Reaffirms WADA Was Not Biased Toward China
Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier’s final report finds China did not apply all rules and recommends strengthening rules but reaffirms WADA showed no bias.
WADA Confirms Launch of Independent Compliance Review of USADA
WADA confirmed it has begun a compliance review of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency with a preliminary review session in early August.
Doping Feud Escalates as Congress Introduces Bill Threatening U.S. Funding of WADA
If passed, the “Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act” would give the U.S. the ability to withhold its annual contribution to WADA.
Independent Prosecutor Rules WADA Showed No Bias In Handling of Chinese Doping Case
Eric Cottier, who was tabbed by WADA to review the case in April, ruled that WADA showed no bias toward China in its handling of the case.
World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests
Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021.
At Least Some Chinese Swimmers Reportedly Weren’t Notified of Positive Tests In 2021
At least three of the 23 Chinese swimmers were not made aware they tested positive in early 2021, sources indicate.
WADA President Calls Out USADA For Hypocrisy, “Playing Politics” After Congressional Hearing
WADA President Witold Banka declined to attend the Congressional hearing in Washington on Tuesday, but didn’t hold back in responding one day later.
