Anti-Doping

“A Disgrace to Hungary”: Tamás Kenderesi’s Doping Suspension Appeal Rejected by CAS

After three reschedules, Tamás Kenderesi’s suspension appeal was rejected by the CAS. He went to the press to express his discontent.

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Suspended Brazilian Swimmer André Calvelo Planning Competitive Comeback In April

Calvelo was given a four-year suspension for an injectable steroid after winning the men’s 100 free at the Brazilian Olympic Trials in 2021.

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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.”

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Hungarian Swimmer Tamas Kenderesi Has His Anti-Doping Appeal Decision Delayed, Again, by CAS

Tamas Kenderesi, the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in the 200 fly, is still waiting for a decision on his appeal four months after his hearing.

RUSADA Reports Decrease In Positive Tests, But Uptick In TUE Requests & Whereabouts Failures

A RUSADA spokesperson said that 102 positive tests were registered in 2024, decreasing from the 150 reported in 2023 and 135 in 2022.

Ozempic On WADA’s Monitoring List For 2025

Semaglutide, commonly known by brand name Ozempic, is under WADA’s 2025 monitor list for its potential performance enhancing abilities.

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.

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Full 2024 Recap: Chinese Doping Scandal

The Chinese Doping Scandal was one of the biggest and most convoluted stories of 2024. Here is a full recap of everything that happened.

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.

WADA Unanimously Approves Recommendations Based on Chinese Doping Investigation

WADA unanimously approved the recommendations based on the report from the investigation into the Chinese Doping Scandal in April.

NYT: Scientists Raise Concerns Over Data Used to Clear Chinese Swimmers from Doping Allegations

The New York Times conducted an investigation on the report that cleared 23 Chinese swimmers of wrongdoing, and their scientists have concerns.

Chinese, U.S., and Russian Teams for SC Worlds Have Seen Highest Testing Over Last 12 Months

Chinese breaststroker Tang Qianting leads all participants in next week’s Short COurse World Championships with 36 anti-doping tests over the last year, according to World Aquatics.

Olympic Champion Swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui Provisionally Suspended for Doping Rules Violation

The International Testing Agency has asserted that Ahmed Hafnaoui missed three unannounced drug tests in a 12-month period.

Tennis Star Iga Świątek Suspended for 1 Month for TMZ, Same Substance as 23 Chinese Swimmers

Iga Świątek, the #2-ranked tennis player in the world, has been suspended for 1 Month for TMZ, Same Substance as 23 Chinese Swimmers tested positive for before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Bolivian Olympian María José Pinto Ribera Under Provisional Doping Suspension

María José Pinto Ribera, Bolivia’s flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, tested positive for furosemide at the Olympics.