Anti-Doping

Russian Water Polo Player Given 2 Year Suspension for Doping

A key member of one of Russia’s top professional water polo clubs has been given a 2 year suspension after failing a doping test in November.

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André Calvelo Makes Return To Competition At Santos Regional Meet After Four-Year Suspension

Brazilian sprinter André Calvelo, 24, returned to competition last weekend after serving a four-year suspension for a positive drug test.

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Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Given 21-Month Suspension for Missing Doping Tests

22-year-old Ahmed Hafnaoui has admitted to missing three anti-doping tests in a 12 month period, which is considered an anti-doping rules violation.

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21 meses de suspensión para el campeón olímpico y mundial Ahmed Hafnaoui

La suspensión es efectiva desde el 11 de abril de 2024 y todos sus resultados desde esa fecha están anulados. El castigo será hasta el 10 de enero de 2026.

ITA Finds Bella Sims Had “No Fault Or Negligence” For Positive Drug Test After Investigation

Bella Sims tested positive for banned substance HCTZ in a fall drug test but the ITA cleared Sims of wrongdoing after an investigation announced Mar. 31.

Chinese Swimmers By Far The Most Drug Tested Of 2024 (Stats)

Several top Chinese swimmers received over 30 drug tests in 2024, including Tang Qianting, following the country’s positive test controversy

“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.

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.”

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.

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.