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.
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.
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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.
WADA Loosens Restrictions on Blood Donations In 2025 Prohibited Substances Updates
Beginning in 2025, athletes in the WADA doping pools will have more flexibility to donate blood and blood components at accredited collection centers.
Olympic Swimmer Carlos Peralta Takes Over As General Director of Spain’s Doping Agency
2016 Olympic swimmer Carlos Peralta takes over as general director of CELAD, Spain’s anti-doping agency, after joining the organization in April.
Documents Reveal WADA Lost Access to Over 2,000 Cases Due to Computer Glitch Before Olympics
According to new documents, the top officials at the WADA were notified of a computer glitch that caused the organization to lose access to over 2,000 cases.
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