Let’s Talk About Testing (No, Not COVID Testing)
Even though less samples were taken in 2021 than pre-pandemic, more out-of-competition samples were taken this year than in 2019.
WADA Publishes Independent Observer Reports on 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
WADA published its independent observer reports on the Olympics and Paralympics, which helped increase the efficacy of the programs’ own anti-doping programs.
WADA Clears 11 National Anti-Doping Orgs from Non-Compliance Watch List
11 countries, including swimming powers like Spain and the Netherlands, have updated national laws and policies to come in to compliance with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.
Texas Man Becomes First Charged Under New U.S. Anti-Doping Law
The man was charged for providing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare.
United States Fulfills $2.9 million WADA Contribution after Lengthy Conflict
The United States Government paid the final $1.3 million owed to WADA after a back-and-forth conflict dating back to June of 2020.
Il Campione Mondiale Jr 2013 Alexander Palatov Sospeso Per Doping
Il 26enne russo Alexander Palatov è stato sospeso dall’agenzia antidoping RUSADA per violazione delle regole antidoping per due anni
World Anti-Doping Agency Publishes 2019 Testing and Sanctions Study
WADA published its 2019 Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report which provides details on 1,912 violations, 50 of which came from aquatics.
2013 World Junior Champion Alexander Palatov Given 2 Year Doping Suspension
Alexander Palatov, who in April finished 3rd at the Russian Olympic Trials, was given a 2 year suspension for an anti-doping rules violation.
WADA: La Lista Aggiornata Delle Le Sostanze Proibite, In Vigore Da Gennaio
WADA ha pubblicato l’elenco aggiornato delle sostanze proibite per il 2022 che entrerà in vigore a partire dal 1° gennaio 2022
WADA’s Updated 2022 Prohibited List Comes Into Force on January 1
WADA’s updated prohibited list for 2022 takes effect starting January 1st. Updates include glucocorticoids (cortisone), salbutamol, and BPC-157.
FINA Extraordinary Congress Approves Reforms to Modernize the Federation
The FINA Extraordinary Congress approved a series of key reforms to improve the Federation’s operations and bring it into the 21st Century.
Sun Yang Under Investigation for Training at Government-Funded Facilities
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang is under investigation for training in government-funded facilities, which could cause his four-year suspension to restart.
Veronika Loginova E’ Il Nuovo Direttore Generale Di RUSADA
L’associazione antidoping russa ha selezionato un nuovo direttore generale, Veronica Loginova. WADA soddisfatta della scelta
RUSADA Appoints Veronika Loginova as New Director General with WADA Approval
The Russian Anti-Doping Association (RUSADA) has appointed a new director general, a year after dismissing the prior permanent director.
WADA Investigation Unveils Decade of Anti Doping Rules Violations in Ukraine
Operation Hercules uncovered evidence that the Ukrainian anti-doping authority notified athletes of pending tests, and misclassified in-competition tests as out-of-competition.
