Russia Passes Anti-Doping Bill with Prison Sentences for Coaches
The Russian State Duma (Russia‘s elected parliament) unanimously passed a bill this week that includes prison terms for coaches and officials…
Russian Sport Federation Heads Take Part In Anti-Doping Seminar
The heads of various Russian sports federations took part in an educational seminar organized by the Independent Public Anti-Doping Commission this week.
WADA Affirms NADO Proposals, Will Consider Next Month
The World Anti-Doping Agency has officially affirmed the proposals to reform anti-doping efforts made by national anti-doping organizations (NADOs) at an August summit, and will consider the proposals next month.
WADA Rio Report: Less Than 50% Of Athletes Reported Whereabouts
‘It was only due to the enormous resourcefulness and goodwill of some key doping control personnel working at the Games that the process did not break down entirely,’ reads the WADA Independent Observers’ Report.
IOC Sanctions 8 Athletes for Failing Anti-Doping Tests at London 2012
The IOC today announced that eight athletes have been disqualified from the Olympic Games London 2012. The details follow.
IOC Continues Russian Investigations As Second McLaren Report Planned
The IOC has asked Russian authorities for details concerning doping practices spanning 2010-2015, as a follow-up to the damaging McLaren Report released this past summer.
WADA: 5 National Anti-Doping Organizations Out of Compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on Wednesday that 5 Natinoal Anti-Doping Organizations are not currently in compliance with the…
WADA Partners With Japanese Astellas On Anti-Doping Pharma Efforts
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma out of Japan.
FINA’s Maglione Denies Blaming IOC For Soft Stance On Russians In Rio
An email sent from FINA’s Julio Maglione to the organization’s doping control review board points the finger at the IOC regarding Russian aquatic athletes’ eligibility in Rio.
Understanding TUEs: Who Should Apply And When?
The heightened focus on doping at the 2016 Rio Olympics has brought a lot of attention to the oft-misunderstood classification of therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) – but what are they, and who should apply for them?
World Anti-Doping Agency to Establish Independent Testing Authority
The WADA convened today in an Olympic Anti-Doping summit, concluding with a recommendation to establish a testing agency fully independent from the individual sports federations or national anti-doping organizations.
The 2017 List of Banned Substances Has Been Published (and Expanded)
WADA has published the 2017 list of banned substances and methods, which has been broadened in several sections.
WADA and Interpol Team Up To Address Substance Trafficking
The World Anti-Doping Agency and Interpol are collaborating on a joint project aimed at tamping out trafficking networks for doping substances, according to an Associated Press report.
Olympic Doping Summit to Review WADA Anti-Doping System
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced details of an October 8th summit on controlling doping in sports. Among the…
In Light of Leaks, WADA Releases FAQs on Therapeutic Use Exemptions
In light of cyber-espionage group Fancy Bear’s cyber-attacks on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the resulting leaks in top American athletes’ medical…
