Olympic Champion Sun Yang Handed 8-Year Ban Over Vial-Smashing Incident
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang has been handed an eight-year period of ineligibility over an out-of-competition doping test gone awry.
Sun Yang Says He Will ‘Definitely’ Appeal 8-Year Ban to Swiss Federal Tribunal
The year-long public saga regarding an anti-doping test that went awry in September 2018 for Chinese star Sun Yang might not be over yet.
International Swimmers React to Sun Yang’s 8-year Doping Ban
Swimmers across the world have reacted to the news of Sun Yang’s 8-year doping ban, which was handed down by the CAS today.
Mexico’s National Synchronized Swimming Head Coach Accused Of Abuse, Corruption
Mexican head coach Adriana Loftus would have reportedly hired her husband as the sole responsible adult for the athletes’ mental health.
Women’s Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament Rescheduled for May
Citing concerns of coronavirus, FINA has moved the women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament to May, and will consider moving it from the seaside city of Trieste.
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FINA Releases Statement Regarding Sun Yang Judgement
FINA has released a statement regarding Sun Yang’s 8-year ban handed out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday.
Le Clos Says ‘Not Punishing Drug Cheats’ is ‘Killing Generations of Swimmers’
Chad le Clos (left) has told CNN that not punishing drug cheats is “killing generations of swimmers” after Sun Yang was handed down an 8-year ban from the CAS
Aussie Olympic Committee Creates Athletes Tracking Matrix For Coronavirus
The Australian Olympic Committee and Australian Institute of Sport are teaming up to create an athlete-tracking matrix database for the coronavirus.
Non-Compliance Hearing Between WADA And RUSADA Will Not Be Public
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s non-compliance case with WADA will not be held in public, the CAS revealed in a press release on Thursday.
Di Liddo, Pellegrini Among Italian Swimmers Supporting Closed-Door Nationals
Japan may hold its Olympic qualifier without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak. Key Italian swimmers support a similar move for the Italian Champs.
Sun Yang’s Reckoning Set For Morning Of Friday, February 28th
The Court Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will announce the decision on the Sun Yang case tomorrow, Friday, February 28th at 10 am local time (Swiss).
Filippo Magnini’s 4-Year Suspension Overturned By CAS
Italian freestyle ace Filippo Magnini, who is retired, had his 4-year ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Sjostrom, Hosszu & le Clos Discuss Prospect of Tokyo Olympics Cancelation
At an Energy Standard training camp workout, the Olympians shared their concerns about the potential cancelation of the Olympic due to coronavirus.
Pool-Naming Drama Stems From Mack Horton’s 2019 Podium Protest
Mack Horton’s behavior at the 2019 World Championships is having ripple effects more than 6 months later, as a facility weights donning his name.
