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New twist in Jannik Sinner doping case? World Anti-Doping Agency enters the discussion

September 28, 2024 5:35 pm

The tribunal's finding of "no fault or negligence" was not correct under the applicable rules, WADA said in a statement. WADA said it would seek "a period of ineligibility of between one and two years" for Italy's Sinner, who won the Australian Open and the U.S. Open this year

US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner fired two of his team members over his positive steroid tests in March

August 24, 2024 5:52 pm

Sinner’s fitness trainer, Umberto Ferrara, and his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, have been at the 23-year-old Italian’s side during his rise over the past two years

Sri Lanka Cricket bans Niroshan Dickwella for failing anti-doping test

August 16, 2024 9:54 pm

The wicket-keeper batter has captained Galle Marvels in Lanka Premier League (LPL), he made his last appearance for the national side in March 2023

Cannabis is banned in competition for athletes, but is it performance enhancing?

September 26, 2022 11:45 am

Cannabis is banned only in-competition. This means that an athlete faces a risk of getting banned only for a positive test from a sample collected during a competition. For example, an athlete can smoke marijuana in the off-season and test positive but is unlikely to be banned.

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Ukraine war will not be free pass for drug cheats, says WADA boss

July 28, 2022 6:59 pm

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a “special military operation”, has also impacted an investigation into a drugs scandal involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva at the 2022 Beijing Games.

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US check to WADA comes with memo: 'Sorry state of affairs'

January 07, 2022 12:08 pm

The U.S. government paid its remaining $1.3 million in dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency but delivered a brusque message along with the check.

WADA reinstates India's dope testing lab accreditation

December 24, 2021 8:26 am

The decision to reinstate accreditation was taken following a remote assessment in September this year.

India among world's top 3 dope violators in latest WADA report

December 21, 2021 6:54 pm

In the previous WADA report meant for anti-doping violations in 2018, India was placed fourth with 107 ADRVs, behind Russia (144), Italy (132) and France (114).

Play True Day 2021: WADA celebrates promise of clean sport on a global scale

April 09, 2021 2:58 pm

Since 2014, in April of every year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the anti-doping community worldwide celebrate "Play True Day".

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Covid vaccines won't lead to athletes failing dope tests, safe to use: WADA

February 26, 2021 7:41 am

Boost for Indian Olympians too as two vaccines used in India also 'has no specific concerns' says Anti-Doping watchdog

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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