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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".

Covid Vaccine for Athletes, Covid vaccine for sportspersons, WADA on Covid 19 vaccine

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

India contributes USD 1 million to WADA for scientific research for Clean Sport globally

December 17, 2020 2:53 pm

The research will allow WADA to develop innovative anti-doping testing and detection methods.

Athletes want vaccine but WADA says tracking composition

December 16, 2020 9:20 am

Anti-doping watchdog says unlikely that vaccine will contravene anti-doping rules but in communication with manufacturers

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WADA apologises and agrees to pay damages to Sakho for drugs ban: Report

November 04, 2020 11:21 pm

Sakho, who was a Liverpool player at the time, was investigated by UEFA and given a provisional 30-day ban in April 2016 after he tested positive for the fat burner Higenamine.

Jolt for Indian sports: WADA extends NDTL suspension by six months

July 22, 2020 11:54 am

The WADA first suspended NDTL in August last year for a period of six months. A fresh round of inspection by the world body, much to the embarrassment of country's sporting establishment, showed that non-conformities still existed.

Simply Put: Lionel Messi used hGH as a medication when he was a teenager

July 15, 2020 9:51 pm

Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is known to increase muscle mass, strength as well as tissue-repairing effects, which has been used as a doping agent in power and endurance sports.