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Kenyan Marathon Champion Lawrence Cherono Banned For Doping

Kenyan marathon star Lawrence Cherono banned for doping violations and falsifying documents, facing a setback in his career.

Top News · Jul 10, 2024

Kenyan long-distance runner Rhonex Kipruto gets a six-year ban for doping

Rhonex Kipruto, aged 24, has been handed a six-year ban for doping, announced the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Wednesday. Consequently, the Kenyan athlete will forfeit his 10 kilometers road race world record and a bronze medal from the world championships.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

The anti-doping frontier: How the biological passport has changed pro cycling - part 2

In part 1, we examined the effectiveness of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABO) since its cycling rollout in 2008 and sport-wide rollout a year later. We ended by focusing on the mooted modern-day scourge of the ABP – separating legal altitude-induced changes in a cyclist’s blood profile and illegal micro-dosing…

Cycling News · May 29, 2024

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Olympic pole vault champion Thiago Braz gets 16-month ban for doping

NEW DELHI: Thiago Braz, the Brazilian former Olympic pole vault champion, has been handed a 16-month ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for breaching anti-doping regulations, as stated in a release on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 28, 2024

Need to bring ‘backbenchers’ into innovation loop that India aims at: Speakers at Vice Chancellors conference

NEP 2020 boosts research & innovation, but challenges remain in nurturing backbenchers into research and innovation loop.

The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024

1.5 kg gold paste found in restroom of Tiruchi airport

Officers of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) recovered gold in paste form from a men’s restroom at the Tiruchi International Airport on Thursday. About 1.5 kg of gold was extracted from the paste.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years for doping

Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari and quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran suspended for multiple doping violations by AIU and NADA.

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

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Gold worth over ₹1 crore seized at Kochi airport

Over ₹51 lakh worth of gold seized from a family arriving from Doha, and over a kilo from a passenger from Sharjah.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

NADA’s presence helped us win National title, says Calicut University’s sports head

Calicut University wins overall team title at National men's inter-university athletics championships, thanks to presence of NADA. Athletes using steroids & doping a major problem in AIU meets.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Indore customs confiscate 625 grams of foreign origin gold at Airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Indore Customs Commissionerate has confiscated 625 grams of foreign origin gold from a male passenger at Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 8, 2024

University athletes deserve a better deal

Breakthrough performances in Indian athletics this year, including Himanshi Malik's 51.76s 400m run, highlight the need for dope-testing at varsities Nationals.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Call for adoption of hi-tech tools in the teaching-learning process in higher education

Min. Sudhakar urges adoption of hi-tech tools in higher edu. to make India globally competitive. AIU President J.D. Sharma says students have great opportunity for tech innovations. V-Cs, professors & industry reps discuss digital transformation in higher edu. at the South Zone Vice-Chancellors Meet.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Marathon champion Titus Ekiru banned for 10 years after doping and faking hospital records

Titus Ekiru, the sixth-fastest marathon runner of all time, colluded with a senior doctor in a Kenyan hospital in order to cover his trail

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

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Dynamite News · Oct 8, 2023

Gold worth Rs 1 crore seized from Trichy airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), Trichy seized gold worth Rs 1,08,10,800 extracted from paste-like materials concealed in shoes and underwear worn by children of a male passenger. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Large number of GB athletes not drug tested before 2022 world championships

AIU has revealed that 16 of 73 competitors from Great Britain were untested in 10 months before last year’s World Athletics Championships

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Head of Athletics Integrity Unit takes aim at doping policies of other sports

David Howman has said: ‘Many in teams sports will go through their careers without being tested’

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Russia doping questions persist because of the war in Ukraine

The task force created nearly eight years ago to chart Russia’s path back into track and field after its doping scandal holds its final meeting this week before being disbanded

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The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

We have lodged protest with China over stapled visas: MEA

NEW DELHI: The three Arunachal athletes who were given stapled visas by China are also part of India's official wushu contingent for the upcoming Asian Games to be held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

‘Unacceptable’, says India, after China issues stapled visas to wushu athletes from Arunachal

NEW DELHI: India’s 12-member wushu team’s trip to Chengdu, China, for the World University Games was called off late on Wednesday night after the Chinese embassy in Delhi issued ‘stapled visas’ to three female athletes hailing from Arunachal Pradesh — — Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu. This prompted…

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

Tobi Amusan faces anti-doping rule violation charge ahead of World Championships

The world record-holder in women's hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, which has cast doubt on her participation in the upcoming world championships.

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

10K world record-holder Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya suspended for suspected doping

Kenyan distance runner Rhonex Kipruto, the 10-kilometre road running world record-holder, has been suspended for suspected doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Wednesday.

The New Daily · May 17, 2023

Kenyan record breaker Rhonex Kipruto suspended over suspected doping

Kenyan distance runner Rhonex Kipruto, the 10km road running world record holder, has been suspended for suspected doping.

The New Daily · May 3, 2023

Botswana’s Nijel Amos receives three-year ban for doping

Botswana's Nijel Amos has been banned for three years after the 2012 Olympic 800m silver medallist tested positive for a banned metabolite.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Olympic silver medallist Nijel Amos gets 3-year ban for doping

Nijel Amos, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the men’s 800 m, has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said in a ruling published on May 3.

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