USADA rejects WADA criticism of 'undercover agents' protected from doping sanctions Tactics similar to those used in pursuit of Lance Armstrong have come under fire from the world anti-doping agency Cycling News · Aug 10, 2024
UFC suspends Bruno Silva six months for ‘likely unintentional’ anti-doping violation UFC middleweight Bruno Silva was flagged for a failed drug test – but the promotion's anti-doping wing says it's unlikely intentional use. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2024
At Paris Olympics, China vs USA verbal duel over doping allegations boils over The Chinese anti-doping agency has demanded increased testing of US athletes on Thursday, alleging that the United States is hiding "systemic" doping violations. This comes amidst an escalating verbal dispute between the two nations, which are currently leading the Olympic medal standings. The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024
Row erupts between Usada and Wada after Chinese swimmers are cleared More Chinese athletes – one of whom is swimming at the Paris Olympics – have been cleared using a contaminated meat defence The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Revealed: how a Kenyan runner turned undercover agent to lift the lid on dopers Special report A meeting in a New York coffee shop helped US investigators get the inside track on a network of doping and the agents that prey on vulnerable athletes The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024
Chinese swimmer hits out at ‘tricks’ as doping scandal arrives at Olympics 2024 Another installment in the saga of Olympic doping scandals is looming ahead of the first day of racing as accusations continue to fly The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024
Pitch invasions, espionage and doping scandals: Chaos at the Olympics before the Games even begin From Chinese doping scandals in swimming to drones spying on football opponents and fans running on the pitch, the Paris 2024 Olympics has already been dramatic The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Tensions Rise Over US Anti-Doping Law At Paris Olympics Global tensions escalate over U.S. sports doping law, risking sanctions and jeopardizing international events. Athletes express doubts as Salt Lake City fa... Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Poison in the pool: Olympic swimmers hit out as US antidoping law fuels tensions US swimmer Caeleb Dressel said not enough evidence has been released by Wada, who accepted the explanation given after 23 positive tests for a banned heart drug in 2021 The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024
Olympic organisers warn US anti-doping to back Wada or risk losing LA Games A feud between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency is set to come to a head at an independent review next month The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
UFC suspends ‘Russian Ronda’ Irina Alekseeva for testosterone; indicates USADA bungled handling The UFC calls former partner USADA's handling of a 2023 situation "unacceptable." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2024
USADA issues first PFL suspension: Gokhan Saricam gets one year for drug test violation One the one-year anniversary of the USADA-PFL partnership, the first suspension has been issued. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2024
WADA did not mishandle Chinese swimmers' doping case, says investigator An independent investigation has concluded that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) did not mishandle or show favoritism towards the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances but were still allowed to participate in the Tokyo Olympics. The Times of India · Jul 10, 2024
WADA Cleared In Chinese Swimmers Case: Investigation The World Anti-Doping Agency did not show "favouritism" towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug, an independent report said on Tuesday. International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2024 Jeff Novtizky attributes Islam Makhachev’s 2016 failed drug test to ‘one of the greatest, colossal mistakes in anti-doping’ UFC's Jeff Novitzky passionately defended Islam Makhachev's failed 2016 drug test: 'This mistake was on the anti-doping authority, not him.'
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2024 Jorge Masvidal: Conor McGregor came back because USADA is gone, ‘was clearly on some sh*t’ Jorge Masvidal accuses Conor McGregor of using performance-enhancing drugs during his time away.
International Business Times · May 17, 2024 WADA Founder Pound Says 'Disgusted' By USADA 'Lies' Over China Cases WADA applies the World Anti-Doping Code and the related standards in an even-handed way," he said.
Top News · May 14, 2024 Downhill Skier Breezy Johnson Banned For Anti-Doping Violations Downhill skier Breezy Johnson receives a 14-month ban for anti-doping violations but can return to racing in December. Learn more about her case and the im...
The Guardian - US · May 4, 2024 Boxing has a drug problem. Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh can make fixing it his legacy There are two main stumbling blocks to ridding boxing of PEDs: motivation and cost. Saudi Arabian power broker Turki Alalshikh is uniquely situated to surmount these obstacles
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024 China Anti-doping Agency Says Will 'Actively Cooperate' With WADA Audit China's anti-doping agency said Friday it will cooperate with a compliance audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) involving a case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 Chinese swimming row rumbles on as Ukad joins clamour for investigation UK Anti-Doping has called for an independent review into events that led to 23 Chinese swimmers competing at the Tokyo Olympics despite recording positive drug tests
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 Aquatics GB ‘extremely concerned’ by Chinese swimmers doping row Aquatics GB has said it is ‘extremely concerned’ by the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance but were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024 Wada defends its actions over Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations The World Anti-Doping Agency has insisted it would ‘not do anything different’ in its handling of doping allegations against 23 Chinese swimmers
The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024 WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers despite positive tests, citing environmental contamination and lack of evidence.
WEKU · Apr 22, 2024 'Ban them all.' With Paris Games looming, Chinese doping scandal rocks Olympic sport The World Anti-Doping Agency acknowledges it knew of doping concerns involving 23 Chinese swimmers before the 2021 Tokyo Games but failed to alert others. Some of those swimmers later won gold medals.