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Parveen Hooda's suspension forces India to concede Olympic quota; to fight afresh for 57kg in final qualifiers

NEW DELHI: In a highly unusual setback for Indian boxing, the nation finds itself compelled to vie once again for qualification in the women's 57kg category. This necessity arises due to the relinquishment of the quota, following the international suspension of holder Parveen Hooda. Hooda incurred a 22-month suspension from…

The Times of India

India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen for three whereabout failures

Parveen Hooda faces suspension from Olympics due to WADA whereabouts failure, coach seeks reduced sanction.

The Hindu

India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen Hooda for three whereabout failures

World championship bronze medallist boxer Parveen Hooda is likely to lose her Paris Olympic quota after being suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for three whereabouts failures within 12 months.

The Times of India

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Olympics-WADA Urged To Rebuild Trust With U.S. Athletes

U.S. athletes' commission calls for trust repair in Olympics-WADA framework amidst Chinese doping controversies.

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‘Never refused to give my sample’: Bajrang Punia responds after NADA suspends him

Bajrang Punia faces provisional suspension for refusing dope test, WFI plans to write to WADA on the matter.

The Hindu

AOC prepared for disruptive activities at Olympics

Australian Olympic Committee officials have briefed athletes and their families about security and potential disruptions at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

The fight goes on: WADA, doping, and the biological passport - part 1

It's 15 years since WADA rolled out the Athlete Biological Passport, regarded as the greatest development in anti-doping history. But in 2024, does it remain fit for purpose? Over two parts, Cyclingnews investigates

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Inside anti-doping’s civil war: anger and suspicion spill into the open

A doping case involving Chinese swimmers has brought years of pent-up feeling into the public domain – and it shows no sign of stopping

The Guardian - UK

Poison in the pool: why the latest Chinese doping row is proving so toxic

Vocal swimmers are the tip of a wave as the sport grapples with trust issues over anti-doping in the run-up to Paris 2024

The Guardian - UK

Olympic Chief Bach Backs World Doping Body Over Positive Chinese Tests

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.

International Business Times

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.

International Business Times

Wada hits back at ‘damaging’ bias accusations over handling of China case

Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier has been to appointed to look at the cases of 23 swimmers who were cleared of doping after positive tests in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Answers needed over China's swim drug tests: Australia

Sports Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe wants an independent review into the handling of the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.

AAP

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

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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

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WADA Stands By Decision To Clear Chinese Swimmers

WADA clears Chinese swimmers of doping allegations due to contamination from spice containers in hotel kitchen. Case raises questions about anti-doping sys...

The Guardian - AU

Chinese swimming doping allegations prompt questions of fairness – and point to acrimony in Paris pool

Wada has defended its process as aggrieved athletes claim the anti-doping system only works if everyone is subject to same rules

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China's Influence On WADA Funding And Swimmer Clearances

China's increased financial support to WADA raises questions about influence and transparency in anti-doping efforts.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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.

International Business Times

China Calls Swimmer Doping Reports 'Fake News'

The sport was rocked at the weekend by revelations that the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) -- a prescription heart drug that is banned in athletes because it can enhance performance -- before the Games three years ago.

WEKU

'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.

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WADA Refutes Claims Of Mishandling Chinese Swimmers' Doping Case

WADA refutes claims of mishandling doping case involving Chinese swimmers testing positive for banned substance TMZ.

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WADA And USADA Clash Over Chinese Swimmers' Doping Tests

WADA's decision to clear Chinese swimmers with positive doping tests leads to dispute with USADA over enforcement and transparency in anti-doping efforts.

International Business Times

Chinese Swimmers Failed Doping Tests Ahead Of Tokyo Olympics

Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 the World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed Saturday, defending the decision to let them compete based on China's findings they had ingested it unknowingly.

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