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Spain calls for anti-doping chief to step down after malpractise allegations

  • Olympics

Spain's leading government sports authority has demanded the director of its anti-doping agency (CELAD) to resign following allegations of malpractise by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

statement following recent media reports on allegations concerning the National Anti-Doping Organization of Spain


WADA warns Spanish sport to act or face consequences

  • Paris 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday that it is aware of reports in the media reports regarding allegations that the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency (CELAD) has been involved in anti-doping testing malpractice and the possible concealment of positive cases involving Spanish athletes.

statement following recent media reports on allegations concerning the National Anti-Doping Organization of Spain


Spanish football fan returns home after 15 months in Iranian prison

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Cogedor, released by the Iranian authorities on 31 December after being accused of spying, said in Spain

His family claim that he was deceived and appreciate the diplomatic efforts between Spain and Iran to

Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spanish citizen, arrived in Spain last Sunday after 15 months in an Iranian

He left Alcalá de Henares, Spain, with the aim of walking to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

behaviour was such that he was transferred to a less severe prison, where he had access to a telephone in Spain


PGA Tour kicks off in Hawaii amidst twists and turns with LIV Golf

  • Golf

The PGA Tour's new 2024 season kicks off this Thursday after six months of negotiations with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and other investors over a possible merger of the world's premier golf circuit. The aim is to prevent an exodus to other structures.

Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) and the DP World Tour.Reigning Masters champion, Jon Rahm of Barrika, Spain


Jenni Hermoso confirms lawsuit against Rubiales

  • FIFA

The star of Spain's World Cup-winning team, who was embroiled in controversy after former RFEF president Luis Rubiales allegedly kissed her on the mouth without consent, has expanded on her statement to the Spanish courts.

postponed in order to reiterate the complaint she made at the time about the forced kiss she received after Spain

to the procedures established by the Code of Criminal Procedure, which governs criminal matters in Spain


Spain's first female Olympic athlete, Carmen Valero, dies at 68

  • Olympics

Carmen Valero, a pioneer in women's sport who made history by becoming Spain's first female Olympic in athletics, has died aged of 68 after suffering a stroke, the Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) announced in a statement on Tuesday.

said in another message published a few hours earlier.Valero was a pioneer of women's athletics in Spain


Garmisch-Partenkirchen on 1 January: much more than a tradition

  • Ski Jumping

As it has done every year since 1953, the Bavarian Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted a new edition of the popular "New Year's Sky Jump" as part of the 2023-24 Four Hills Tournament of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.

 Especially in countries with little winter sports tradition, such as Spain, Portugal or Greece,


EHF Men's European Championship: 50,000 for a record in Germany

  • Handball

spacious venues with Sweden as the defending champions after their controversial 27-26 victory over Spain

Barcelona players Hampus Wanne (left winger) and Jonathan Carlsbogard (left-back).Last but not least is Spain

Ribera as coach and goalkeeper Gonzalo Perez de Vargas, right-winger Aleix Gomez (both FC Barcelona, Spain


Biles and Djokovic named AIPS Champions of the Year

  • News

US gymnastics star Simone Biles and Serbian tennis world number one Novak Djokovic have been named AIPS Athletes of the Year for the 2023 edition. This is the result of a poll by the AIPS, in which a panel of 405 journalists from 107 countries voted.

Aitana Bonmati (football, Spain): 297 votes (8,15%).4.

Alexia Putellas (football, Spain): 158 votes (4,33%).10.

Carlos Alcaraz (tennis, Spain): 184 votes (5,05%).7.


Five years of irregular testing by Spanish anti-doping agency

  • Olympics

According to an investigation carried out by 'Relevo', the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) allowed Spain

responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring these prohibited practices in sport has allowed Spain

‘Relevo’ suggests that WADA was aware of the unsanctioned positive results in Spain, but either turned

responsible for the monthly payments to PWC with public funds from the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency".Spain

In 2016, the World Anti-Doping Agency sanctioned Spain for failing to comply with international anti-doping


Bahrain kicks off the longest season in F1 history

  • Formula 1

After a number of unsuccessful attempts to extend the season, in the end, there will be 24 Formula One Grand Prix races in 2024. The action kicks off on 29 February with the Bahrain Grand Prix.

For reasons of efficiency, Grand Prix races are held on three consecutive weekends: Spain, Austria, and

Britain; the United States, Mexico, and Brazil; Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.Fernando Alonso of Spain

driving at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.


Spain-Morocco-Portugal joint bid prepares for final FIFA examination

  • Football

Having been selected by FIFA, the Spain-Morocco-Portugal joint bid will now have to meet the requirements

Six years before the 2030 World Cup, the joint bid by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal is making steady progress

 Spain, Portugal and Morocco signed the bidding agreement on 30 November.

This is probably due to its geographical complexity.For Spain, it would be a chance to rethink and reinvent


Flying Disc: Olympic Games are part of our strategic plan

  • The Big Read

WFDF President, American Robert "Nob" Rauch, sat down for an exclusive interview with InsideTheGames to talk about the success of 2023 and his future goals, including being an Olympian at the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. 

.- European Beach Ultimate Championships, Maluarossa Beach, Spain (26 November-1 December).He also noted


Paris 2024 is not the end of the road

  • Sports

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be followed by a number of major sporting events. These include the Davis Cup, the Paris Paralympics, the start of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Hungary.

Towards the end of the month, the Davis Cup finals will be held in Spain, while the CONMEBOL and Copa


A very busy sporting year ahead leading to Paris 2024

  • Sports

The coming year promises to be thrilling for sports enthusiasts. The 33rd Olympic Summer Games will capture the world's attention in July and August, but the excitement doesn't stop there.

Towards the end of the month, the focus shifts to Ireland for the Europa League final and to Spain for

 Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Slovenia, Puerto Rico and Brazil will all be battling it out for a place