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Russian Athletics Federation launches "new athletics" study to strengthen anti-doping efforts

  • Athletics

new athletics" study has been launched by the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) to strengthen anti-doping

 "We want to know what is really important for athletes in anti-doping work and what kind of support

 "We just have to create the world’s best informational and methodological anti-doping support system

A large-scale survey of athletes in various areas of anti-doping work will become the key element of

work in Russian athletics, strengthening control measures and optimising anti-doping education in the

athletics community.Earlier this month, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) claimed Russian track


Alan Hubbard: Boxing back on the ropes after two more deaths and a shocking doping scandal

  • Inside the Blogs

Last week in this space, I was extolling the virtues of boxing when I wrote of my great passion for it as my favourite sport in my 65 years in journalism.

fought and defeated Óscar Rivas at The O2 in London.The ensuing rumpus and mystery surrounding the doping

revealed and there has been a baffling silence from the British Boxing Board of Control and UK Anti-Doping

(exclusively appointed by the Board to handle all anti-doping matters) while the promoter, Eddie Hearn

his website: “During fight week, Dillian Whyte was informed of an adverse finding in a recent anti-doping

the picture.Dillian Whyte outpointed Óscar Rivas at The O2 but it then emerged that he had failed a doping



Wimbledon giant-killer Haddad Maia provisionally suspended by ITF after failing drugs test

  • Tennis

Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after failing a drugs test during the Croatia Open at the start of June.

Beatriz Haddad Maia has been provisionally suspended under Article 8.3.1(c) of the 2019 Tennis Anti-Doping

 "That sample was sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Montreal,

The Tennis Anti-Doping Programme applies to all players competing at Grand Slam tournaments and events

that an anti-doping rule violation has been committed, sanctions are imposed under the programme in

compliance with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code."




FINA executive director describes Sun Yang podium protests as "unfortunate"

  • Swimming

International Swimming Federation (FINA) executive director Cornel Marculescu has described the podium protests against Sun Yang at the World Aquatics Championships as "unfortunate". 

a warning to the three-time Olympic champion but this decision has been appealed by the World Anti-Doping

I think we're leading other international federations in the fight against doping.

 "We're spending more than $3 million (£2.4 million/€2.7 million) per year on doping tests."

 "But the general view is FINA continues to understand the situation of doping and do as much as

 In all, more than 450 doping tests were carried out in Gwangju over the 17 days of competition.An


Jack confirms 'A' and 'B' samples tested positive as Horton backs provisional suspension

  • Swimming

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Shayna Jack has confirmed her 'A' and 'B' samples tested positive for banned anabolic agent Ligandrol as Swimming Australia defended its handling of a case which has sent shockwaves through the World Aquatics Championships.

executive Leigh Russell insisted the body was not able to comment unless the Australian Sports Anti-Doping





Kenyan Government promises to back proposal to stop drugs cheats representing country

  • Athletics

A proposal by Athletics Kenya to ban athletes who test positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs from representing the country again has been backed by the Government in Nairobi.

the draconian action was necessary to help restore Kenya's reputation following a string of damaging doping

 "Kenya is ranked in category A of countries that are adversely affected by doping and must go through

We want to ensure we tackle the doping menace once and for all," Amina told The Daily Nation."

Athletics Kenya will get full Cabinet and Parliament support and ensure the Bill criminalising doping

 "Last year that was upgraded because athletes don't want to listen to advice on anti-doping."


Australian swim star fails drugs test as fierce debate over Sun treatment continues

  • Swimming

Australian Commonwealth Games gold medallist Shayna Jack has failed a drugs test, admitting that was the reason she mysteriously left the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju earlier this month "for personal reasons".

Australia tonight confirmed that swimmer Shayna Jack has been notified by ASADA (Australian Sports Anti-Doping


North Korea regains compliance with WADA after help from China

  • News

North Korea's non-compliance status has been lifted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after the

country's anti-doping committee enlisted the help of China to correct its issues.

, WADA confirmed its Executive Committee had removed the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Anti-Doping

implemented corrective measures required to address its non-compliance, in cooperation with the Chinese Anti-Doping


Coe to be re-elected IAAF President unopposed it is confirmed but record numbers standing for other positions

  • Athletics

Sebastian Coe will be re-elected unopposed as President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), it was officially confirmed today.

been a member of the IAAF Council since 1995 and been coordinatior of the world governing body's Anti-Doping

Federation of India, respectively, have also put themselves forward.Ukraine, Kenya and India have the worst doping