The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced the extension of its contract with the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA), reinforcing their joint commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in mixed martial arts through a robust anti-doping program.

The Chinese anti-doping agency followed the global watchdog’s lead on Friday and called out the American newspaper on Monday, deeming its follow-up reporting of the 23 swimmers’ positive test results from 2020 a “violation of media ethics”.

Following a vote by its Executive Committee (ExCo), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has immediately removed the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Agency (ANAD) from the list of Signatories in non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

From Australia to America, the newest revelation by The New York Times on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s alleged mishandling of doping cases from China’s swimming team has sparked varied levels of outrage, be it from officials, coaches or the athletes themselves.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) revealed plans on Monday for an extraordinary session later this week to address the situation involving 23 Chinese swimmers who were found to have traces of a prescription heart medication in their system.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday accused Russia of "politicising sport" by launching its so-called Friendship Games from next September. The new competition will compete with the Olympic Games, and Russian organisers are also planning a winter edition.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of South Africa's Bloemfontein Anti-Doping Laboratory, the only accredited laboratory in Africa, for "multiple non-conformities" with international standards.