Anti-doping

  • Photo: Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
    By Andreas Selliaas
    29.11.2017 /
    The IOC is struggling with the decision on Russia. With all the information we have now, they have just one option: suspension of Russia.
  • Photo: Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game
    26.11.2017 /
    The formation of the World Anti Doping Agency in 1999 was hailed as a breakthrough in the global fight against drugs in sport. However, despite nations and sporting bodies agreeing to strict testing and compliance standards, the drug scandals have not gone away. Play the Game 2017 asked if WADA is fit for the future or whether it needs deep-seated reform.
  • Photo: Joe Flintham/Flickr
    16.11.2017 /
    A WADA board today voted Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA non-compliant with the WADA Code.
  • Photo: US Army IMCOM/Flickr
    14.11.2017 /
    Analysis: What we are now witnessing in the field of doping is an unprecedented drama in the world of sports mirroring the drama we see in the world of international politics. And the big question is: what to do with Russia?
  • Photo: Joe Flintham/Flickr
    04.09.2017 /
    The majority of doping usage goes under the radar, a newly released report indicates. According to the results, up to 45% of athletes, competing at two 2011 championships, claimed having taken performance enhancing drugs in the previous 12 months.
  • Photo: Visitcampnou
    25.08.2017 /
    Annual report published by The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reveals a 26% increase in positive doping tests in 2016.
  • Photo: Republic of Korea/Flickr
    14.08.2017 /
    Heads of IOC Athletes' Commission Angela Ruggiero and Tony Estanguet, lash out against their WADA counterpart, following statement against IOC decision on Russia.
  • Photo: Tsutomo Takaso
    14.08.2017 /
    According to the German national TV station ARD, IAAF Delegate, Giuseppe Fischetto, withheld information on suspicious blood values of track and field athletes.

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