Doping In Sports
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East Germany used amateur athletes as drug guinea pigs, according to new German documentary
Researchers cited on the ARD channel documentary, said that such experiments were probably carried out on many hundreds of people over 20 years.
AFP
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China’s swimming champion Sun Yang’s 8-year doping ban overturned by Swiss top court
The triple Olympic champion will now have a chance to state his case again at a second hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
AFP
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Weightlifting: Wada investigates doppelgangers being used for supplying false urine samples
Wada said the 18 cases were uncovered as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the scandal-tainted International Weightlifting Federation.
AFP
Trending
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Manipur clashes: Why bodies are lying unclaimed in the state’s morgues
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‘Who will stage the inaugural walkout?’: Cartoonists chuckle over India’s new Parliament building
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Modi’s new parliament could see Hindi belt gain, South lose power at the Centre
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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In photos: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat detained by Delhi Police
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With expulsion from World Athletics looming, Russia says doping fine paid before August 15 deadline
RUSAF has been suspended since 2015, and its athletes were barred from the 2016 Rio Olympics.
AFP
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Russian Athletics Federation misses deadline to pay $5 million fine for breaching anti-doping rules
Russia was given the July 1 deadline to pay $5 million – part of a fine imposed for breaching anti-doping rules.
AFP
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Five cricketers among those given notices by Nada for not submitting whereabout details: Report
The five cricketers include Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Smriti Mandhana and Dipti Sharma.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Director forgets scroll after winning Palme d’Or at Cannes, Jane Fonda throws it at her
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Watch: Climate activists storm rugby field, scatter orange powder, disrupt match
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Watch: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar plays volleyball with police personnel in Dehradun
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Watch: Excavator falls into sea with operator inside during embankment construction in Kerala
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Eco India: How can the practice of agroforestry boost food security in Meghalaya?
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Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur receives four-year doping ban
Kaur’s samples were tested in the Wada accredited laboratory in Doha.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: US anti doping agency experiments with ‘virtual’ technology to test players
Under the program, athletes collect blood and urine samples from themselves at home, while being monitored remotely.
AFP
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Chaos caused by Covid-19 is not a space for athletes to cheat, warns Wada chief Witold Banka
The former Polish Sports Minister admitted that testing has been reduced but insisted that they have other avenues to catch dope cheats.
AFP
The Reel
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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‘2018’ review: A heart-tugging Kerala story
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‘Agra’ isn’t for the faint-hearted – and director Kanu Behl won’t have it any other way
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Coronavirus: Nada cuts down number of dope tests over logistical problems
Nada currently has insufficient number of dope sample collectors as most of them are government employees working at hospitals.
Scroll Staff
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Wada issues new guidelines for dope testing athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic
The World Anti-Doping Agency also urged Anti-Doping Organisations to act in accordance with restrictions placed by local health authorities.
AFP
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Two track and field athletes among four minors to test positive during Nada tests
The other two minors comprised a boxer and a volleyball player.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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In photos: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat detained by Delhi Police
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Malaysia Masters Super 500 final, live updates: HS Prannoy in action against Weng Hong Yang
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IPL 2023 Final: MS Dhoni’s CSK eye record-equalling triumph, Gujarat Titans look to go back-to-back
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Hockey, Men’s Junior Asia Cup: India held to a thrilling draw against Pakistan in Pool A
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ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Schedule to be revealed during World Test Championship Final