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Sports Minister Launches Reference Material For Anti-Dope Testing
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on January 29 launched a "breakthrough" Reference Material for facilitating chemical testing in the anti-doping domain. The RM, collectively manufactured by National Dope Testing Laboratory and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, is ostensibly amongst the rarest RMs worldwide. It would enhance testing capacities of all World Anti Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratories. "The substance… read-more
Tags: Kiren Rijiju, Union Sports Minister, RM, NDTL, NIPER, WADA
Courtesy: News18
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Sports Arbiter Bans Russian Athletes From Using Flags, Anthem
The Court of Arbitration for Sports on December 17 banned Russia from using its name, flag, and anthem for the upcoming two years. Accused of manipulating their players' fitness database before the World Anti-Doping Agency in 2019, Russia will also refrain from holding any major championships for two years. However, Russian athletes will not be barred from participating in sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter… read-more
Tags: Russia, Olympics, Tokyo, WADA
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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South African Swimmer To Face Extended Ban For Doping; May Miss 2020 Olympics
South African swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Roland Schoeman may be unable to take part in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics if he fails to prove the source of the doping. Ronald was handed 1-year ban in May 2019 after he tested positive for GW501516, an illegal drug. But, the World Anti-Doping Agency has now requested the court to extend the ban for up to four years. However, Roland has refuted the accusations.
Tags: Swimming, Olympics, WADA, Roland Schoeman
Courtesy: The Times of India
