News on doping in sport

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WADA revokes accreditation of Rio de Janeiro Laboratory

Montreal, August 27, 2013 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revoked the accreditation of the laboratory the LAB DOP - LADETEC / IQ – UFRJ Doping Control Laboratory (LADETEC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil due to non-compliance with the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) and the related Technical Documents.

UKAD announce five new Athlete Committee members

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today announced five new members to the Athlete Committee.

Weightlifting establishes Independent Anti-Doping Commission

The International Weightlifting Federation has decided to establish a fully independent Anti-Doping Commission.

Adams used for WADA 2012 Testing Figures

In 2012, for the very first time, figures have been compiled entirely from the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS), the system through which all WADA accredited laboratories report their positive and negative findings.

WADA suspends the accreditation of the Rio de Janeiro Laboratory

Montreal, August 9, 2013 – WADA has suspended the accreditation of the LAB DOP - LADETEC / IQ – UFRJ Doping Control Laboratory (LADETEC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Doping in Track and Field

IAAF, now World Athletics was the first international sport federation to ban doping. Even though the sport has some big doping scandals over the history.

Top three nations and substances in cycling

The lists below is taken from The Anti-Doping Database

Substantial assistance reduces ban for former cyclist Matthew White

With anti-doping proceedings now concluded, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) acknowledges the decision of Cycling Australia (CA) to impose a reduced six-month sports ban on athlete support person and former cyclist Matthew White for rule violations under its 2005 and 2007 anti-doping policies.

Mexico City Laboratory Latest to be Accredited by WADA

At its recent meeting, WADA\'s Executive Committee approved the accreditation of a new laboratory in Mexico City for anti-doping analysis, pending provision of final documentation.

London Olympics: 24 Athletes Provisionally suspended

A list of athletes that have been provisionally suspended for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.

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