American football is a sport with notable doping cases, with 206 registered cases (1.4% of all violations). Canada leads in violations with 60 cases, while Cocaine is the most frequently detected substance (23 cases). The average suspension length is 24.2 months. American football ranks #13 globally among all sports tracked by the Anti-Doping Database..
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American Football has the most violations in anti-doping rule violations globally, with 206 registered cases — 1.4% of all 14,670 verified cases in the Anti-Doping Database. Based on verified cases in the Anti-Doping Database.
Canada leads in American football with 60 registered violations, accounting for over one-fifth of all violations. This represents 29.1% of the sport's 206 total cases globally.
The average suspension length for sanctioned American football athletes in Canada is 24.2 months, shorter than the global average of 30.1 months.
Cocaine has the most violations in American football with 23 violations out of 206 total cases (11.2%). Though cases are more evenly distributed globally.
Globally, Cocaine has been detected in 266 cases across all sports, ranking #19 among all prohibited substances.
The average suspension length for Cocaine violations is 25.2 months, shorter than the global average of 30.1 months.
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The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the international governing body for American football. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA.
IFAF organizes various international competitions, including the International Federation of American Football World Championship. It also oversees the sport's development and promotion worldwide.
IFAF works to grow the sport of American football globally, increase its popularity, and ensure fair play and safety for athletes.
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