Badminton

Badminton is a sport with documented doping cases, with 21 registered cases (0.1% of all violations). Korea, Republic of leads in violations with 3 cases, while Sibutramine is the most frequently detected substance (2 cases). The average suspension length is 20.4 months. Badminton ranks #51 globally among all sports tracked by the Anti-Doping Database..

 
Number of cases in Badminton Last 10 Years

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Sport Global Ranking
3,457
1,689
1,508
866
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21
Global Ranking: #51 of 180 sports

21

Badminton cases

0.1%

Of all violations

14,828

Total global cases
Badminton's share of all violations 0.1%
21 of 14,828

Badminton has the most violations in anti-doping rule violations globally, with 21 registered cases — 0.1% of all 14,828 verified cases in the Anti-Doping Database. Based on verified cases in the Anti-Doping Database.

Number of cases in Badminton By Country
Korea, Republic of
3
Malaysia
2
Indonesia
2
France
2
Netherlands
1
Hong Kong
1
United States
1
Thailand
1
Mauritius
1
Nigeria
1
Top Country: Korea, Republic of

3

Korea, Republic of cases

14.3%

Of global cases

21

Total Badminton cases
Korea, Republic of's share of Badminton violations 14.3%
3 of 21

Korea, Republic of has the most violations in Badminton with 3 registered violations, though cases are more evenly distributed globally. This represents 14.3% of the sport's 21 total cases globally.

The average suspension length for sanctioned Badminton athletes in Korea, Republic of is 20.4 months, shorter than the global average of 30.2 months.

Substance use in Badminton
Sibutramine
2
Nandrolone
2
Cannabis
2
Clenbuterol
2
Androstenedione
1
Meldonium
1
Indapamide
1
Ibutamoren
1
Methandienone
1
Norandrosterone
1
Most Detected Substance: Sibutramine

2

Badminton cases

9.5%

Of sport cases

69

Global Sibutramine cases
Sibutramine's share of Badminton violations 9.5%
2 of 21

Sibutramine has the most violations in Badminton with 2 violations out of 21 total cases (9.5%). Though cases are more evenly distributed globally.

Globally, Sibutramine has been detected in 69 cases across all sports, ranking #52 among all prohibited substances.

The average suspension length for Sibutramine violations is 22 months, shorter than the global average of 30.2 months.

Sibutramine is used in combination with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help people who are overweight lose weight and maintain their weight loss. Sibutramine is in a class of medications called appetite suppressants. It works by acting on appetite control centers in the brain to decrease appetite. Sibutramine is also know under its brand name Merida. NOTE: Sibutramine is no longer available in the U.S. It was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010. The manufacturer has decided to stop producing sibutramine based on information from a recent clinical study. In this study, people taking sibutramine had an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. If you are currently taking sibutramine, you should stop taking this medication and call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment for weight loss or maintenance of weight loss. Sources: drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/sibutramine.html WADA: http://list.wada-ama.org/list/s6-stimulants/sibutramine/ Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601110.html

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Number of Active Sanctions Ending Year for Badminton
Gender Distribution
Male 81
17 cases
Female 19
4 cases
Analysis: Badminton's gender distribution (81% male, 19% female) aligns closely with the global average. Global average: 80.1% male, 19.9% female

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