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WADA unhappy with PCB ruling

WADA unhappy with PCB ruling

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

A WADA official said the appeals commission's decision to exonerate Shoaib and Asif is a violation of the international anti-doping code.

WADA expects ICC to apply whereabouts clause

WADA expects ICC to apply "whereabouts" clause

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) is awaiting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply the controversial "whereabouts" clause, which has been opposed by the BCCI, in its Anti-Doping Code.

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Friction between anti-doping chiefs and the UCI escalated on Tuesday as WADA decided not to partake in an inquiry set up by cycling's governing body to look into allegations of widespread doping, saying it was too focused on Lance Armstrong.

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The civic body plans to build a national memorial dedicated to the social reformer couple at the site, officials said. However, local people and traders had refused to vacate the place and moved court.

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency have endorsed the current system of athlete whereabouts requirement, rejected by the Indian Cricket Board, at its meeting over the week-end in Montreal.

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday recommended that the IOC and International Paralympic Committee should consider banning all athletes entered by the Russian Olympic Committee for next month's Rio Olympics.

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday its Independent Commission will urgently launch an investigation into widespread doping allegations against international athletics.

China produces most raw doping materials: WADA

China produces most raw doping materials: WADA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Virtually all the raw materials used by criminal gangs throughout the world to produce illegal performance-enhancing drugs come from China, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general David Howman said on Tuesday.

WADA files appeal against lifting of bans

WADA files appeal against lifting of bans

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

PCB appeals committee had lifted the bans imposed on Akhtar and Asif saying the pacemen did not take the banned drug 'intentionally'.

Indian govt supports WADA 'whereabouts' clause

Indian govt supports WADA 'whereabouts' clause

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

The Indian Government is committed to the global anti-doping laws and fully accepts the new WADA Code, including the contentious 'whereabouts' clause which has been rejected by the country's Cricket Board.

Harbhajan firm on not signing WADA clause

Harbhajan firm on not signing WADA clause

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday stood firm on his objection to the controversial WADA 'whereabouts' clause, saying he is not bound by the 'unacceptable' rule. The feisty off-spinner said he would want to be remembered like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev after he retires.

WADA-accused Russian athletes to sue whistleblowers, German TV channel

WADA-accused Russian athletes to sue whistleblowers, German TV channel

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Russian athletes accused of using doping by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will file a lawsuit against a fellow athlete and her husband who have become the whistleblowers on doping in Russian athletics, RIA-Sport news agency reported on Wednesday.

Testers nab more than 100 athletes: WADA

Testers nab more than 100 athletes: WADA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

More than 100 athletes were caught doping and sanctioned in the months leading up to the London Olympics in a drive to eliminate cheats before they reach the Games, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said.

Ramzan Recipe: How to make Dahi Wada

Ramzan Recipe: How to make Dahi Wada

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Reshma Aslam tells us how to make soft and spongy lentil dumplings at home.

No WADA team for AAG

No WADA team for AAG

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Delhi's dope testing laboratory will operate under the supervision of its Tokyo lab.

WADA chief seeks FIFA crisis talks

WADA chief seeks FIFA crisis talks

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Key points from WADA's damning report against Russian athletics

Key points from WADA's damning report against Russian athletics

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Some of the main points of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission's (IC) report into allegations of widespread doping in Russian athletics. The commission was set up after Germany's ARD television said in a documentary programme aired on December 3 last year that it had found evidence of systematic doping and cover-ups.

Narsingh's Rio participation in doubt after WADA rejects 'clean chit'

Narsingh's Rio participation in doubt after WADA rejects 'clean chit'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The World Anti Doping Agency has rejected the National Anti Doping Panel verdict on wrestler Narsingh Yadav after he was given a clean chit to compete in Rio Olympic Games, according to reports on Monday.

Australian rower Brennan 'beyond disappointed' by WADA data hack

Australian rower Brennan 'beyond disappointed' by WADA data hack

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Australian Olympic champion rower Kim Brennan has spoken of her deep disappointment that her integrity as a clean athlete has been called into question over a shot of adrenaline administered in a medical emergency.

WADA firm on athletes' whereabouts rules

WADA firm on athletes' whereabouts rules

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Controversial anti-doping rules requiring athletes to state their location for an hour every day will need at least a year to 'bed in', the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday. 'We're eight weeks into this and I don't know of anyone who has missed a test yet,' WADA president John Fahey said of the new rules that came into effect on Jan. 1.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), its parent world body WADA said that it will review the case.

WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances

WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the list of prohibited substances for 2011 with several changes made from previous year, including addition of a section to address abuse of pharmacological substances, removal of mandatory Declaration of Use for specific substances not prohibited.

WADA data leak: AITA biding time before heeding Sania's request

WADA data leak: AITA biding time before heeding Sania's request

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

According to sources, Sania's mother Naseema had rung up AITA Life President and ITF Vice President Anil Khanna on Thursday morning asking him to look into the reports that accuses Venus Williams to taking drugs at the Rio Games.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

Landis slams WADA's Pound

Landis slams WADA's Pound

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Landis issued a press release calling Pound's comments "defamatory and absurd" and accusing Pound of branding him as guilty.

ICC knows importance of 'whereabout' clause: WADA

ICC knows importance of 'whereabout' clause: WADA

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The International Cricket Council understands the importance of World Anti-Doping Agency's 'whereabout clause' and it is their duty to address BCCI's concerns, WADA Director General David Howman said in New Delhi on Monday.

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

One Indian cricketer tested positive: 2016 WADA Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report of 2016 has revealed that one Indian cricketer has tested positive for banned substances among the 153 BCCI accreditated cricketers.

WADA may appeal Olympic champion Sun's three-month doping ban

WADA may appeal Olympic champion Sun's three-month doping ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will review the reasons behind the three-month ban handed to Chinese Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang and decide whether to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

OCA chief tells BCCI to accept WADA clause

OCA chief tells BCCI to accept WADA clause

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

OCA chief tells Indian cricketers to accept WADA clause The Olympic Council of Asia secretary-general Randhir Singh urged India's national cricketers to fall in line and accept the World Anti-Doping Agency's 'whereabouts' rule.

Governments urged to sign WADA code

Governments urged to sign WADA code

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The IOC has threatened to ban athletes from competing at future Olympics if their governments don't sign the WADA anti-doping code within the next year.

ICC to discuss Indian players' WADA concerns

ICC to discuss Indian players' WADA concerns

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

The International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP) Working Group of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will convene on September 5 and 6 in Dubai to address Indian players' outstanding practical issues related to the 'whereabouts' clause of the WADA anti-doping code. WADA will make an official available, either in person or by telephone, during next month's group meeting, the statement said.

ICC close to WADA settlement with players

ICC close to WADA settlement with players

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat on Wednesday said the ICC has found a solution to the contentious whereabouts clause of the WADA Anti-doping code and a consensus would be reached on the matter by next week.

WADA seeks Indian government stand on 'whereabout'

WADA seeks Indian government stand on 'whereabout'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked the Indian government whether it supports the stand taken by the Cricket Board on WADA's contentious 'whereabout' clause.

'Sign WADA code or miss Asian Games'

'Sign WADA code or miss Asian Games'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Indian cricketers' refusal to sign the WADA anti-doping code has cast a shadow over their participation in next year's Asian Games, admits Indian Olympic Association (IOA) General Secretary Randhir Singh. Singh, though, said he does not see the situation worsening for the players.

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Claiming to have accessed WADA's database, Fancy Bears' hack team claimed to have leaked dozens of files allegedly relating to United States athletes on the internet.

WADA disputes exoneration of ATP players

WADA disputes exoneration of ATP players

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

In its report WADA was scornful of the ATP's inconsistent disciplinary process covering the seven cases.

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

Meldonium prevalent in tennis, says former WADA chief

Meldonium prevalent in tennis, says former WADA chief

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'If you have an IQ higher than room temperature you should stop (using it). There is a test for it and you'll be bounced' 'The monitoring of substances is undertaken by WADA, and so tennis was not aware of the prevalence of meldonium use in 2015 (or before), prior to its addition to the Prohibited List'