News for 'World Anti-Doping Agency'

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.

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.

Russia facing possible Olympic ban

Russia facing possible Olympic ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Russia pledges to work with anti-doping authorities

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Russian Sports Ministry said on Tuesday it was open for closer cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to eliminate any irregularities committed by the Russian anti-doping watchdog and its accredited laboratory.

Six fail dope tests at Police Athletics

Six fail dope tests at Police Athletics

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Six athletes failed dope tests during the 60th All India Police Championships, which was held from March 12 to 15, at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi, the National Anti Doping Agency said. Six out of the 55 samples collected from the athletes tested positive for prohibited substances notified by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).

Doping: Russian Guliyev to be stripped of 2012 Olympic medal

Doping: Russian Guliyev to be stripped of 2012 Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Ekaterina Guliyev is set to lose the 800 metres silver medal she won for Russia at the 2012 Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal against a four-year doping ban.

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Russian anti-doping officials have for the first time acknowledged a massive doping conspiracy in their country that has rocked world sport, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

WADA laments BCCI decision, urges to sign code

WADA laments BCCI decision, urges to sign code

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

The World Anti-doping Agency on Sunday expressed its concern over the BCCI's decision to reject a controversial WADA clause which makes it mandatory for Indian cricketers to be available for out of competition testing.

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner beat defending champion and Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

Jamaica hits back at claims of lax anti-doping controls

Jamaica hits back at claims of lax anti-doping controls

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has hit back at allegations of poor administration and a lack of controls by a former official, insisting the authority's practices meet global standards.

Here's why WADA is 'disappointed' by IOC decision on Russia

Here's why WADA is 'disappointed' by IOC decision on Russia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The International Olympic Committee's decision to reject calls to ban all Russian competitors from the Rio Olympics could lead to "lesser protection for clean athletes," the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Sunday.

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Saturday confirmed that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be subject to the world body's anti-doping code.

US boxer cleared over sex-triggered doping violation

US boxer cleared over sex-triggered doping violation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Virginia Fuchs narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Rio Olympics in 2016 and has now set her sights on next year's delayed Tokyo Games.

Shot putter Jasmine suspended after failing dope test

Shot putter Jasmine suspended after failing dope test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test.

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The 24-year-old Hima was last year provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabout failures in a span of 12 months. She was, however, cleared by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) following a hearing in March.

Bolt's coach asks Jamaica govt to provide anti-doping lab

Bolt's coach asks Jamaica govt to provide anti-doping lab

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Jamaican government needs to establish an accredited anti-doping laboratory to protect its world-class athletes from taking contaminated substances, the coach of world record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt says.

Russian federation chief resigns amid new doping row

Russian federation chief resigns amid new doping row

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The federation's troubles have piled up in recent months, with some of its officials and senior coaches having found themselves embroiled in doping scandals.

WADA to reinstate Russia after doping suspension

WADA to reinstate Russia after doping suspension

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

WADA said the committee had reviewed a letter from the Russian sports ministry it said had "sufficiently acknowledged the issues identified in Russia," thus fulfilling the first of two remaining criteria for its reinstatement.

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

IOA blames NADA for NDTL's suspension, asks who'll bear cost for testing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

NADA's 'mistakes' have jeopardised the anti-doping programme

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Her 21-,month ban period will end on July 10 this year as it was counted from the day (October 11, 2021) the sample was collected. Her results have been disqualified from October 11, 2021 onwards.

NADA to conduct doping tests for CWG

NADA to conduct doping tests for CWG

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) will conduct all tests for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held in October next year.

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Jannik Sinner held onto his world number one ranking ahead of his return from a three-month doping ban

How the noose was tied around Armstrong's neck

How the noose was tied around Armstrong's neck

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Here is a timeline of the events surrounding USADA's procedures against retired American cyclist, Lance Armstrong.

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Bajrang Punia has been handed a provisional suspension for refusing to give his sample for dope test during the recent trials.

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.

Sinner adds former Djokovic staff to his team

Sinner adds former Djokovic staff to his team

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Sinner fired both team members last month, before winning the US Open title to make it two Grand Slam trophies in 2024 following his breakthrough Australian Open triumph.

Govt surprised at NDTL's suspension, says business interest behind WADA decision

Govt surprised at NDTL's suspension, says business interest behind WADA decision

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of NDTL for six months in a massive blow to the country's anti-doping programme, the cost of which will rise significantly now.

Jamaica risk expulsion from world events after doping failings

Jamaica risk expulsion from world events after doping failings

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Jamaica has reportedly been warned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that it risked expulsion from major competitions if it failed to address failings pointed out by a former senior employee.

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid favoured sportspersons signing the "whereabout" clause of anti-doping agency WADA as this would reduce chances of corrupt practices in the game.

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the International Cricket Council is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games.

Italy's Abdelwahed banned for four years for doping

Italy's Abdelwahed banned for four years for doping

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Ahmed Abdelwahed has been banned for four years and stripped of his silver medal from the 2022 European Athletics Championships.

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being "kept in the dark" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

Cyclist Lance Armstrong cheated: USADA report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong and his team ran the most sophisticated doping programme in sport according to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USDA) which released its report on the case against the US Postal cycling team on Wednesday.

Ministry in a fix as NADA refuses to test Vijender

Ministry in a fix as NADA refuses to test Vijender

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The National Anti-Doping Agency's refusal to test star boxer Vijender Singh for heroin has leftthe Sports Ministry flummoxed and it will wait for a written response from NADA before deciding its next move.

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Jannik Sinner was ecstatic after a victorious return following a three-month doping ban

WADA won't appeal against Armstrong ruling

WADA won't appeal against Armstrong ruling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced it will not appeal against the decision to ban American cyclist Lance Armstrong for life and strip him of his seven Tour de France titles.

WADA increase expenditure budget

WADA increase expenditure budget

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved a $1.47 million increase in its expenditure budget for next year.

THG is on banned list, say WADA and IOC

THG is on banned list, say WADA and IOC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

The professional sports world was shocked last month when the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency reported that a new undetectable steroid -- THG -- had been created that allowed athletes to pass doping tests.

Mumbai FC's Nishant fails dope test

Mumbai FC's Nishant fails dope test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Mumbai FC's midfielder Nishant Mehra on Wecnesday tested positive for an in-competition prohibited substance -- tetrahydrocannabinol -- in the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) list. With this act he has gained the tag of being the first footballer in the history of the I-League to fail a dope test.