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Australian report exposes widespread doping

07 February 2013

A national report about doping in Australia shows an extensive use of doping among Australian elite athletes.  The report, which is the result of a 12-months investigation, is prepared by the Australian Crime Commission...[more]


Australian Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare was shocked by the findings of the Australian Crime Commission (ACC). Photo: screen dump from news conference


WADA blasts UCI over ‘deceitful’ statements – UCI denies accusations

30 January 2013

WADA president John Fahey fervently denies that WADA had agreed to work with the International Cycling Union, UCI, on a new Truth and Reconciliation Commission to replace UCI’s Independent Commission. He also criticizes the...[more]


UCI president Pat McQuaid rejects WADA's accusations. Photo: Colourbox


UCI dissolves independent commission

29 January 2013

Only a few months after establishing the International Cycling Union Independent Commission (UCIIC) to look into the allegations set forward against the UCI in the USADA report, the UCI has disbanded the commission in exchange...[more]




UCI independent commission to hold public hearing after WADA rejection

16 January 2013

The Independent commission set up by the UCI has decided to hold a public hearing on a truth and reconciliation process for witnesses. The news about the hearing comes after both WADA and USADA decided not to support the...[more]




The winding road towards a new World Anti-Doping Code

08 January 2013

The sanction length and criteria for the prohibited substance list will be in the centre of discussions in the lead up to the adoption of a new World Anti-Doping Code later this year, David Howman, Director General of WADA,...[more]


David Howman speaking at Play the Game 2009. Photo (c) Jens Astrup/Play the Game


“The Armstrong case has given people a significant jolt”

07 January 2013

Last year’s Armstrong case shows that science alone cannot solve the doping problem in sport. Anti-doping organisations must put more focus on gathering evidence, David Howman urges in this first part of an extensive Play the...[more]


WADA Director General David Howman speaking at Play the Game 2009. Photo (c) Jens Astrup/Play the Game


Leading European media launch ‘credible cycling’ manifesto

31 October 2012

Five European newspapers have launched a manifesto calling for credible cycling and reforms, and an independent investigation by WADA into the UCI and its handling of the Armstrong collapse. The five newspapers –The Times,...[more]




Armstrong and the politicians: The whiff of a political scandal

19 October 2012

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency‘s reasoned decision in its case against Lance Armstrong gives a detailed picture of doping practices in professional cycling. But there is much more to the case than has yet been released...[more]




Members of international research network call on WADA to reconsider ban on certain drugs

19 October 2012

The call comes from 19 members of the International Network of Humanistic Doping Research (INHDR) and urges the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to reconsider its ban on certain recreational drugs, such as marijuana and other...[more]


Researchers urge WADA to reconsider ban on marijuana. Photo (c) Drome 


USADA: Armstrong doping evidence is overwhelming

11 October 2012

The USADA has laid forward evidence that Lance Armstrong and his team USPS ran ”a massive team doping scheme, more extensive than any previously revealed in professional sports history.” In a statement on the outcome and the...[more]




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