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AAF risk: Herbal remedies put India’s Asian Games athletes under the doping scanner

Elite Indian athletes face heightened doping checks from the Athletics Integrity Unit. Herbal supplements, widely used, pose a significant risk of contamination and positive tests. India's high anti-doping rule violation record has placed its athletics federation in a high-risk category. Specialists advise athletes to use only scientifically validated and quality-verified…

The Economic Times

Inside the doping scandal that could threaten India’s Olympic dream

IN FOCUS: India has been placed alongside Russia on a list of countries with ‘extremely high’ rates of doping in sport, at a time when it is pushing to be named host of the 2036 Olympics. Namita Singh in Delhi explores why athletes here are taking performance-enhancing drugs – or…

The Independent UK

India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheats

India has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis in the nation's sports. Kenya and Russia follow with significant numbers. The Athletics Federation of India has been re-categorised to Category A, signifying the highest doping risk, demanding more…

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Olympic Pole Vaulter And Adult Content Star Alysha Newman Faces Suspension For Rules Violation

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Ruth Chepng’etich: Women's marathon world record holder banned for three years after anti-doping admission

Kenyan was first female athlete to dip below two hours and ten minutes for 26.2 miles

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Kenyan Athletes Shine In Tokyo, But Anti-doping Efforts Remain In The Dark

Kenyan athletes may have shone at the world championships in Tokyo, winning seven golds, but persistent allegations of doping still cast a shadow as the global anti-doping agency threatens to sanction the east African country.

International Business Times

Marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended over banned substance

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of a prohibited substance

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US Sprinter Erriyon Knighton's Doping Case Appeal To CAS

The doping case of U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton involving contaminated meat faces appeal by the Athletics Integrity Unit. Stay informed with the latest S...

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Kenyan long-distance runner Rhonex Kipruto gets a six-year ban for doping

Rhonex Kipruto, aged 24, has been handed a six-year ban for doping, announced the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Wednesday. Consequently, the Kenyan athlete will forfeit his 10 kilometers road race world record and a bronze medal from the world championships.

The Times of India

Olympic pole vault champion Thiago Braz gets 16-month ban for doping

NEW DELHI: Thiago Braz, the Brazilian former Olympic pole vault champion, has been handed a 16-month ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for breaching anti-doping regulations, as stated in a release on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Athletics Federation of India needs "couple of days" to decide on formal bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships; WA president and IOC member Sebastian Coe wants India to host global events; AIU has made environment more conducive for athletes; Coe backs IOC's decision to ban ROC; AIU helps athletes, coaches…

The Hindu

Large number of GB athletes not drug tested before 2022 world championships

AIU has revealed that 16 of 73 competitors from Great Britain were untested in 10 months before last year’s World Athletics Championships

The Guardian - UK

10K world record-holder Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya suspended for suspected doping

Kenyan distance runner Rhonex Kipruto, the 10-kilometre road running world record-holder, has been suspended for suspected doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Wednesday.

The Hindu

World Athletics awaits report into Rana Reider after coach reveals sanction

World Athletics is awaiting a US Center for SafeSport report into Rana Reider after the renowned sprint coach revealed he had been sanctioned for a relationship that ‘presented a power imbalance’ with one of his athletes

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Olympic silver medallist Nijel Amos gets 3-year ban for doping

Nijel Amos, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the men’s 800 m, has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said in a ruling published on May 3.

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