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Are sports stars who are caught using illegal drugs unfairly vilified?

With the Paris Olympics and Paralympics wrapped up, and leading Australian sports codes coming to an end of their 2024 seasons, many athletes will be celebrating well-earned wins and commiserating losses.

The Conversation

Report clears WADA of favouritism in Chinese swimmers doping case, calls for stronger rules

A report released on Thursday confirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) did not show favoritism toward China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance but were still allowed to compete. The report, authored by Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier, also recommended improvements in…

The Times of India

Controversy Surrounding Valieva's Doping Case Raises Ethical Questions

WADA's handling of Valieva's case raises concerns over fairness and transparency in anti-doping efforts.

Top News

Wada investigator ‘helped’ with Usada scheme to recruit Kenyan runner

Wada insists it ordered Usada to shut down programme, with the agencies in a war of words after Observer investigation

The Guardian - UK

USADA rejects WADA criticism of 'undercover agents' protected from doping sanctions

Cycling News

At Paris Olympics, China vs USA verbal duel over doping allegations boils over

The Chinese anti-doping agency has demanded increased testing of US athletes on Thursday, alleging that the United States is hiding "systemic" doping violations. This comes amidst an escalating verbal dispute between the two nations, which are currently leading the Olympic medal standings.

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Psychotropic drugs in the Olympic Games: Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications

Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals and the individual all-around finals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons. Before that, Biles’s confidential medical records from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) database had been leaked by hackers alongside the records…

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Peter Bol insists he has nothing to answer for

Peter Bol insists he has nothing to hide after his name was raised in a separate anti-doping case.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Bol gets chance to let his running do the talking at Paris 2024 after doping saga

After winning hearts with a fourth-place finish in Tokyo, the 800m runner arrives at his third Olympics having been through a messy fight with Wada

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Silver Medalist Adam Peaty Slams “Cheating” Chinese Swimmers, Olympic Officials: “Do Your Job”

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The Independent UK

Chinese swimmer hits back after Adam Peaty comments on doping scandal: ‘Any doubt is just a joke’

Peaty made the comments after China’s victory in the 4x100m medley relay

France 24

UK swimming legend Peaty laments ‘lack of transparency’ amid China doping row

Britain's triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty called for stricter testing for doping after China won the final men's swimming race of the Paris Olympics, telling FRANCE 24 that the lack of transparency was undermining faith in the sport.

International Business Times

China Shrug Off Doping Controversy, Win 12 Olympic Swimming Medals

Pan Zhanle and stalwart Zhang Yufei spearheaded China to 12 Olympic medals in the Paris pool, shrugging off intense scrutiny over a doping controversy that engulfed the team ahead of the Games.

Sports Illustrated

Bobby Finke Saves a Century-Old Streak to Close Out Swimming at Paris Olympics

The women also won the 4X100 relay on Sunday, but despite the gold medals, the final result for USA swimming shows an overall picture of underperformance.

The Guardian - AU

Two gold, one to go: Shayna Jack survives doping ‘hell’ for a shot at Olympic 50m crown

After a doping allegation in 2019, the Australian swimmer went ‘through hell’ to clear her name. Now she has the chance to win the 50m sprint in Paris

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Olympic Cheating Scandal Erupts After Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle’s Gold Medal Win

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China’s Olympic Swimming Success Deserves All of Your Doubts

Even after a world record in the 100-meter freestyle final, the country’s triumphs in the pool should come under scrutiny due to its recent doping scandals.

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