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EXPLAINED: The world antidoping agency - The Real Truth

The “Enhanced Games”, which took place in Las Vegas from May 21–24, 2026, allow the use of performance-enhancing substances and technological equipment that are normally banned. They have been unanimously condemned by anti-doping authorities and have been the subject of fierce criticism, particularly in the media.

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Sir Craig Reedie obituary

Olympic administrator who helped secure the Games for London in 2012 and stood up to Russia over doping

The Guardian - UK

WADA Trump Ban Proposal — POTUS and US Officials Risk Being Shut Out of Major Global Sporting Events

The World Anti-Doping Agency's proposed rule change could prevent Donald Trump and senior US officials from attending major global sporting events due to unpaid dues.

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Winter Olympics Scandal Erupts After Skiers Accused Of Cheating By Using Acid For Male Enhancement

“We don’t do other means of enhancing performance, but our list committee would certainly look into whether this would fall into this category,” WADA's director general, Olivier Niggli, said.

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WADA set to ban carbon monoxide rebreathing after doping concerns

The technique had previously been used to measure the effects of altitude training but sparked controversy over potential performance-enhancing effects

The Independent UK

WADA moves to ban carbon monoxide rebreathers as a performance-enhancing method

Diagnostic use of gas employed by top teams is still allowed

Cycling News

US Sprint Star Kerley Joins Drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first track and field athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.

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Elite athletes warned to avoid one-night stands over risk of failing drug tests

Athletes warned to ‘watch who you kiss’ as top lawyers and anti-doping experts debated contamination cases in sport

The Guardian - UK

The US has exposed the World Anti-Doping Agency’s precarious funding model

Warren Buffet once famously said: “you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.”

The Conversation

Tennis is facing an existential crisis over doping. How will it respond?

As the Australian Open gets under way in Melbourne, the sport is facing a crisis over positive doping tests involving two of the biggest stars in tennis.

The Conversation

US Withholds $3.6 Mln Payment To WADA After No Audit

The United States has withheld a dues payment of $3.6 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for not conducting an independent audit of operations, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said Wednesday.

International Business Times

World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding

US Anti Doping Agency says decision ‘protects athletes’ as Wada retaliates by barring the US from key committees

The Guardian - UK

UCI calls on World Anti-Doping Agency to 'take a position' on use of carbon monoxide inhalation

Governing body warns teams and 'asks teams and riders not to use repeated CO inhalation'

Cycling News

Cycling's governing body moves to ban carbon monoxide inhalation

The UCI has previously asked teams and rider to not use the practice repeatedly, and for WADA to take a position

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Matildas’ Aivi Luik fights doping suspension imposed despite not undergoing a drug test

Australian defender says she would ‘never intentionally cheat’ after Italian anti-doping agency imposes suspension over a painkilling injection in 2022

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“Go To The Cheater Games”: Michael Phelps Demands Lifetime Ban For Anyone Caught Doping At Olympics

Michael Phelps advocated for a lifetime ban for anyone caught doping at the Olympic Games, saying they should “go to the cheater games.” The post “Go To The Cheater Games”: Michael Phelps Demands Lifetime Ban For Anyone Caught Doping At Olympics first appeared on Bored Panda.

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

"The baby is crying." The post Silver Medalist Adam Peaty Slams “Cheating” Chinese Swimmers, Olympic Officials: “Do Your Job” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Lawmakers outraged at quid pro quo to host 2034 Olympics - Roll Call

Salt Lake City 2034 host contract requires "authority" of World Anti-Doping Agency to be "respected" or contract will be terminated.

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The Independent UK

Olympic organisers warn US anti-doping to back Wada or risk losing LA Games

A feud between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the US Anti-Doping Agency is set to come to a head at an independent review next month

International Business Times

WADA Cleared In Chinese Swimmers Case: Investigation

The World Anti-Doping Agency did not show "favouritism" towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug, an independent report said on Tuesday.

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Chinese Swimmers In Doping Scandal At Tokyo Olympics

Chinese swimmers doping scandal at Tokyo Olympics leads to US criminal investigation and questions about anti-doping measures in international sports.

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Michael Phelps says athletes have lost faith in WADA over Chinese doping scandal

Phelps and fellow Olympian Allison Schmitt gave evidence in Washington DC on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

The Chinese swimming doping scandal casting doubt at the Paris Olympics

The row has rocked swimming in 2024 with the likes of Adam Peaty and Michael Phelps voicing their concern about a lack of faith among athletes entering the Paris Olympics

Roll Call

Olympians implore Congress to act on doping as games approach - Roll Call

Hearing comes seven years after Phelps and head of U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testified about failures from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

International Business Times

Eleven Swimmers In Doping Scandal Named In China Olympic Team

China will send 11 swimmers implicated in a major doping scandal to next month's Paris Olympics, after the country named its squad for the Games.

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