WADA statement on latest media report about the IWF
IWF announces composition of Independent Disciplinary and Ethics Commission
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) today announced the independent and highly-qualified members of its Disciplinary and Ethics Commission, marking the latest significant step in the federation’s ongoing process of governance reform.
What did we learn from UKAD’s 2020 Clean Sport Forum?
UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) Clean Sport Forum for 2020 recently took place, with a massive three days of discussion around the new 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.
WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board to meet virtually this week
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee (ExCo) and Foundation Board (Board) will meet virtually this Wednesday and Thursday (11 and 12 November 2020) respectively.
The Premier League COVID-19 testing - legal & logistical with Prenetics
World Athletics v Elena Orlova
Decisions in the cases of World Athletics against Elena Orlova and World Athletics against Elena Ikonnikova have been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
IWF Reform and Governance Commission established
The first meeting of the IWF Reform and Governance Commission was held over the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, with Darren Charles Kane of Australia selected to start as Chair. The Commission will now be responsible for developing a new constitution and bylaws with a deadline of 22 January 2021. The new governing documents are to be circulated to IWF Member Federations two months prior to the IWF Electoral Reform Congress scheduled for 24 March 2021.
WADA weightlifting doping investigation reveals “doppelgangers” impersonating athletes to provide clean samples
WADA’s ongoing investigation into weightlifting doping has revealed that eighteen weightlifters from six countries are suspected of using “doppelgangers” to provide clean urine samples.
IWF signs multi-year contract extension with ITA, responds to WADA I&I Report
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) today confirmed an extension of its partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA) until the end of 2024 and provided an initial response to the report published by the Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) department of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The International Testing Agency to manage entire weightlifting anti-doping program independently until 2024 and to prosecute any violation resulting from the latest report by WADA I&I
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) extends its agreement with the International Testing Agency (ITA) by four years until 2024 for the independent management of its complete anti-doping program. The ITA also welcomes the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Intelligence & Investigations report on weightlifting, which will help in the pursuit of violations of the IWF anti-doping rules.
World Athletics v Salwa Eid Naser
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Salwa Eid Naser has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal, operated independently by Sport Resolutions.
Craig Nicholson appointed Head of World Para Swimming
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday (15 October) the appointment of Craig Nicholson as Head of World Para Swimming.
Statement by the IOC regarding the situation of the IWF
The IOC is very worried to learn about the reported decision made by the Board of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to replace the Acting President, Ms Ursula Garza Papandrea, the way the decision was taken and the chosen replacement. The IOC enjoyed excellent cooperation with her during her time in office, and is fully supportive of the reforms she has initiated in the IWF. Currently the IOC has not received all the information to fully assess the situation in its entirety.
WADA Compliance Review Committee discusses way forward for compliance monitoring in light of COVID-19
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) met virtually on 6 and 7 October 2020 to discuss a number of important issues relating to WADA’s compliance program.
In the matter of proceedings brought under the Anti-Doping Rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations
Mr Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru has been found to have breached article 2.2 'Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method' resulting in 4 years ineligibility from 09 December 2019 (DQ results: from 09 March 2019)
IOC must join with Belarusian athletes to ensure human rights and sport are protected
Arrests, threats and dismissals amount to ongoing violations of the Olympic Charter by Belarusian President, who also heads the National Olympic Committee, along with his son
EU Athletes supports Belarusian athletes and calls for the release of Yelena Leuchanka
EU Athletes share serious concerns expressed by the international community regarding the situation in Belarus. We stand in solidarity with nearly 700 athletes and other persons from Belarusian sport who have called for, among others, new elections, end to police violence and assistance to all victims of illegal actions of the regime in their open letter[1]. The Free Union of Athletes has become a source of inspiration for the protests, despite the risks for their profesional and personal situations and safety.
World Players dismayed and saddened by execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari
The World Players Association is deeply dismayed and saddened by the execution of champion wrestler, Navid Afkari, from Iran.
World Players calls on Iran to spare the life of champion wrestler
The World Players Association calls on the head of the Iranian judiciary to grant an immediate stay of execution to Iranian champion wrestler Navid Afkari, who faces the death penalty tomorrow.
World Players stands with athletes in the US demanding racial justice
One day after player boycotts in support of racial justice shook the NBA, WNBA, MLS, and MLB, Brendan Schwab, Executive Director of World Players Association, issued the following statement :
Sports safety: should it be mandatory to report child protection & safeguarding concerns?
World Athletics amends rules governing shoe technology and Olympic qualification system
World Athletics today announces further revisions to its rules governing shoe technology, which are designed to give certainty to athletes preparing for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and to preserve the integrity of elite competition.
Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2019/20
Sport and anti-doping – the year in review 2019/20
A guide to the main changes under the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code
Covid-19, another reason to give athletes a seat at the table in anti-doping
A few days ago, the German Sport University in Cologne presented the results of a survey that demonstrated the financial impact that Covid-19 has had on elite German athletes. The research team showed that on average, German Olympic and Paralympic athletes have lost 25% of their regular income since the begin of the pandemic. One can only assume that athletes worldwide are facing similar impacts and the situation is expected to worsen next year.
International Olympic Committee v. Brenton Rickard
Lausanne, 9 November 2020, The Anti-Doping Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS ADD) held a hearing in the arbitration procedure between the International Olympic Committee and the Australian swimmer Brenton Rickard today, by video-link.
WADA publishes Guide to strengthening National Anti-Doping Organizations’ operational independence
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published a Guide for the Operational Independence of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) that will support them in strengthening and reinforcing their operational independence as required by the revised World Anti-Doping Code (Code) that was approved in November 2019 and comes into force on 1 January 2021.
Perkins appointed Swimming Australia President
Swimming Australia is pleased to announce two-time Olympic gold medallist, Kieren Perkins OAM, has been elected as the President of Swimming Australia by the Board this week.
São Tomé and Príncipe becomes 190th country to ratify UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that the African nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has become the 190th State Party to ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (UNESCO Convention). This leaves just five countries worldwide that have yet to complete their ratification of the UNESCO Convention.
World Athletics v Elena Ikonnikova
Decisions in the cases of World Athletics against Elena Orlova and World Athletics against Elena Ikonnikova have been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
World Athletics v Christian Coleman
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Christian Coleman has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
WADA publishes revised policy for the acceptance of New World Anti-Doping Code Signatories
Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes its revised Policy for the Acceptance of New World Anti-Doping Code Signatories (Signatory Policy), which was approved by the Agency’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting of 14-15 September 2020.
Major Changes to the 2021 Prohibited List: What you need to know
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently released the 2021 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which are banned from use within sport. Broken down into several categories, the List identifies which substances and methods are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, and within specific sports
Name, image & likeness rights in the NCAA: the evolving legal landscape for college athletes
Track and field athlete receives sanction
Sport Integrity Australia acknowledges the decision of Athletics Australia to impose a four-year ban on athlete Jessica Peris for the Presence and Use of prohibited substances.
World Athletics v Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
IWF commits to further progress in governance and anti-doping
The IWF acknowledges IOC President Thomas Bach’s comments and the statement issued on behalf of the IOC Executive Board and has pledged further progress in both anti-doping work and governance reform.
IWF follows up on Moscow LIMS data: Six sanctions are imposed and three more Anti-Doping Rule Violations asserted against Russian athletes
In October 2017, a whistle-blower provided a copy of the LIMS from the years 2011-15 to the WADA Intelligence and Investigations Department (“WADA I&I). Subsequent investigations involved access to the Moscow Laboratory being granted to WADA I&I, which took forensic copies of the Laboratory Information Management System (“LIMS”) and underlying data.
WADA publishes 2019 Annual Report themed ‘Towards a World of Clean Sport’
Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published its 2019 Annual Report outlining the Agency’s various activities last year and how the global anti-doping system has been strengthened as a result. Under the title ‘Towards a World of Clean Sport’, this special 20th anniversary edition also highlights some of the organization’s achievements and some of the challenges it has faced since it was founded in 1999.
The IPF and CCES Announce Partnership Agreement for Anti-Doping Services
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is pleased to announce a new agreement with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As part of this new partnership, the CCES will oversee various areas of the IPF’s anti-doping program including its compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, athlete whereabouts program management, global test coordination and results management.
World Players responds to WADA’s new rules for substances of abuse: urgent action required
For too long the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) has miscategorized substances of abuse as performance enhancing drugs. This has meant that players who have consumed these have been treated as if they were ‘drug cheats.’ However, in nearly all cases, players have consumed substances of abuse recreationally or suffer from underlying challenges with addiction.
World Players Association applauds the courage of Caster Semenya’s stand for human rights
The World Players Association today applauded the courage of South African athlete Caster Semenya, who has failed in her two-year legal battle for the right to compete as the woman she is in events in which she is an Olympic and World Champion.
DSD Regulations: Caster Semenya's appeal against the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court dismisses the appeals submitted by the South African athlete Caster Semenya and her athletics federation against the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport on the "Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification (Athletes with Differences of Sex Development)" (DSD Regulations). The Court of Arbitration for Sport had the right to uphold the conditions of participation issued for female athletes with the genetic variant "46 XY DSD" in order to guarantee fair competition for certain running disciplines in female athletics.
Why WADA 2021’s new ‘Substances of Abuse’ regime needs urgent clarity
Olympic qualifying system to recommence for road athletes from September 2020
World Athletics will lift the suspension of the Tokyo Olympic qualification system for the marathon and race walk events from 1 September 2020, due to concerns over the lack of qualifying opportunities that may be available for road athletes before the qualification period finishes on 31 May 2021.
Lawson v. IAAF: a view from the perspective of athletes' counsel
Athlete activism demands systemic change - not just words and applause
Sports governance - the year in review 2019/20
Assessing contamination and thresholds under the World Anti-Doping Code: an advocate’s view on Lawson v IAAF (CAS 2019/A/6313)
