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world4 hours ago•8 min saved

WADA weighs banning U.S. officials from LA 2028 over unpaid dues

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rules change to bar U.S. government officials from attending the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as part of sanctions for unpaid dues, a move that could also affect the 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S.; the plan envisions a three-tier sanctions framework, but practical enforcement and timing remain uncertain, with the U.S. having withheld dues for years and even losing its seat on WADA’s executive committee.

via Politico|

#olympics #sanctions #united-states

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

Penis-Gate Returns as 2026 Winter Olympics Loom

German outlet Bild sparked talk of a second 'penis-gate' in ski jumping after claims that some athletes inject hyaluronic acid to enlarge the genital area to wear larger suits for more lift; WADA president Witold Banka and director general Oliver Niggli said the agency would investigate if any evidence emerges, though no athletes have been charged; the controversy follows last year’s bans for suit manipulation and new rules ahead of the 2026 Games.

via New York Post|

#doping #olympics-2026 #ski-jumping

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

WADA to probe bizarre genital-enhancement rumors in ski jumping ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympics

Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, reports claim some ski jumpers could be injecting hyaluronic acid into the penis to alter 3D-scan suit measurements and gain longer jumps; WADA says it would investigate if there’s evidence of doping. The piece notes past scandals over suit alterations that led to sanctions, and cites research suggesting small changes in suit size can noticeably affect jump distance (e.g., a 2 cm change could yield about 5.8 meters).

via The New York Times|

#doping #olympics #ski-jumping

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

WADA weighs probe into bizarre 'Penisgate' claims in ski jumping

The World Anti-Doping Agency is reportedly considering whether sensational claims that ski jumpers injected substances to temporarily alter measurement-based suit sizing constitute doping. Sparked by a Bild report and linked to past suspensions over suit adjustments, WADA says it would investigate any method that harms athletes or breaches sport rules, though no solid evidence has been presented yet.

via The Guardian|

#bild #doping #ski-jumping

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Sprinter Erriyon Knighton Banned for Four Years Over Doping

US sprinter Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years after a positive test for anabolic steroids, despite claims of meat contamination; this bans him from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and ends his hopes of competing there.

via AP News|

#anabolic-steroid #doping-ban #erriyon-knighton

world8 months ago•4 min saved

US Senators Criticize China Contamination and Anti-Doping Policies Amid Olympic Concerns

USADA questioned the legitimacy of Chinese swimmers' positive doping tests due to contamination, criticizing WADA's handling and transparency, while American swimmer Katie McLaughlin expressed disillusionment over the integrity of the sport and the impact on clean athletes, amid ongoing debates about doping and governance in international sports.

via SwimSwam|

#chinese-swimmers #doping-controversy #olympic-medals

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

WADA and World Aquatics Call for US Action Against Doping-Driven Enhanced Games

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is urging U.S. authorities to shut down the planned Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, which promote the use of performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, citing concerns over athlete health and sport integrity. WADA plans to advocate legal action against the event, which has faced criticism from U.S. sports officials and organizations.

via ESPN|

#doping #enhanced-games #las-vegas

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

US Long Jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall Loses National Title Due to Positive THC Test

American long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her national indoor title after testing positive for cannabis and serving a one-month suspension. Her suspension was reduced to one month under World Anti-Doping Agency rules because her use of cannabis was not competition-related and she completed a substance abuse program. However, she lost her title and was disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to Feb. 17, 2023. USADA urged WADA to reconsider its standards on cannabis, which is still listed as a prohibited substance.

via The Washington Post|

#cannabis #shacarri-richardson #sports

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

US long jumper loses national title due to positive cannabis test.

US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has been stripped of her national indoor title and suspended for one month after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in cannabis. The positive test means Davis-Woodhall lost her title and was disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to February 17. Cannabis, marijuana, and hashish are considered prohibited substances under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules. USADA has advocated for WADA to treat marijuana in a fairer and more effective way to identify true in-competition use.

via CNN|

#cannabis #sports #tara-davis-woodhall