New research has cast doubt over the accuracy of the test for nandrolone, the banned anabolic steroid, and raised the possibility that some athletes suspended for failing dope tests could have been wrongfully punished.
Figures released today by UK Sport, the UK’s National Anti-Doping Organisation, show that more than 6,500 drug tests were undertaken in the UK over the past year (April 2004-March 2005). The final total of 6,520 marks an 11% increase on the previous year (5,876 tests).
Following inquiries about nandrolone testing and the recent “unstable urine” phenomenon, WADA clarifies the following.
Minister announces new anti-doping body Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)
A method to detect this drug in horse urine samples is developed.
Montreal (AHN) - Anti-doping bosses have expressed interest in reviewing naturally occurring drug profiles related to the testing for erythropoietin (EPO)
High blood values in the samples of four Serie A footballers have raised suspicions about the possible use of the banned blood-enhancing drug EPO, Italian media reported on Thursday.
Biathlon Integrity Unit charges Russian biathlete Sergey Ustyugov with anti-doping violation, raising concerns over fair play.
Maksim Tikhomirov has accepted a voluntary provisional suspension under Article 8.3.5(a) of the 2020 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (the "Programme"), pending determination of the charge against him pursuant to Article 8 of the Programme.
In Doha, the IWF Executive Board held an extraordinary meeting, swiftly addressing allegations from Germany's ARD TV report, focusing on reputation restoration.