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Olympic pole vault gold medallist Thiago Braz was banned for 16 months for doping and will miss the Paris Games, track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit said on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
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As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021
An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2020 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment. CBC | World News
Read More »Simona Halep rows with Caroline Wozniacki over doping ban after losing at Miami Open
Simona Halep has hit back at Caroline Wozniacki after the latter made her thoughts clear on the tennis doping row. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Simona Halep’s four-year doping ban cut to nine months after successful appeal
Simona Halep will resume her tennis career after having her doping ban reduced. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Simona Halep breaks silence after appeal hearing against four-year doping ban concludes
Simona Halep spoke out after her three-day hearing appeal concluded on Friday. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Kamila Valieva disqualified from 2022 Olympics in doping case, Russia to lose team gold to U.S.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Olympics on Monday, almost two years after her doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games. Canada placed fourth in the event and could be elevated to bronze. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Verdict expected in Kamila Valieva doping case by end of January, says sport court
A verdict in the Beijing Olympics doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva should be given by the end of January, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday after a fifth day of appeal proceedings. CBC | Sports News
Read More »World champion steeplechaser cleared of doping over claims of ulcers, COVID-19
World champion steeplechase runner Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan has been cleared of doping after arguing that ulcers and a bout of COVID-19 could explain unusual blood test results. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport temporarily halts doping testing program
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has placed its doping control testing program on hold until further notice. CBC | Sports News
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