World Anti-Doping Agency: News
24 Dec 2020
NBANADA hands Indian basketball player Satnam Singh two-year doping ban
Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian player to be drafted into NBA, has been handed a two-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel for failing a dope test.
11 Dec 2019
Russia NewsTwo Indians fail dope tests ahead of Olympics: Details here
The world is still in shock over the four-year ban of Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over multiple violations.
10 Dec 2019
Russia NewsFIFA seek clarity from WADA over Russia's ban: Details here
The sporting world received a shocker when the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned Russia from participating in global competitive events for four years.
23 Nov 2019
Russia NewsRussia could be banned form Tokyo Olympics 2020: Here's why
The Russian contingent might lose its spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) declares the country's drug-testing authority non-compliant with the international rules.
30 Jul 2019
Maria SharapovaHere're some facts about Maria Sharapova you might not know
Maria Sharapova is one of the top-rated and highest paid female tennis players to date.
09 Jul 2019
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)Indian weightlifter under IWF dope scanner: Details here
Indian weightlifter Swati Singh has found herself under the scanner of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for doping violations.
27 Nov 2018
IndiaDoping Scandal: Nirmala Sheoran, four other athletes test positive
India's quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran is among five athletes, who have tested positive for banned substances, as a fresh sporting doping scandal rocks the country.
20 Oct 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)BCCI unlikely to come under National Anti-Doping Agency's scanner soon
The International Cricket Council wants to include cricket in the Olympic Games.
26 Sep 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)The International Cricket Council bats for cricket in 2028 Olympics
The International Cricket Council (ICC) wants to make cricket an Olympic sport and the governing body is eyeing for a slot in the 2028 Games.
13 Sep 2018
FIFA World CupFootballer Denis Cheryshev to be probed after doping allegations
FIFA World Cup 2018 star, Denis Cheryshev, is set to be questioned as an investigation has been opened against him regarding doping allegations.
07 Aug 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Mukul Mudgal Committee suggests jail term for dope suppliers
The Mukul Mudgal Committee has recommended that the suppliers of banned substances to athletes should be sent to prison.
28 Jul 2018
Russia NewsIAAF refuses to lift ban on Russia
The IAAF has stated that it will not lift the ban on Russia from participating in international track and field events.
24 Jul 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Yusuf Pathan only Indian to fail dope test in 2017-18
Yusuf Pathan was the only Indian cricketer to fail a dope test, last year.
28 Feb 2018
Russia NewsInternational Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia over state-sponsored doping
The International Olympic Committee has lifted a ban against Russia after it was barred from this month's PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games over state-sponsored doping.
28 Feb 2018
IndiaIndia's top javelin-thrower Kang fails dope-test; may get four-year ban
Top Indian javelin thrower Davinder Singh Kang has been suspended provisionally by the world athletics governing body after he returned positive for a steroid in an out-of-competition test last week.
29 Jan 2018
OlympicsWADA to investigate possible flaw in drug-testing kits
In what may become another doping-scandal, there are fears of a possible glitch in drug-testing kits which lets the sample bottles to be opened manually.
14 Dec 2017
Grand SlamsCycling pro Chris Froome claims innocence after failing drug test
Renowned British cycling professional Chris Froome has claimed innocence after having failed drug test on his way to winning this year's Tour de Spain (Vuelta a Espana).
06 Dec 2017
South KoreaInternational Olympic Committee bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
18 Mar 2017
Maria SharapovaSharapova's participation at Grand Slams doubtful after a comeback?
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who will be making a comeback to tennis after a 15-months ban for drug usage, is doubtful of playing the year's Grand Slams.
01 Feb 2017
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Andre Russell banned for one year for doping violation
West Indies cricketer Andre Russell has been handed a one year ban from cricket for violating a doping whereabouts rule.
26 Nov 2016
International Cricket Council (ICC)BCCI's anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come up with a new helpline for domestic cricketers (both men and women), to help them be aware of the medications and supplements they are taking.
11 Oct 2016
Inderjeet SinghIOC asks WADA to set up new drug testing body
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to oversee a global system to tackle drug cheats by setting up a new drug testing body.
19 Aug 2016
IndiaShuttler Sindhu stuns! Storms into the final
India is assured of another Olympic medal as badminton player PV Sindhu beat Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the women's badminton singles semi-finals.
17 Aug 2016
IndiaPV Sindhu shocks World's No 2, enters semi-finals!
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has kept India's hopes of winning a medal alive at the Rio Olympics by storming into the semi-finals of women's singles event.
15 Aug 2016
Russia NewsLast Russian athlete suspended from Rio Games
Russian long-jumper Darya Klishina was suspended from the Rio Olympics in light of new evidence discovered against her by an anti-doping probe, marking Russia's exit from athletics.
03 Aug 2016
IndiaSprinter Dharambir banned for life; Rio dreams shattered
Indian sprinter Dharambir Singh was handed a life ban by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
