Anti-Doping

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IAAF ratifies new WADA code, returns to 4 year doping sanctions

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council and Congress this morning ratified the new World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, signifying a return to 4 year sanctions for serious doping offences. According to a  statement released following the second day’s working session of the 49th IAAF Congress in Moscow, Russia, the Code was approved by acclamation. Also on the […]

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IAAF plans ‘comprehensive blood testing’ at Moscow 2013

A comprehensive blood testing programme will be organised at the IAAF World Championships, Moscow, Russia, as part of a sophisticated anti-doping programme for the 14th edition of the championships which take place from 10th to 18th August 2013. Two years ago the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) collected blood samples from all athletes taking […]

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