Mon, December 09, 2019
Russia banned from all major sports events for four years
The World Anti-Doping Agency has unanimously decided to enact a four-year ban on Russia which would see them barred from all major international sporting events, including the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Fri, December 06, 2019
Chelsea transfer ban reduced after appeal
Chelsea are now free to sign players in the January transfer window after a successful appeal has seen their original ban reduced to one transfer window.
Fri, December 06, 2019
IAAF v Sarah Chepchirchir
A decision in the case of the the IAAF (now known as World Athletics) against Sarah Chepchirchir has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Wed, December 04, 2019
IAAF v Abderrahmane Kachir
A decision in the case of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) v Abderrahmane Kachir has been published by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Wed, December 04, 2019
Kenya plans to impose criminal penalties on athletes caught doping
Kenya plans to introduce new legislation which would see doping being criminalised, meaning that athletes could face jail sentences if caught doping.
Mon, December 02, 2019
Australian Open remains set to honour Margaret Court despite her “demeaning” views
Tennis Australia has confirmed that tennis legend Margaret Court will be honoured at the 2020 Australian Open but have taken the stance that they do not agree with her "demeaning" personal views.
Thu, November 28, 2019
Temporary concussion substitutions to be introduced for Euro 2020
Proposals are being considered in order to introduce temporary substitutions for concussion injuries, with it first being trialled at Euro 2020 before then potentially being rolled out on a wider scale.
Wed, November 27, 2019
WADA publishes approved 2021 World Anti-Doping Code
The World Anti-Doping Agency has published it’s 2021 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.
Wed, November 27, 2019
WADA Compliance Review Committee recommends Olympic ban for Russia
The World Anti-Doping Agency Compliance Review Committee has recommended a series of consequences for Russia, including a ban from all major events for the next four years, which would result in them being absent from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.