Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Fri, September 23, 2022
WADA Executive Committee approves 2023 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee has approved the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods which will come into force on 1st January 2023.
Thu, June 30, 2022
WADA findings of study into the sale of prohibited substances on the dark web published
WADA’s study into the sale of prohibited substances on the dark web reveals it is very unlikely to be a significant source of drugs for high-level athletes or coaches.
Thu, June 16, 2022
Whyte Review Published
The Whyte Review, written by Anne Whyte QC, has been published.
Mon, June 13, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee pledges millions into safe sport initiatives following recent safeguarding scandals
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has announced that £6.35million will be injected into safe sport initiatives following the recent series of safeguarding scandals.
Thu, June 09, 2022
Larry Nassar victims to file $1billion lawsuit against FBI
Victims of former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar are reportedly planning to file a $1billion lawsuit against the FBI after they failed to investigate Nassar for over a year after allegations were first made against him.
Tue, June 07, 2022
Ice Skating minimum age to be raised to 17 following Valieva controversy
Following the Valieva controversy at this years Winter Olympics the International Skating Union (ISU) will raise the minimum age of competitors from 15 to 17.
Wed, May 25, 2022
UKAD survey shows over half of Brits are put of sport because of doping
A survey conducted on behalf of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has revealed that over half of those surveyed are put off sport due to doping.
Mon, May 16, 2022
WADA publishes 2021 Code Compliance Annual Report
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2021 Code Compliance Annual Report.
Tue, April 05, 2022
UK to ban gambling adverts that feature sports and reality TV stars
New rules will be introduced which ban betting companies from using sports and reality TV stars in UK adverts in order to protect under 18’s and other vulnerable people.
Wed, March 30, 2022
WADA published report on key areas of athlete vulnerabilities to doping
The World Anti-Doping-Agency (WADA) has published the results of its Athlete Vulnerabilities Research Project which aimed to better understand the factors that may make athletes more vulnerable to inadvertent or intentional doping.
Tue, March 29, 2022
Calls for independent investigation into Gymnastics Canada’s ‘toxic culture and abusive practices’
More than 70 current and former gymnasts have called for an investigation in to the 'toxic culture and abusive practices' at Gymnastics Canada.
Tue, March 22, 2022
Lord Coe issues warning over the future of women’s sport if transgender athlete rules are wrong
Lord Coe has claimed that the “integrity and future of women’s sport” is at stake after Lia Thomas became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship