Pressure Mounts on Wada as US Withholds Funding Over Scandal
#Wada #AntiDopingPressure on the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) increases as the UK and EU face calls to halt funding, following the US's decision to withhold financial support due to concerns over Wada clearing 23 Chinese swimmers with banned substances. read more
Michael Phelps Calls for Lifetime Bans for Doping Offenders
#MichaelPhelps #AntiDopingMichael Phelps has strongly advocated for lifetime bans for athletes who fail doping tests, emphasizing the need for a fair playing field. He expressed his support following the Chinese doping scandal at the Tokyo Olympics and stressed the importance of integrity in the Olympics. read more
#Boxing #AntiDoping
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, watches a boxing match with Jose Mourinho in Riyadh. Alalshikh aims to combat illegal PEDs in boxing. Proposal suggests implementing a Vada testing program funded by GEA to enhance integrity. read more
#AntiDoping #ChineseSwimmers
Travis Tygart and Wada's Olivier Niggli are at the center of a public dispute over Chinese swimmers' doping scandal, unveiling years of tensions between anti-doping agencies. The case highlights transparency issues and geopolitical conflicts. read more