by Risha Radia | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog
The anti-doping system implements a combination of methods to protect clean athletes through in/out competition drug testing, the athlete biological passport (ABP), education, deterrence through sanctions, and the retrospective testing of samples within 10...
by Admin | May 21, 2021 | Blog
In Olympic and Paralympic sport there is no fewer controversial topics in the competitive environment than the enhancement of human performance through cheating and/or doping. Some athletes are continually pursuing an edge over rivals by methods which are against the...
by Admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog
The new World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) international standards have been updated for the WADA code 2021. The WADA code is underpinned by 8 international standards that attempt to harmonise anti-doping practices within sport organisations and public authorities. A...
by Admin | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
Coming into 2020, I was full of excitement and hope with my fourth Paralympic Games on the horizon. I had put my stem cell trial treatment on hold for my Crohn’s disease in order to give myself the best chance to qualify for Tokyo 2020. No one could have predicted the...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog
For many athletes, 2020 was supposed to be the most important year of their lives. Personally, I had sacrificed and delayed my Crohn’s disease treatment and subsequent stem cell trial and chemotherapy in order to attempt to compete in Tokyo. As athletes, we...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog
Since Russia was exposed to having tampered with athletes anti-doping testing bottles, it caused a pandemonium amongst anti-doping agencies, sports administrators, international federations, and the most vulnerable – the athletes. It still remains the biggest...
