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Tension mounts as Tobi Amusan's doping clearance faces scrutiny by the AIU, leading to a CAS hearing. Stay tuned for updates on this critical issue in the world of sports. Learn more>> https://lnkd.in/d_ri-s_k . . . . .. . . #entrepreneur#business#billionaire#startupbusiness#advice#Tinubu#businessnews#NewsUpdate#politics#nigeria#lagos#africa

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One country stands out when it comes to doping cases in Europe Our database shows that this country stands for more than 40% among the top ten list we present in this article https://lnkd.in/dSqhSSSY

Three swimmers in China doping scandal failed earlier tests: report Three Chinese swimmers amongst 23 involved in a drug scandal ahead of the Tokyo Olympics had tested positive for banned substances in separate cases several years earlier, the New York Times reported on Friday.- 'Zero confidence' - The latest revelations come after the sporting world was rocked by reports in April which revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a prescription heart drug, trimetazidine (TMZ), ahead of the pandemic-delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympics. https://lnkd.in/dN9mN_U5 The Anti-Doping Database is a Database of sanctioned athletes that now contains more than 13.000 items. The database is being used by sports journalists, sports lawyers, students, national anti-doping agencies and sports federations around the world. We have been dedicated to clean sport and transparency since 2005, and we are one of the most trusted sources of anti-doping statistics. You find the Anti-Doping Database at https://lnkd.in/g33HxFSC #doping #cleansport #antidoping #datajournalism #sportlaw

For years Denmark published information on athletes banned for an anti-doping rule violation on a members-only page. For a little while now, that has changed. And for the better. I would say that Antidoping Denmark - and Denmark as a whole - has the most transparent system for disclosing of anti-doping violation in place. 1) We can now see who has been suspended for using a banned substance or method. Not just elite athletes, but at more or less all levels. 2) We can see the legal decision papers (Danish only) 3) We also get notified when a hearing takes place. The decisions can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dCGBkbNE In my book the Danish system went from a low standard to the one of the highest standard. The Anti-Doping Database do follow how NADOs publicly discloses anti-doping rule violations. We have created our internal grading system on how NADOs and International Federations follow article 14.3 in the World Anti-Doping Code. We think the way ADD publicly discloses information on anti-doping rule violations should be followed by others. There are not many other NADOs who report on the level that Anti Doping Danmark and Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF) does. They are at the forefront of disclosing and a good example to follow. There are still some room for improvements. Kim Højgaard Ravn World Anti-Doping Agency Olivier Niggli

And Todays Naughty Athlete is - Abderrahim Ougra SPAIN The Athletes Integrity Unit has provisionally suspended Abderrahim Ougra for Evading, Refusing or Failing to submit to Sample Collection. I wonder why? The 3000m runner obviously has something to hide and because this case is still under investigation I can not at this point in time that he has been banned for using performance enhancing drugs. If any athlete has nothing to hide then surely they are not going to do all that they can to evade, or refuse a drugs test. This case continues to show the amount of work that an organization like the Athletes Integrity Unit has to do to catch the cheats. Not every athlete makes life easy for the controllers, and in this case the runner has done his best to evade everyone. I will continue to monitor this case and report the final outcome. With just 56 days to go until the Paris Olympic Games commence over 570 athletes from the sport of Track and Field alone are currently suspended for doping related incidents. #saynotodrugsinsports

The resolution of Simona Halep's doping case, resulting in a reduced ban, raises questions about justice in the sport, with her win casting Patrick Mouratoglou, her coach, as the big loser of the issue. This outcome has sparked discussions on the complexities of doping cases and the implications for athletes and their teams. 🎾⚖️ #SimonaHalep #PatrickMouratoglou #TennisJustice #TennisWorldUSA Delve into the implications: https://ow.ly/gTRq50QM9sw

A low detection ratio compared to the assumed real prevalence of athletes doping has led some to question and criticize the effectiveness of the current testing system in sport 🥇💊 ⚽ 🚴♂️ 🏋♂️ Anders Solheim and I have just published a new Perspective article in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living where we discuss the 🎯 Effectiveness of doping testing in sport ✔ Quality vs. quantity in test planning and sample collection 👩🔬 Detection vs. 🚫 deterrence 🔎 Use of intelligence in test planning 📊 The annual reporting of ADRVs Check it out: 👉 The purpose and effectiveness of doping testing in sport https://lnkd.in/dAvEgE4w Antidoping Norge / Anti-Doping Norway World Anti-Doping Agency #antidoping #doping #testing #sport

It was announced yesterday that the CAS upheld the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal in the Valieva case, resulting in a four-year (backdated) ban for the Russian figure skater. It was always going to be a tall order for Valieva to successfully plead ‘no fault or negligence’ in a de novo hearing before the CAS. However, the CAS Panel held that the athlete had been unable to prove that she had not committed an 'intentional' violation, hence she was not even able to benefit from a reduced sanction on the basis of 'no significant fault or negligence' (Article 10.6). Although the full decision has not yet been published, a CAS press release clarified that Valieva's status as a 'Protected Person' (a new categorisation under the 2021 version of the WADA Code) was not relevant to intentionality. In principle, 'Protected Persons' (such as minors) can benefit from more flexible rules regarding sanctioning but the Panel appeared to have taken a rigid approach here. Considering WADA's public comment that "the doping of children is unforgivable", one wonders who the real perpetrator and victim is in this case? It is difficult to surmise without seeing the underlying evidence but, on the face of it, the sanction feels harsh. Indeed, as outlined in my blog (link below) from April last year, unique circumstances can allow panels to apply the principle of proportionality to reduce sanctions where it is necessary to (i) fill a gap or lacuna in the Code, or (ii) if strict adherence to the Code would result in excessive punishments. #valieva #antidoping #cas

With over 5 billion fans expected to watch, the UEFA Euros has cemented its status as one of the biggest sporting events in the world. It is unsurprising that businesses will be eager to capitalise on the popularity of the event. However, very few will be an official partner and have the right to use certain intellectual property rights. Consequently, as the UEFA Euros 2024 continues, businesses must carefully navigate the use of trade marks to avoid the legal pitfalls discussed in this blog: https://lnkd.in/dw8pzx87 #trademark #ambushmarketing #intellectualproperty #uefa #euros2024