On 25 September 2024, WADA released its revised 2025 Prohibited List which takes effect from 1 January 2025. Key changes include allowing blood donation by athletes under specific conditions, classifying Hydrafinil as a non-specified stimulant and confirming Guanfacine as non-prohibited. Athletes must review the list to ensure compliance.
An analysis of the recent UKAD v David Foggin-Johnston case
Professional rugby league player David Foggin-Johnston received a two-year ban for using cocaine after testing positive following a match on August 27, 2023. The National Anti-Doping Panel determined he likely ingested the substance during the "In-Competition" period, leading to significant sanctions despite his claims. Athletes must understand Anti-Doping Rules to avoid severe consequences.
The WADA Whereabouts Rule: Coleman Case Study
As most readers probably know (especially those that read our WADA & Whereabouts article), at the beginning of each quarter of the year professional athletes are required to send a report of their whereabouts to sporting authorities. In other words, the athletes have to inform anti-doping agencies where they will be and pick a time … Continue reading The WADA Whereabouts Rule: Coleman Case Study
LawInSport Conference
For those of you not lucky enough to attend this year's conference don't fear! I've picked a few highlights for you, but first, what is LawInSport? LawInSport is an information provider, creating content and a community. Their website hosts over 2,000 sports law related articles by 700 authors and they boast over 50,000 monthly readers. … Continue reading LawInSport Conference
WADA & Whereabouts
A Brief History In 1999 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established following the World Conference on Doping in Sport held in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the "Declaration of Lausanne" by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As an independent governing body, WADA's goal is to "promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against … Continue reading WADA & Whereabouts
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