U.S. Cycling Athlete Flavia De Maria Oliveira Paparella Granted a Reduced Sanction

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 8 December 2020 - 5 January 2021

CAS Arbitration WADA V. RUSADA Final Decision To Be Announced On 17 December 2020

Egyptian tennis player banned for three years

CAS confirms the two-year suspension imposed on Brazilian judoka Rafaela Silva

IPC publish its 2019-2020 Annual Report

The IPC has published its 2019/2020 Annual Report. With the theme of ‘Change Starts With Sport’, the publication reflects on the IPC’s progress to date in delivering its five-year Strategic Plan that launched in 2019.

FIA ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2020

WADA Athlete Committee statement on CAS decision

Russia doping ban is halved after CAS ruling

Russia's ban from all major sporting events after a doping scandal has been cut to two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

WADA statement on Court of Arbitration decision to declare Russian Anti-Doping Agency as non-compliant

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) acknowledges the ruling today by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to declare the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for a period of two years and to impose significant consequences. This decision confirms in large part the recommendation made in November 2019 by WADA’s independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC), which was unanimously accepted by the Agency’s Executive Committee (ExCo) on 9 December 2019.

RFU statement on concussion

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is deeply saddened to hear the brave personal accounts from former players and their families about their health. The RFU applauds them for coming forward to tell their stories.

UEFA Assist and Scottish FA help Bahamas rebuild following Hurricane Dorian

When the hurricane hit, the Scottish FA donated funds to ensure the Bahamas FA was able to purchase vital equipment to enable it to continue to play and develop the game.

New Commonwealth funding critical to protect Australian sport

Sport Integrity Australia CEO David Sharpe believes MYEFO funding of a two year pilot program for an independent complaints and disputes resolution model will allow the agency to effectively respond to escalating and shifting integrity threats across sport, in particular child safeguarding issues.

U.S. weightlifting athlete Susanne Williams accepts sanctions for anti-doping rule violation

USADA announced today that Susanne Williams, of Fort Valley, Ga., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.

IOC Athletes’ Commission invokes athletes to take part in survey regarding Rule 50

More calendar changes for 2021

Rugby Union athlete receives sanction

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Scott Hisaka Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Passage of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

U.S. weightlifting athlete Megan Munsell accepts sanctions for anti-doping rule violation

USADA announced today that Megan Munsell, of Plano, Texas, an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.

NHL, NHLPA announce plans for 2020-21 regular season and playoffs

iNADO Statement: “CAS decision on Russia sends a confusing message”

WADA v RUSADA: Reduced sanction leaves many questions

Sport Integrity Australia CEO David Sharpe has expressed disappointment for Australian athletes as a result of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision to reduce the four-year sanction on Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Statement | Salford Red Devils

WADA publishes 2019 Testing Figures Report

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Russia CAS Appeal and Ruling

“USADA acknowledges the devastating decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the Russia case that hands WADA and clean athletes a significant loss. At this stage in this sordid Russian state-sponsored doping affair, now spanning close to a decade, there is no consolation in this weak, watered-down outcome. To once again escape a meaningful consequence proportional to the crimes, much less a real ban, is a catastrophic blow to clean athletes, the integrity of sport, and the rule of law.

Betfred to partner three England teams in 2021

Betfred are to become an official partner of all three England teams at next year’s Rugby League World Cup, extending their commitment to the sport.

IPC statement regarding CAS decision on WADA v RUSADA

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) acknowledges today’s decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to rule that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code.

CAS decision in the arbitration WADA v. RUSADA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Russian AntiDoping Agency (RUSADA), with 50 intervening parties, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

Statement on the judgment of the General Court – International Skating Union eligibility rules

EU Athletes welcomes the General Court Judgment in Case T-93/18 International Skating Union v Commission announced yesterday. The judgment confirms that the rules of the International Skating Union (ISU) providing for severe penalties for athletes taking part in speed skating events not recognised by it are contrary to EU competition law.

Trials of additional permanent head injury substitutes welcomed

We welcome today’s announcement from the International Football Association Board [IFAB] to approve the trials of an additional permanent head injury substitute.

2021 Anti-Doping Policy Change

AFC and Continental Tires announce renewal of sponsorship rights deal

Rugby League player Carr banned for four years

U.S. Track & Field Athlete Brenda Martinez Accepts Finding of No Fault

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Susanne Williams Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

FIFA files criminal complaint in connection with Museum project that landed football with a bill of CHF 500 million

U.S. archery athlete Brady Ellison accepts finding of no fault

WADA welcomes enhanced long-term sample storage and re-analysis program

World Players marks historic year of athlete activism with constitutional commitment to human rights

The players association movement is the gateway to the fulfilment of human rights in and through sport

WADA releases updated Guidelines to complement the 2021 International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions

Open letter by World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont

As World Rugby Chairman, a former player, father of three rugby players, and a fan, I am saddened by recent accounts of former players and their experiences. My thoughts are with them and anyone in the rugby family who is struggling.

UKAD statement following Russia CAS Appeal and Ruling

Speaking on the announcement, UKAD Chief Executive Nicole Sapstead said, “Whilst we welcome the decision today to uphold WADA’s historic ban on Russia, we are frustrated that the ban has been reduced to two-years by Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Joint statement on behalf of World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union

World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union can confirm they have received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.

Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3

Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a social media post on Thursday 29 November 2020.

College athlete’s payment case to be heard by US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding payments to college athletes after a lower court barred the NCAA from capping athlete’s education-related compensation and benefits.

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IFAB approves trials with additional concussion substitutes

Following consultation with key stakeholders and recommendations from the Concussion Expert Group (CEG) and The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), today’s Annual Business Meeting (ABM) approved extensive trials with additional permanent substitutions for actual or suspected concussion as of January 2021.