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Athlete Groups and Anti-Doping Leaders join forces to call for further reforms of WADA

UKAD

Athlete representatives from 14 countries join forces with 14 leading National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) to collectively call on meaningful reform at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). As individual organisations, we have repeatedly submitted formal proposals for change. Now we speak collectively to elevate our call for more independence, transparency, and accountability at WADA.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) imposes a four-year period of ineligibility on Andrew Iannone

TAS / CAS

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced its decision in the appeal arbitration procedures between the Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone, the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Andrea Iannone and WADA filed separate appeals at CAS against the decision rendered by the FIM International Disciplinary Court dated 31 March 2020 in which Andrea Iannone was found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) (presence of Drostanolone, a anabolic steroid featured on the 2019 WADA Prohibited List) and an 18-month period of ineligibility was imposed on him.

Premiership Rugby signs a new partnership with The Famous Grouse

Premiership Rugby

PREMIERSHIP RUGBY can today confirm a landmark three-year deal with The Famous Grouse to become the Official Whisky of Premiership Rugby. Today’s announcement builds on The Famous Grouse’s heritage with the sport of rugby – which stretches back more than 30 years - as the brand looks to continue to drive engagement with fans across the UK.

Covid-19, another reason to give athletes a seat at the table in anti-doping

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A few days ago, the German Sport University in Cologne presented the results of a survey that demonstrated the financial impact that Covid-19 has had on elite German athletes. The research team showed that on average, German Olympic and Paralympic athletes have lost 25% of their regular income since the begin of the pandemic. One can only assume that athletes worldwide are facing similar impacts and the situation is expected to worsen next year.

Varsity Esports Foundation joins ESIC as a New Member

ESIC

The Varsity Esports Foundation (VEF) has officially become a member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). VEF’s membership with ESIC highlights the Foundation’s commitment to adopting and promoting ESIC’s Integrity Program, ethical standards, and Anti-Corruption mechanisms within their esports operations.