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Testing in Testing Times: WADA Anti-Doping Guidance for Athletes in light of COVID-19
Julie Norris
6 April 2020
Testing in Testing Times: WADA Anti-Doping Guidance for Athletes in light of COVID-19
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently issued guidance to athletes in which acknowledges the difficulties that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause, not just for athletes, but for the entire sporting community who are committed to protecting clean sport
12 March 2019
Medical cannabis in sport – what athletes need to know
With the use of medical cannabis on the rise, athletes should bear in mind that some types of cannabinoids are still Prohibited Substances and if an athlete tests positive, they could still face a lengthy ban.
4 January 2019
World Anti-Doping Agency confirms Russia misses doping deadline
On 20 September 2018, athletes and sports fans alike were left in shock following the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) controversial decision to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) as compliant following allegations of mass state-sponsored doping.
26 September 2018
Another knockout blow for streaming servers?
Anthony Joshua not only successfully defended his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO titles when finishing off his Russian opponent Alexander Povetkin in the 7th round in the Wembley Stadium boxing ring on Saturday night but he also was a winner in the more rarefied surroundings of the Business and Property Court (Intellectual Property List Chancery Division) of the High Court of Justice just 2 days before.
3 September 2018
Paying a sacked sports manager
Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen lost his legal battle with former manager in Denmark - Sue Thackeray considers whether the decision would be the same in the UK
