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Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in ‘urine-swapping’ rugby doping scandal
Sport
12.05.2026

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in ‘urine-swapping’ rugby doping scandal

Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain, Merab Sharikadze, suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of upcoming drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...

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Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal
Sport
12.05.2026

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal

Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain Merab Sharikadze suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol. Continue reading...

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'I will establish my innocence': Vinesh Phogat responds to WFI show-cause notice
Sport
11.05.2026

'I will establish my innocence': Vinesh Phogat responds to WFI show-cause notice

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has formally responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's notice. She asserts her eligibility to return to competitive wrestling from January 1, 2026. Phogat claims she has official confirmation from the International Testing Agency. She intends to compete in the ongoing Senior Open Ranking Tournament. Phogat denies anti-doping rule violations and allegations regarding selection trials.

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Russia’s sporting return on hold for inquiry into official’s alleged role in doping cover-up
Sport
07.05.2026

Russia’s sporting return on hold for inquiry into official’s alleged role in doping cover-up

Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...

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Russia’s return to sporting fold on hold for investigation into alleged doping cover-up
Sport
07.05.2026

Russia’s return to sporting fold on hold for investigation into alleged doping cover-up

Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...

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Guardian Sport
Russia return to sporting fold on hold for investigation into alleged doping cover-up
Sport
07.05.2026

Russia return to sporting fold on hold for investigation into alleged doping cover-up

Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...

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Guardian Sport
Virtual cyclists face random drug tests to compete on MyWhoosh app
Sport
07.05.2026

Virtual cyclists face random drug tests to compete on MyWhoosh app

700 riders will be in initial testing pool for weekly raceTesting is part of wider programme of integrity measuresFirst came the boom in virtual cycling, with thousands of people from across the globe competing against each other. Then came cash prizes. Now one major online platform has taken the next logical step by launching anti-doping testing for e-racers.MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, has told the Guardian that the top riders in its weekly Sunday Race Club competition will now face random drug tests after they compete. Continue reading...

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Guardian Sport
Wada's Operation Lims: 302 sanctions against Russian athletes after Moscow lab data seizure
Sport
30.04.2026Résumé IA

Wada's Operation Lims: 302 sanctions against Russian athletes after Moscow lab data seizure

The World Anti-Doping Agency has concluded Operation Lims, imposing 302 sanctions against 291 Russian athletes following the 2019 seizure of Moscow laboratory data. Weightlifting (107 athletes) and athletics (93) were the most affected sports, with 23 anti-doping organisations involved. The investigation, which revealed manipulated data leading to Russia's four-year ban in 2019, is described by Wada as the most successful anti-doping investigation in history.

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Wada's Operation Lims: 302 sanctions imposed on Russian athletes after Moscow lab data seizure
Sport
30.04.2026Résumé IA

Wada's Operation Lims: 302 sanctions imposed on Russian athletes after Moscow lab data seizure

Wada has concluded Operation Lims, the largest anti-doping investigation in history, imposing 302 sanctions on 291 Russian athletes from 22 sports. The investigation, based on data seized from the Moscow laboratory in 2019, resulted in 107 sanctions in weightlifting and 93 in athletics. Russia was handed a four-year ban in 2019 after data manipulation was discovered, though the ban ended in 2023.

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