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ADAMS Update Information

The ADAMS environment will be shut down on Tuesday, July 23, from 00:00 to 06:00 GMT. WADA is planning an optimization of its current IT infrastructure that supports ADAMS and this work is designed to improve its overall function. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, The ADAMS Team

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Medal Transfer – To the rightful owner

In a simple, but very significant ceremony, the Vice President of the Puerto Rico Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Jose Delerme, awards three medals to Rusmeris Villar Barbosa (COL) for her victory in the 53kg category at the San Salvador CUP held in 2010. The puertorrican athlete, who won these medals was found with an Adverse Analytical […]

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IAAF steps up drug-testing in Turkey

Associated Press, STEPHEN WILSON, Jul 09, 2013 15:55 LONDON (AP) – Track and field’s world governing body has stepped up its drug-testing program in Turkey amid reports of dozens of positive cases that could damage Istanbul’s bid for the 2020 Olympics. The International Association of Athletics Federations said Tuesday it “intensified” its testing in Turkey […]

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Mexico City Laboratory Latest to be Accredited by WADA

At its recent meeting, WADA’s Executive Committee approved the accreditation of a new laboratory in Mexico City for anti-doping analysis, pending provision of final documentation. The Mexican laboratory successfully completed WADA’s accreditation requirements, finalizing a process that began in late 2011. To receive accreditation from WADA, candidate laboratories must meet the highest quality standards, as […]

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New Threshold Level for Cannabis

At its May 11 meeting WADA’s Executive Committee decided to increase the threshold level for cannabis following consideration of the many submissions received from stakeholders during the Code review process. Accordingly, the Technical Document on Decision Limits for the Confirmatory Quantification of Threshold Substances (TD2013DL) has been revised to reflect the applicable modifications affecting compliance […]

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