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Review of the World Anti-Doping Code

Montreal, February 15, 2012 Dear WADA Stakeholder, As you will be aware, the Code Review Process commenced on 28 November, 2011. Correspondence was sent to all stakeholders informing them of the review and drafting process that will continue over the next two years, with three rounds of consultation and culminating in the World Conference in […]

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IWF Anti-Doping Policy working group

Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President following his statement on the IWF Congress at the 2011 IWF World Championships Paris, France, called an expert meeting in Budapest in order to launch the review process of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy. Experts such as the IOC Medical Director, WADA Legal Director and WADA European Regional Office and International […]

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WADA Media Symposium

WADA held a Media Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland on 7 February where the IWF was represented by Lilla Rozgonyi, IWF Communication Assistant. The Hon. John Fahey, WADA President held a lecture entitled “WADA in 2012”. David Howman, WADA Director General explained “The challenges facing anti-doping in 2012 and how WADA will respond to those challenges”. […]

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STATUS REPORT on Positive Cases in 2011

STATUS REPORT on Positive Cases in 2011       Country Date IC/OOC Status 1 ARM 04-2011 IC – European Ch. In process 2 ARM 04-2011   IC – European Ch. In process 3 ARU 03-2011 IC – Manuel Suarez Closed: 10-05-2015 4 CUB 03-2011 IC – Manuel Suarez Closed: 17-03-2015 5 IRQ 07-2011 IC – Junior […]

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WARNING – Clenbuterol / Methylhexaneamine – contamination

WADA Accredited Laboratories issued warnings on both substances. Methylhexaneamine (S6. Stimulants): From 2011 Methylhexaneamine has been re-classified as a Specified Stimulant. Methylhexaneamine is increasingly being found in nutritional supplements, typically those that are designed to increase energy or aid weight loss. Any product that contains any of the following ingredients on the label will be […]

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