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Matthias Steiner in a TV advertisement spot

The relationship between German Soccer Leage and German Sport Aid (Deutsche Sporthilfe) culminated in an action when 36 clubs of the league dramatized great media focus on the work of ‘Deutsche Sporthilfe’ and on more than 50 other branches of sports. On one of the league days in all stadiums athletes representing ‘Deutsche Sporthilfe’ were […]

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One Hundred and Ten Countries Have Now Ratified UNESCO Convention

With Malawi having completed its ratification procedure, 110 countries out of the 193 UNESCO Member States have now ratified the International Convention against Doping in Sport, which came into force on February 1, 2007. The UNESCO Convention is the practical instrument by which governments formalize their commitment to the fight against doping. Given that many […]

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NADA to take up Monika doping case

by K.P. Mohan NEW DELHI: The Monika Devi doping case is expected to go before the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel. The panel is scheduled to start functioning soon. However, several questions remain, not only about the procedures but also about the eventual sanction in case Monika is found ‘guilty’ and all legal formalities are completed. The […]

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