Maria Sharapova provisionally suspended after failing drugs test at Australian Open

Former world number one female tennis player Maria Sharapova (28) from Russia has revealed that she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open. Due to this failure the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has provisionally suspended her till further action ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016

WADA suspends RUSADA, Russian anti-doping agency

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended Russia’s anti-doping agency RUSADA for being non-compliant with the global body’s anti-doping charter in sports. This decision was unanimously passed by WADA’s foundation board and would possibly bar Russian track sportspersons from participating in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

WADA inks MoU with China's Sports Ministry to crack down on supply of PEDS

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sports Ministry of China to crack down on the supply and manufacture of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS) in the country. Singing of MoU will help in exchange information ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015

India ranks third in global doping report for year 2013 by WADA

India has been ranked third in Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report for year 2013 released by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). As per the report 91 athletes from Indian have been tested positive for banned substances in year 2013. Of these 91 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015