Call for Independent Prosecutor and Overhaul of WADA

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'It's beyond question that China didn't follow the rules,' USADA's Travis Tygart said.

'They effectively swept this under the carpet because they didn't find a violation, they didn't announce a violation, they didn't disqualify the athletes from the event.'

“There must be rigorous, independent investigations to look into any incident of potential wrongdoing.” - Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

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“In our world, the rules are crystal clear, it’s strict liability. So, if you have a positive test, even if you determine it was some sort of contamination, you have to announce the test, you have to provisionally suspend the athlete, you have to disqualify the results, if it’s

Statement Regarding the Chinese Swimming Investigation

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“Rules must be applied equitably across high performance sport, and exceptions must be communicated transparently.”

Swimming Canada issues lengthy statement just now in the wake of reports 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive ahead of Tokyo Olympics.

Here’s the full statement:

'When leadership fails to comply with and enforce the rules, athletes are defrauded, their livelihoods are put at risk, and they lose the ability to succeed through talent, hard work, and perseverance alone.'

'If confirmed that Chinese swimmers were able to become Olympic champions in Tokyo despite previous evidence of doping, that would be a disaster for world sport,' she added. 'This case is a slap in the face of all innocent and honest athletes.'

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'My first reaction to the research was: shock and shock. Another big doping scandal, and again institutions that didn't act as they should have in order to protect clean athletes,' said Krüger in an interview with the ARD doping editorial team.

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on WADA’s Defense Tactics
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Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Chinese Swimmers’ Positive Tests
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We're joining global efforts to celebrate #PlayTrue Day !

On this 10th anniversary of #PlayTrue Day, USADA continues to stand with athletes to champion their right to #CleanSport through education, advocacy, research, and more.

#OnePlayTrueTeam #Anti -Doping

Athlete Presenter, Toni-Ann Williams (Toni-Ann Williams), was spotted at the USA Triathlon (@usatriathlon) Collegiate Club National Championships in Mission Viejo, CA, sharing resources with athletes!

Learn more here: bit.ly/3JrYfHT

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DID YOU KNOW...
The Supplement Connect High Risk List has new items added to it every month!

Be sure to check this resource regularly to reduce your risk from dietary supplements: usada.org/athletes/subst…

#CleanSport #AntiDoping

Our Doping Control Officers were in Las Vegas, NV for the Professional Fighters League 2 (PFL) event last Friday. Thanks to all the athletes who are working to fight clean!

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#ICYMI ...
Some hemp products contain cannabinoids that are prohibited in-competition. 😯

Learn more about hemp and how to reduce your risk of a positive anti-doping test here: usada.org/spirit-of-spor…

Athletes and support personnel can use Global DRO to determine the prohibited status of specific medications, based on the current WADA Prohibited List.

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Weightlifting Athlete Aaron Babet Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation usada.org/sanction/aaron…

#DidYouKnow ...🤔

You can send anonymous tips, including photos, to the Play Clean Tip Center to report athletes AND athlete support personnel.

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Powerlifting Athlete William Porter Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation usada.org/sanction/willi…