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Winter Olympics ‘penis-gate’ sparks anti-doping concerns

Extraordinary questions have arisen over the prospect of athletes injecting acid into the penis, which would theoretically increase the suit sizes of ski-jumpers and improve aerodynamics

The Independent UK

‘Penis injection’ claims in Winter Olympics ski jumping investigated by Wada

Wada is to investigate claims ski jumpers are injecting acid into their penises to game the suit-measuring system

The Guardian - UK

Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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UK Sport director rebukes athletes for ‘incredibly sad’ decision to join Enhanced Games

UK Sport’s director of performance said she had ‘some degree of compassion and understanding’ for athletes choosing to join the Enhanced Games but that the much-debated event ‘stands in direct opposition’ to the Olympic movement

The Independent UK

The UCI rules have changed for 2026 – Everything you need to know

From equipment restrictions to new additions to the anti-doping watchlist, here's what's changed in 2026

Cycling News

Anti-doping group MPCC calls on UCI to 'stop the escalating medicalisation of the sport,' citing ketones and Tapendatol use

MPCC criticises UCI's recent statements and requests governing body 'take action against the expansion of the so-called grey area'

Cycling News

Enhanced Games scraps $1 billion lawsuit

Enhanced Games organisers have opted not to fight a court ruling that rejected a $1 billion lawsuit against global sporting organisations.

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Global anti-doping chief admits drugs cheats in sport are escaping detection

One of the most senior figures in global anti-doping has warned that too many drug cheats in sport are evading detection – and criticised the current system as ‘ineffective’

The Guardian - UK

Ergogenic edge or empty promise: How do we know what's really inside cycling supplements?

Legal ergogenic aids, such as gels and powders, are omnipresent at both elite and recreational levels. But, as you'll discover, not all products are created with quality control at their heart, with some even containing prohibited substances

Cycling News

Members of Congress send scathing letter to WADA over probe to find leaker in Chinese swimmer case

A bipartisan group in Congress has sent a letter to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticizing that group for opening an investigation into who leaked information that led to the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers

The Independent UK

Tennis Mailbag: Making Sense of the Serena Williams Comeback Rumors

The 44-year-old shut down reports of a return, sparked by her re-entry into the anti-doping testing pool.

Sports Illustrated

Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail

A new wave of peptides, often banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is easily available online, raising concerns about potential Olympic doping scandals

The Independent UK

Vålerenga call for anti-doping changes after artificial pitch causes footballer to fail drug test

Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after a player in their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in a pitch

The Guardian - UK

US court's big call on doping-friendly Games' $1b claim

A US court has dismissed a multi-million dollar lawsuit brought by the drug-friendly Enhanced Games against World Aquatics.

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The Guardian - UK

US anti-doping accuses Wada of trying to ‘smear America’ amid Enhanced Games row

The war of words between anti-doping bodies over the Enhanced Games has intensified after Usada accused Wada of attempting ‘to smear America’

The Guardian - UK

Enhanced Games are dangerous and must be stopped, says Wada head

The head of the World Anti-doping Agency has called on US anti-doping authorities to act to stop the Enhanced Games, describing the new event as ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’

Cycling News

UCI ketones statement only introduces more anti-doping grey areas, the exact thing cycling doesn't need – Opinion

Recommending against certain products or practices but not banning them blurs the line in a sport where the boundaries need to be clear

Cycling News

UCI recommends against use of legal ketone supplements among professional cyclists due to lack of evidence of performance benefits

Ketones remain legal but UCI joins MPCC in stance against their use

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Tennis Mailbag: Four Years Later, ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Still Unanswered

The WTA has returned to China, but there is little clarity on Peng’s whereabouts and well-being.

Cycling Weekly

World Anti-Doping Agency to ban carbon monoxide inhalation for performance enhancement

The use of the carbon monoxide rebreather tool used for 'diagnostic purposes' will remain legal

The Independent UK

WADA set to ban carbon monoxide rebreathing after doping concerns

The technique had previously been used to measure the effects of altitude training but sparked controversy over potential performance-enhancing effects

Cycling News

WADA moves to ban carbon monoxide rebreathers as a performance-enhancing method

Diagnostic use of gas employed by top teams is still allowed

International Business Times

Kenyan Athletes Shine In Tokyo, But Anti-doping Efforts Remain In The Dark

Kenyan athletes may have shone at the world championships in Tokyo, winning seven golds, but persistent allegations of doping still cast a shadow as the global anti-doping agency threatens to sanction the east African country.

International Business Times UK

Doping Outrage: Erriyon Knighton and Diribe Welteji Axed – Is Anyone in World Athletics Clean Anymore?

US sprinter Erriyon Knighton and Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji ruled out of the Tokyo World Athletics Championships amid major doping controversy.

The Independent UK

Team GB medallist explains why he has joined controversial Enhanced Games

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