Olympic President Surprised at Press Conference - 'Maybe Someone Should Be Fired'
Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee, faced unexpected questions during a press conference about the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, leading her to call into question the preparedness of her team.
Sports Court Shortens Ethiopian Runner's Competition Ban
The Sports Court has reduced a two-year competition ban imposed on Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji for a doping violation.
CAS reduced the competition ban of Ethiopian middle-distance runner by half
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji's competition ban from four years to two, despite the IAAF's request for a longer sentence.
From Poor Sleep to Doping Dreams: What Can Cause Heart Problems in Elite Athletes?
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomeli ended his Olympic journey in the hospital due to heart issues, raising concerns about the health risks faced by elite athletes.
After a delayed decision in a doping case, the head of the Appeals Commission is replaced
The Latvian government has appointed Artลซrs Balodis-Rozฤซtis as the new head of the Appeals Commission for doping cases, replacing Mฤris Liepiลลก following concerns about the commission's work.
German Olympic Balance: "Gradually Worse"
Germany's Olympic performance has been criticized, with calls for genuine reforms and acknowledgment of ongoing issues like doping.
Plants are injected with "magic needles" โ this type of doping raises harvests to the sky
Scientists in Singapore have developed dissolvable microneedle patches that can directly inject beneficial bacteria into plants, promoting growth and reducing fertilizer use.
Weight loss jabs could be banned by next Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering banning weight loss injections, such as those containing Semaglutide, in the next Summer Olympics due to potential performance enhancement and health risks.
Russia's isolation in sports will end at the Paralympic Games in Italy
Russian athletes will participate in the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, marking an end to the country's isolation in international sports.
PM OLYMPIC โฉ The Russians are striving to reclaim the figure skating arena in the name of repatriation
The article discusses how the Russian figure skating team is working to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics without the Russian flag and anthem due to past doping violations and the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Denied doping at the Olympics. Then these images spread.
The article discusses accusations of cheating within the Olympic curling sport, focusing on Canada's Marc Kennedy amid an upcoming match against Norway.
Overview. Presidents, Clowns, and Doping: Estonia's Documentary Year 2025
The article discusses the vibrant state of Estonia's documentary filmmaking as it reflects on the previous year and looks forward to 2025.
AIU bans Nigeriaโs long-distance runner Solomon
The Athletics Integrity Unit has imposed a three-year ban on Nigerian long-distance runner Blessing Solomon for testing positive for a banned substance.
Russian athletes to compete under own flag at Paralympics for first time since 2014
Russian athletes are set to compete under their own flag at the 2026 Paralympic Games after being banned since 2014 due to doping and geopolitical issues.
Russian biathlete refuses to return gold medal
Anton Shipulin, a Russian biathlete who won a gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, has declined to return his medal despite pressure from teammate Yevgeny Ustyugov's doping violation.
Biathlon: Schipulin will not return his gold medal
Russian former biathlete Anton Schipulin has refused to return his Olympic gold medal from the 2014 Winter Games, which was recently awarded to the German team after a doping scandal involving members of the Russian team.
Kuzmina's brother refused to return the Olympic medal. Itโs mine, I deserve it, says Shipulin
Anton Shipulin, a member of the Russian biathlon relay team from the 2014 Sochi Olympics, has refused to return his gold medal despite a decision mandating the return of medals due to doping violations.
Rebecca Passler not called up: the reasons for the choice
Biat athlete Rebecca Passler has not been selected for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics despite winning an appeal against her doping suspension.
Disqualified biathlete Shipulin refuses to return his Olympic gold medal to the IOC
Anton Shipulin, the disqualified former Russian biathlete, has stated he will not return his Olympic gold medal from the 2014 Winter Olympics, despite the team's disqualification due to a doping scandal.
Liveblog Olympics 2026: Russian Biathlete Refuses to Return Gold Medal
Russian biathlete Anton Schipulin has refused to return his Olympic gold medal from the 2014 Winter Games, despite demands from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler returns to the Olympic team after attributing her doping positive to a spoonful of Nutella
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has returned to the Olympic team after succeeding in her appeal against a doping suspension, which she attributed to contamination from a spoon used by her cancer-stricken mother.
The lawyer who helped a doping-suspended Italian to the Olympics: 'I've just learned to spell biathlon'
The article covers various stories from the ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy, focusing on a lawyer aiding a doping-suspended athlete, a German bobsleigh hopeful, and an alpine skier aspiring to become a pilot.
The spoon with Nutella that could have excluded Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler from the Winter Olympics
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test but has been reinstated for the 2026 Winter Olympics after it was determined that her positive test was due to involuntary ingestion of a banned substance.
VG: Trump will not pay
The United States is set to skip its payments to the World Anti-Doping Agency for the third consecutive year, according to Norwegian newspaper VG.
Freestyler Emma Weiร: 'You fly twice as high - you just have to do it'
Freestyle skier Emma Weiร discusses the challenges and excitement of aerial skiing, highlighting the rigorous training and the risks involved.
Former SOK Director: "Certain that the wax cabin was bugged"
Peter Reinebo, former director of the Swedish Olympic Committee, believes that Russian officials may have tried to eavesdrop on Swedish skiers during the Sochi Olympics.
Full doping war in the Olympics: - The USA will not be pressured
The USA, under President Trump, refuses to pressure from WADA regarding funding issues linked to Chinese swimmers amidst claims for fair competition.
The Germans at the Olympics: Gold after twelve years
A German biathlon team received a gold medal for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, reflecting a long-awaited success amidst the sport's recovery from a scandal.
Biathlon: At Least the Former Athletes Celebrate
Former German biathletes are finally awarded their Olympic gold medals from 2014 at a celebratory event in Antholz after a lengthy doping scandal involving Russia.
Olympics 2026: in video, the emotion and La Marseillaise of Martin Fourcade ... who receives his gold medal 16 years later
Martin Fourcade received his gold medal from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics after the disqualification of Russian athlete Evgeny Ustyugov for doping, marking an emotional moment in his career.
2026 Olympics: Martin Fourcade, the emotion of a 6th gold medal awarded sixteen years later
Former French biathlete Martin Fourcade received a gold medal for the mass start event from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics after the disqualification of Russian athlete Evgeny Ustyugov for doping.
Frost ran even to the president. The guru of miraculous Russian girls now scares Olympic Italy
Eteri Tutberidze, a controversial Russian figure skating coach, returns to the Olympics amidst doping accusations, stirring negative sentiments in Italy.
The Olympic audience in Anterselva acknowledges the final consequences of Russia's doping scandal
A special ceremony will be held in Antholz-Anterselva to redistribute Olympic medals to biathlon winners from the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics in light of Russia's doping violations.
Biathlon Mess
Italian biathlete Passler has been reinstated after a doping suspension but will not participate in upcoming races, while Vittozzi finished fifth in the sprint event.
Saved by... Nutella. Doping, Passler readmitted
Rebecca Passler, a young Italian biathlete, has been readmitted to competition following a controversial doping case involving a banned substance, letrozole, that threatened her Olympic dreams.
Real Madrid breaks its losing streak in Belgrade
Real Madrid secured a 77-73 victory against the Partizan in Belgrade, ending their three-game losing streak in Europe.
Skeleton at the Olympics: Silver and Bronze for Jungk and Grotheer
German skeleton athletes Axel Jungk and Christopher Grotheer won silver and bronze medals at the Olympics, while the event was overshadowed by the absence of competitor Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch due to a disqualification.
Meat, pasta, toothpaste, and too much sex: when explanations for doping exceed fantasy
The article discusses various unusual justifications athletes have given for doping violations, exploring the absurdity of some of these explanations.
"It's all Nutella's fault". Hereโs why Rebecca Passler has been readmitted to Milan-Cortina 2026
Rebecca Passler has been reinstated to the national team and can participate in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics following a doping appeal acceptance due to the possibility of unintentional contamination.
Take Everything Away! Ban! Russia is Furious at Athletes Who Left to Compete for Other Countries
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev criticizes athletes who abandon Russia for other nations, calling for severe penalties against them amid ongoing international sanctions and bans.
Biathlete Rebecca Passler: The Story of the Doping Substance in Her Mother's Cancer Medication
Biathlete Rebecca Passler faces a doping scandal after a banned substance was found in her system during a doping control, linked to medication used for her mother's breast cancer treatment.
Euroleague player suspected of doping: suspended indefinitely
Dylan Osetkowski, a key player for the Serbian basketball team Partizan, has been suspended indefinitely due to allegations of doping following a decision by the Spanish anti-doping agency.
Severe allegation from the skiing insider - USA suspected of cheating: "Like doping"
The article discusses allegations against the USA ski team for potentially using illegal substances on athlete Ben Ogden's skis during a recent competition.
2026 Olympics: an Italian athlete, suspended for doping, finally authorized to compete in biathlon
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who was previously suspended for doping, has been cleared to compete in the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina after the Italian anti-doping agency accepted her claim of unintentional ingestion of a banned substance.
Surprising Twist: Athlete Caught for Doping Can Compete in Olympic Games
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who tested positive for doping, will be allowed to compete in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after successfully appealing her case.
Passler, appeal accepted and suspension for doping stopped: traces of letrozole in Nutella
The Italian biathlete Passler has had her doping suspension lifted after traces of a banned substance were found linked to her mother's medication.
The Turnaround: Banned for Doping - Now She Can Compete in the Olympics
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, previously suspended for doping after testing positive for letrozole, has had her ban overturned and is now allowed to compete in the Winter Olympics.
Doping, the Italian Passler wins the appeal: can return to compete
Rebecca Passler's appeal against her provisional suspension due to a doping violation has been accepted, allowing her to participate in the Olympics.
Suspended after positive doping test - still participating in the Olympics
Rebecca Passler, who tested positive for a banned substance, has been allowed to compete in the Olympics after her suspension was lifted.
Suspended After Positive Drug Test โ Still Participating in the Olympics
Rebecca Passler has been allowed to participate in the Olympics despite testing positive for doping due to a ruling that she may have ingested the substance accidentally.