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27 Kenyan athletes, including marathon runner Rita Jeptoo and national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, have been temporarily suspended for doping violations, according to Kenya's anti-doping agency.

Sweden has been awarded a retroactive Olympic bronze medal in biathlon from the 2010 Winter Olympics due to doping violations by a Russian competitor.

Mykhailo Mudryk, currently banned from Chelsea training due to a doping violation, has been seen training at another English club's facilities.

Finnish skier Ari Luusua's participation in the prestigious Vasaloppet race has sparked outrage in Sweden due to his recent doping history.

Finnish skier Ari Luusua, recently back from a four-year doping ban, sparked controversy in Sweden after finishing eighth in the Vasaloppet race.

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler was banned due to doping just before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, expressing her distress over the incident on Instagram.

Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji has received a two-year ban for violating doping regulations after refusing a test, allegedly with the help of her boyfriend.

Denzel Bentley advocates for the stripping of Janibek Alimkhanuly's world title due to a doping violation.

Swedish Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed expressed concern over the low number of doping tests conducted on Swedish athletes ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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.

The Sports Court has reduced a two-year competition ban imposed on Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji for a doping violation.

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.

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.

The Latvian government has appointed Artūrs Balodis-Rozītis as the new head of the Appeals Commission for doping cases, replacing Māris Liepiņš following concerns about the commission's work.

Germany's Olympic performance has been criticized, with calls for genuine reforms and acknowledgment of ongoing issues like doping.

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.

Russian athletes will participate in the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, marking an end to the country's isolation in international sports.

The article discusses accusations of cheating within the Olympic curling sport, focusing on Canada's Marc Kennedy amid an upcoming match against Norway.

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.

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.

Biat athlete Rebecca Passler has not been selected for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics despite winning an appeal against her doping suspension.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

Freestyle skier Emma Weiß discusses the challenges and excitement of aerial skiing, highlighting the rigorous training and the risks involved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eteri Tutberidze, a controversial Russian figure skating coach, returns to the Olympics amidst doping accusations, stirring negative sentiments in Italy.

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.

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.

Real Madrid secured a 77-73 victory against the Partizan in Belgrade, ending their three-game losing streak in Europe.

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.

The article discusses various unusual justifications athletes have given for doping violations, exploring the absurdity of some of these explanations.

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.

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.

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.

The article discusses allegations against the USA ski team for potentially using illegal substances on athlete Ben Ogden's skis during a recent competition.

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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Passler's appeal against her provisional suspension due to a doping violation has been accepted, allowing her to participate 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.

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.

Two South Korean skiers were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after their skis tested positive for banned fluorinated wax.