279 sportspersons have flunked dope tests in last 2 years

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 16:18

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders` list.

Doping hits Indian athletics ahead of Asian Championships

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 22:34

The Indian athletics contingent was on Tuesday hit by doping incident just a day before the start of the biennial Asian Championships.

Woman athlete flunks dope test during Sr. National Ch`ship

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:24

A medal-winning woman shot-putter at last month`s 53rd National Interstate Senior Athletics Championship has flunked the dope test, conducted by NADA.

`Nightmare` over, Vijender gets back to normal life

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 16:25

The nightmare is finally over and I am back to a normal life", said a relieved Vijender Singh as he broke his silence on the sensational drug scandal that severely hurt his reputation.

NADA may release Vijender Singh`s test reports today

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 13:19

National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) is likely to release the test reports of Olympian Vijender Singh on Friday.

Zafar Iqbal, M Venu included in NADA panels

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 21:13

Former India hockey captain Zafar Iqbal and boxing great M Venu were on Tuesday included in the National Anti-Doping Agency`s Appeal Panel and Disciplinary Panel respectively, after reconstitution of the two bodies.

Canadian Kabaddi player tests positive in World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 20:03

A Canadian player participating in the ongoing third kabaddi World Cup here has tested positive for a banned substance.

World Cup Kabaddi: NADA collects samples of 81 players

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 15:30

The teams of National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) collected samples of 81 players of all the teams who are taking part in the ongoing third World Cup Kabaddi.

NADA collects 121 samples in run-up to London Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 22:51

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) has collected 121 samples of sportspersons from eight disciplines in the final run up to the London Olympics starting from July 27.

Six athletes caught for doping in Police Athletics C`ship

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 19:24

Six athletes were on Tuesday caught for doping during the 60th All India Police Athletics Championship 2011, held from March 12 to 15.

`No banned substances found during NADA`s surprise checks`

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 23:29

No banned substances were found from the possession of athletes during the National Anti Doping Agency`s (NADA) recently-conducted surprise checks at various sports centres in the country, Sports Minister Ajay Maken informed the Lok Sabha.

NADA issues dos and don`ts list to Oly-bound athletes

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 19:19

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Tuesday issued a list of dos and don`ts to athletes, who are going to represent India in the upcoming London Olympics, strictly warning them against the usage of performance enhancing drugs.