Jamaica sports minister says WADA visit `constructive`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 14:46

Jamaica’s Sports Minister Natalie Neita-Headley has described a visit by inspectors representing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as "constructive".

WADA officials arrive in Jamaica for anti-doping audit

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 09:37

Three high-ranking officials of the World Anti-Doping Agency have arrived in Jamaica to conduct their audit of the country`s anti-doping programmes after weeks of criticism following positive tests from several high-profile athletes.

WADA due in Jamaica next week for doping audit

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:11

A World Anti-Doping Agency team is slated to visit Jamaica on Monday amid reports the country`s athletes could face an Olympic ban over the handling of recent drug scandals.

Caffeine, nicotine to be monitored by WADA

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 14:21

Effects of caffeine, part of everyone`s morning cup of tea or coffee, has got into the new list of substances that would be monitored by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) in order to detect patterns of misuse in sport.

WADA threatens to expel Jamaica on doping issue

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 13:35

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has threatened to expel Jamaica from the next Olympics and other major competitions if it refuses to address shortcomings highlighted by a senior ex-employee.

WADA warns Jamaica to address doping failings

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 14:14

Jamaica has reportedly been warned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that it risked expulsion from major competitions if it failed to address failings pointed out by a former senior employee.

WADA warns Asian Youth Games athletes against doping

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 19:09

The World Anti-Doping Agency is warning all athletes at the Asian Youth Games to `Say No To Doping` in a themed activity that began on Friday, the opening day of competition.

WADA suspends Rio lab

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 15:54

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the Rio de Janeiro laboratory which was expected to analyse urine and blood samples during the 2014 Football World Cup and 2016 Olympics.

IOC nominate Reedie to be head of WADA

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 22:52

Craig Reedie, a driving force behind London`s successful hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games, is all but assured of being the next president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after being nominated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Friday.

Italian police open investigation for doping against Powell, Simpson, physio

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:03

Italian police have opened an investigation for doping against Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson, ANSA news agency reported on Tuesday, as the athletes blamed their physiotherapist after they failed drugs tests.