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RECENT DOPING CASES/SANCTIONS IMPOSED IN SA JUN-JUL 2024
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) imposed the following sanctions for the period of June -July 2024: Quintin Van Der Merwe South African Powerlifting Federation (SAPF) | Four…
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RECENT DOPING CASES / SANCTIONS IMPOSED IN SA 2024
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) imposed the following sanctions for the period February 2024 – 30 May 2024: Minor (Name Redacted) Athletics South Africa (ASA) | 18…
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Temporary Suspension of the SA Anti-Doping Laboratory
SAIDS notes with concern the six-month suspension imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the South African Doping Control Laboratory (SADoCoL). The suspension is due to quality assurance matters…
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Which substance was added to the prohibited list in 2024?
Which substance was added to the prohibited list in 2024? a. Caffeine b. Tramadol c. None of the above “Winning Answer: B – Tramadol” More information on tramadol: Tramadol is…
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RECENT DOPING CASES / SANCTIONS IMPOSED IN SA 2023
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) imposed the following sanctions for the period August 2023 to December 2023:   Vandam Mbuyi Mixed Martial Arts South Africa (MMASAPRO) EFC fighter…
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What athletes and athlete support personnel need to know about Tramadol.
Find the information on Tramadol, released by WADA: Technical Letter dealing with the Minimum Reporting Level (MRL) for tramadol (TL25 tramadol) Download Tramadol TL25   Tramadol factsheet for medical professionals…
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