shot-button
Union Budget Union Budget
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Next WADA code to ban dopers from Olympics

Next WADA code to ban dopers from Olympics

Updated on: 03 June,2012 07:54 AM IST  | 
Agencies |

The next world anti-doping code, scheduled for 2015, will bid to prevent athletes who have been found guilty of doping from competing at the Olympic Games following the end of their suspension.

Next WADA code to ban dopers from Olympics

Listen to this article
Next WADA code to ban dopers from Olympics
x
00:00

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had included a similar ruling in its Olympic charter in 2008.

But the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled last October that this was an illegal sanction, and the IOC was forced to backtrack and abandon the stipulation before next month’s London Olympics.


The 2015 world anti-doping code will seek to legalise a ban by implementing a “Limitation on Participation in the Olympic Games,” first draft of the code revealed on Friday.



"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK