On 25 September 2024, WADA released its revised 2025 Prohibited List which takes effect from 1 January 2025. Key changes include allowing blood donation by athletes under specific conditions, classifying Hydrafinil as a non-specified stimulant and confirming Guanfacine as non-prohibited.
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Anti-Doping | Lex Sportiva, published by Lex Sportiva, focuses on legal issues surrounding doping in sports. The blog covers updates to prohibited substance lists, analyses of doping cases and sanctions, and the regulatory frameworks established by organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It discusses the implications of doping violations for athletes, including disciplinary procedures and compliance requirements. The blog also addresses broader topics such as the history and governance of anti-doping efforts, athlete whereabouts rules, and the impact of doping allegations on sports reputations.
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