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AAA Arbitrator Imposes One-Year Sanction on Table Tennis Athlete Kanak Jha for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
AAA arbitrator imposes one-year sanction for Kanak Jha, a table tennis athlete from Milpitas, Calif.

AAA Arbitrator Imposes Four-Year Sanction on Weightlifting Athlete Robert Scavilla for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
An AAA arbitrator imposed a four-year sanction on weightlifting athlete Robert Scavilla.

U.S. Wrestling Athlete Jordan Oliver Accepts Sanction for Second Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Jordan Oliver, of Jersey City, N.J., an athlete in the sport of wrestling, has accepted a two-year suspension for his second anti-doping rule violation.

U.S. Track and Field Athlete Raven Saunders Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Raven Saunders, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted an 18-month suspension for a Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period.

USADA Launches Enhanced Anti-Doping Course for Health Professionals in Collaboration with Stanford Medicine
USADA is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced anti-doping education tool for health professionals in collaboration with Stanford Medicine.

Nearly 1,000 Olympic & Paralympic Athletes Share Feedback with USADA
USADA surveyed testing pool athletes to better understand their perceptions of doping and get their feedback on anti-doping efforts.

USADA Launches Enhanced Anti-Doping Course for Health Professionals in Collaboration with Stanford Medicine
USADA is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced anti-doping education tool for health professionals in collaboration with Stanford Medicine.

Nearly 1,000 Olympic & Paralympic Athletes Share Feedback with USADA
USADA surveyed testing pool athletes to better understand their perceptions of doping and get their feedback on anti-doping efforts.

USADA Implements New Paperless Technology
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is excited to announce the implementation of a new paperless anti-doping system, MODOC.

ITA and USADA Meetings Reinforce Partnership Ahead of LA 2028
The International Testing Agency (ITA) visited USADA to further strengthen their close collaboration ahead of the Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

USADA and FISU Collaborate for a Clean 2023 World University Games
The International University Sports Federation partnered with USADA to protect clean sport at the 2023 World University Games held January 12-22, 2023.

USADA Names John Bobo as Chief Operating and Innovation Officer
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is pleased to announce that John Bobo has joined USADA as its Chief Operating and Innovation Officer (COIO)

Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on 2023 WADA Prohibited List
An explanation of key changes to the 2023 WADA Prohibited List, which identifies substances and methods that are prohibited in sport.

FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Safety Protocols
With testing in full force, here are answers for athletes to common questions about anti-doping rules, vaccines, and COVID-19 protocols.

Athlete Advisory: Key Changes to the World Anti-Doping Code
While there are many changes reflected in the 2021 WADA Code, here are some of the key changes that athletes should be aware of below.

Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on the 2021 World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List
For the 2021 Prohibited List, WADA made several changes that could impact athletes’ use of substances and treatments.

Athlete Responsibilities and Failures to Comply with Sample Collection
What athletes need to know about their responsibilities during sample collection and what may be considered a failure to comply.

USADA Implementing New Sample Collection Equipment
USADA will begin implementing new sample collection equipment as part of its continued commitment to innovation and providing athletes with the best possible anti-doping solutions.

Supplement High Risk List: What are Regulatory Warnings?
Learn more about regulatory warnings on the dietary supplements featured on the Supplement Connect High Risk List.

3 Supplement Manufacturers Charged in Criminal Cases
Despite the challenges of removing illegal products from the market, regulators do occasionally catch up with the people who own and run fraudulent supplement businesses.

Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
USADA currently recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.

TrueSport Releases New Resource on Dietary Supplements for Athletes and Parents
TrueSport is excited to announce the release of a new resource to help parents and athletes make healthy choices when it comes to nutrition and dietary supplements.

Protecting Athletes and Consumers: USADA’s Fight Against Supplement Risks
By supporting legislation and initiatives to protect athletes and consumers, USADA has demonstrated its commitment to educate athletes & consumers about supplement risks.

Clean Sport Red Flags #4: High-Risk Dietary Supplements
When it comes to supplements, there is a spectrum of risk for a positive anti-doping test or adverse health event. There are numerous red flags to look out for as an athlete or consumer considering the use of supplements.

AAA Arbitrator Imposes One-Year Sanction on Table Tennis Athlete Kanak Jha for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
AAA arbitrator imposes one-year sanction for Kanak Jha, a table tennis athlete from Milpitas, Calif.

AAA Arbitrator Imposes Four-Year Sanction on Weightlifting Athlete Robert Scavilla for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
An AAA arbitrator imposed a four-year sanction on weightlifting athlete Robert Scavilla.

U.S. Wrestling Athlete Jordan Oliver Accepts Sanction for Second Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Jordan Oliver, of Jersey City, N.J., an athlete in the sport of wrestling, has accepted a two-year suspension for his second anti-doping rule violation.

U.S. Track and Field Athlete Raven Saunders Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Raven Saunders, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted an 18-month suspension for a Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period.

Five Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Accept Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Five athletes have accepted sanctions for anti-doping rules violations from the 2022 IBJJF World No-Gi Championships.

WADA Rules Must Change: Pet Medication Causes Violation for Czech Cycling Athlete
Katerina Nash returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited substance that she was exposed to through no fault of her own.

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on HISA’s Selection of an Enforcement Agency
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on HISA’s Selection of an Enforcement Agency

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Eric Lira Investigation Conducted Under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
This is a wonderful example of the power of whistleblowers coming forward to trusted anti-doping agencies and law enforcement to ensure the protection of the Olympic Games.

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Equine Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program Negotiations
After months of negotiations, we have been unable to enter an agreement in line with the requirements of the Act, and one which would have given USADA a reasonable chance to put in place a credible and effective program.

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on HISA Announcement of Proposed Implementation Date for Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program
USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart comments on HISA Announcement of Proposed Implementation Date for Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on HISA Introduction of Equine Protocol, Prohibited List, and Definitions
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on HISA Introduction of Equine Protocol, Prohibited List, and Definitions

Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on CAS Decision to Uphold Four-Year Sanctions for Alberto Salazar and Dr. Jeffrey Brown
The CAS Panel upheld multiple anti-doping rule violations and four-year sanctions against both Coach Alberto Salazar and Dr. Jeffrey Brown.

TrueSport Partners with Hillside Connection for a TrueSport Community Model
TrueSport announces its new partnership with Hillside Connection, a youth sport organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

TrueSport Adds Seven National Governing Bodies of Sport as Partners to Expand Values-Based Education Initiative
TrueSport has announced the addition of seven new governing bodies of sport as partners in it’s growing expert-backed content program.

TrueSport Welcomes More Subject-Matter Experts to Grow Resources for Youth Sport Community
TrueSport® announced additional partnerships with diverse subject-matter experts who will contribute clinical insights and evidence-based guidance.

TrueSport Launches Expert Program to Enrich Research-Based Youth Sport Initiative
TrueSport today announced partnerships with top subject-matter experts who will support new TrueSport curriculum, articles, and videos.

SportsEngine, Inc. and TrueSport Announce Winner of Champion Coach Recognition Program
SportsEngine, Inc. and TrueSport announced the winner of their Champion Coach Recognition Program.

TrueSport Adds Five New Governing Bodies of Sport as Partners to Expand Impact of Expert-Backed Content Program
TrueSport has announced the addition of five new governing bodies of sport as partners in its growing expert-backed content program.