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The ITA, on behalf of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), reports that Bulgarian sambo athlete Plamen Yordanov has been sanctioned with a four-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance meldonium.
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Join the inaugural Clean Sport in Action Forum 2026! Connect with 63 expert speakers in 11 sessions.
⏳ Early-bird registration available until March 14.
Over 80 organisations registered to tackle anti-doping challenges together.
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The ITA, on behalf of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, reports that Moroccan ju-jitsu athlete Ilyas Aasli has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), reports that the Colombian UCI Continental Team Medellin - EPM has been suspended for 30 days following a decision by the UCI Disciplinary Commission.
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🗓️ Mark your calendars! Join us for our third webinar of 2026, Ask the Expert: TUEs, featuring Pedro Gonçalves, ITA Science & Medical Manager.
Have questions? Submit them in advance using the registration link!
🔗 Registration link: vuuvyv.short.gy/AiD093
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), reports that the Portuguese UCI Continental Team Feirense Beeceler has been suspended for 22 days following a decision by the UCI Disciplinary Commission.
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Strong women. Strong values. Stronger sport.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who inspire change, champion integrity, and help shape the future of clean sport. 💜
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), reports that Vietnamese weightlifter Dinh Thi Pham has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for United World Wrestling (UWW), reports that wrestler Avtandil Kentchadze from Georgia has accepted a twenty-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance clomifene.
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CAS ADD has confirmed that wrestler Tsogbadrakh Tseveensuren committed an ADRV for the presence and use of testosterone and has sanctioned him with four years of ineligibility, as well as the disqualification of all results obtained from 29 March 2025.
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The ITA, on behalf of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, reports that Olaf Kepa has accepted a 5-year ban after testing positive for the prohibited substances metandienone, stenbolone, dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone, drostanolone, anastrozole, octodrine and GW501516.
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The ITA, on behalf of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), reports that Uzbek athlete Shokhrukhbek Gapurov has accepted a three-year sanction after testing positive for the prohibited substance meldonium.
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Watch the full recording now on our YouTube channel! Richard Driscoll answered your questions!
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The ITA leading an independent anti-doping program for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), reports that weightlifter Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera has accepted a fourteen-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance clomifene.
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program on behalf of World Gymnastics, reports that French gymnast Cameron-Lie Bernard has accepted a twenty-two-month period of ineligibility for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
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The International Testing Agency (ITA) & International Golf Federation (IGF) are extending their partnership on the IGF anti-doping program through 2028! 🏌️♂️
Ensuring fair play for all golf athletes.
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Day 2 of the Clean Sport in Action Forum will conclude with two practice-focused sessions addressing the operational backbone of anti-doping.
🟩Operational Excellence in Anti-Doping Testing and Workforce Management
🟩Challenges & Solutions for Anti-Doping Laboratories
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The ITA, leading an independent anti-doping program for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), reports that player Yadir Drake Dominguez from Cuba has been sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance clomifene.
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A huge thank you to our partners for their support during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Together, we ensured a strong anti-doping program for all athletes at the Games. 🙌
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The ITA, on behalf of the World Baseball Softball Confederation, reports that Anderson De León has been sanctioned with a 5-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substances amphetamine, methamphetamine and stanozolol metabolites, respectively.
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❄️ Milano Cortina 2026 – ITA Staff FAQ Special Edition
In this edition, Jack from the ITA Testing Department explains how the ITA determines when and where athletes are tested during @milanocortina2026.
Follow our series as we drop more interesting clips.
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🌟 Excited for our 2nd monthly webinar of 2026!
Join Doping Control Officer Richard Driscoll for a live Q&A.
Submit your questions via the registration link!
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❄️ Milano Cortina 2026 – ITA Staff FAQ Special Edition
In this edition, Spencer from the ITA Operations Development Team answers a frequent question: Are samples analysed for genetic doping?
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The ITA, on behalf of United World Wrestling (UWW), reports that Mexican wrestler Jose Andres Vargas Rueda has accepted a 3-month period of ineligibility after testing positive for the prohibited substance Carboxy-THC.
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❄️ Milano Cortina 2026 – ITA Staff FAQ Special Edition
With the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 fully under way, Joël from the ITA Testing Department highlights what athletes should be aware of during the Games.
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Sport is built on talent, dedication & integrity.
If you know something against these values, your voice matters!
REVEAL ensures your report is confidential & secure. 🔐
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Day 2 of Clean Sport in Action 2026 will kick off with sessions tackling communication, complex contamination cases and the future of intelligence and investigations in anti-doping.
🎟️ Early-bird rates available until 14 March 2026
Register now: csia.ita.sport/
We're thrilled to welcome Annika Urvikko as our new ITA Education Ambassador! 🌟
A former Olympic gymnast and a champion for education and community, she’s here to inspire athletes worldwide.
Let's #KeepSportReal! 🌍💪
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World Aquatics underlines its commitment to clean sport through a renewed and extended partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA), which will run through to 2028.
▶️Read the full article here: bit.ly/4qo5fZp
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