On 25 September 2024 the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) released its revised 2025 edition of its List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. This blog sets out what the key changes are, and what steps those bound by the WADA Code can take to avoid breaches and/or sanctions.
The list can be read in full here: …
In a recent decision by the National Anti-Doping Panel, professional rugby league player David Foggin-Johnston was given a two-year ban from sport following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the Presence and Use of cocaine. This article delves into the details of the case, examining the charges, proceedings and key takeaways.
Background
Mr Foggin-Johnston has played…
As most readers probably know (especially those that read our WADA & Whereabouts article), at the beginning of each quarter of the year professional athletes are required to send a report of their whereabouts to sporting authorities. In other words, the athletes have to inform anti-doping agencies where they will be and pick a time…
For those of you not lucky enough to attend this year’s conference don’t fear! I’ve picked a few highlights for you, but first, what is LawInSport? LawInSport is an information provider, creating content and a community. Their website hosts over 2,000 sports law related articles by 700 authors and they boast over 50,000 monthly readers.…
A Brief History
In 1999 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established following the World Conference on Doping in Sport held in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the “Declaration of Lausanne” by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As an independent governing body, WADA’s goal is to “promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against…
