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02 September 2024
Softball athlete sanctioned for cannabis
The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has sanctioned a softball athlete after they tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
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22 August 2024
Rugby player sanctioned for importing banned substance
The New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee has banned a rugby player for two years after a package containing the banned substance BPC-157 was intercepted by the NZ Customs Service.
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05 August 2024
Contributing science expertise to anti-doping measures at the Games
With the Games now in full swing, we share the details of what’s involved in a large-scale anti-doping operation and how we supported New Zealand athletes in the run up to Paris 2024.
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12 July 2024
Rugby player gets anti-doping ban for importing banned substances
The New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee has banned a recreational rugby player for two years after a package containing multiple banned substances was intercepted at the border by NZ Customs in October 2022.
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05 June 2024
The hidden dangers in your medicine cabinet
Pseudoephedrine may be back on shelves, but it remains banned in-competition according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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23 May 2024
Three crucial questions for athletes with asthma
Some asthma medications are banned in sport or may have conditions, such as maximum dosages, attached to their use.
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23 April 2024
Anti-doping agency waits for more information on Chinese positive doping results
NZ athletes have the right to expect a strong and transparent anti-doping system that is applied consistently to all athletes, no matter what country they come from.
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05 April 2024
Archer banned for two years after positive test for beta blocker
The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has banned an archery athlete from all sport for two years after a positive test for a banned beta blocker.
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25 March 2024
Powerlifter gets anti-doping ban for Ritalin
The Sport Tribunal of New Zealand has banned powerlifter Chris Kennedy from sport for two years after a positive test for Ritalin.
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