News
June 5th, 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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May 23rd, 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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April 23rd, 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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April 5th, 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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March 25th, 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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March 21st, 2024
Our transition to a new integrity commission
The way integrity is protected in our sporting community is changing – and Drug Free Sport New Zealand is an integral part of that.
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February 12th, 2024
Strict liability: Horror stories and staying safe
From the gymnast who didn’t check their meds to a British sprinter whose contaminated supplement lost their team Olympic silver, we share some strict liability horror stories and key advice to help athletes stay safe.
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August 7th, 2023
Four surprising anti-doping facts
Anti-doping rules apply to us all. Find out what that means.
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