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Greek soccer player’s alleged doping incident prompts UEFA investigation
Following an alleged positive doping sample from a Greek soccer player after a match against Georgia in Tbilisi, UEFA and the International Testing Agency (ITA) have initiated an investigation. The Hellenic Soccer Federation (EPO) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (EOKAN) are currently awaiting official updates.
Paul Pogba handed four-year ban for doping offence
Despite the ruling from Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal imposing the maximum penalty, Pogba maintains his innocence, stating he never intentionally violated anti-doping regulations
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Questions swirl as Russian skater awaits Beijing Olympics doping fate
Questions grew on Feb. 12 over why it took six weeks for Kamila Valieva's failed drug test to come to light, as the 15-year-old Russian figure skater fights to stay at the Beijing Olympics.
It’s Official: Russian Figure Skater’s Positive Doping Test was Confirmed
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva gave a positive doping test on December 25 last year during the Russian national championship, the International Testing Agency (ITA) officially announced. Valieva, 15 years of age, used the banned substance trimetazidine.
Bulgaria to Host World Cadet Wrestling Championship
Bulgaria's capital Sophia is set to host 2019 World Cadet Wrestling Championship starting on Monday, with 30 young Turkish wrestlers also taking part in the championship.
Wrestlers in under 18 categories will compete for a total of 30 gold medals -- 20 out of them for men's events in Greco-Roman, and freestyle wrestling and 10 others in the women's categories.