Joint Statement from Global Athlete and FairSport following The New York Times and ARD reports on the Positive Drug Tests of 23 Chinese Swimmers
Over the past two days, the New York Times and ARD exposed allegations that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) covered up positive doping tests of the banned substance Trimetazidine (TMZ) from twenty-three Chinese athletes in early 2021.
2023: End of the Year Message from FairSport and Global Athlete
On behalf of our small, dedicated team at FairSport and Global Athlete, we thank you for your continued partnership and support. Through an athletes' first approach, FairSport is committed to the anti-doping movement and to funding Global Athlete to promote fair, safe, and ethical, sport.
2022: End of the Year Message from FairSport and Global Athlete
Globally, 2022 has been a very busy year for athletes and those advocating for athlete rights. Collectively, the effort to bring awareness, justice and safety to athletes has never been more powerful, nor voices louder. On behalf of our small, dedicated team at FairSport and Global Athlete, we thank you for your continued partnership and support.
2021: End of the Year Message from FairSport and Global Athlete
Dear Athletes and Supporters of Fair and Ethical Sport,
As 2021 comes to an end, our small, dedicated team at FairSport and Global Athlete thank you for your continued support.
FairSport is as committed as ever to eradicating cheating in sport. We continue to support whistleblowers and promote clean sport around the world. Additionally, we are fully committed to helping athletes through our ongoing support of Global Athlete. Read More.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport Decision
The Court of Arbitration for Sport Decision panel accepted that Forum Messages in the LIMS system were fabricated, modified and deleted in an attempt to blame and frame Dr Rodchenkov and Dr Solobevsky for the manipulations of the Russian doping scheme. These were accurately described as a stunning deception and the figurative “smoking gun” in the case. Read the full decision here.
Global Athlete Podcast: Russian Doping with Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov
Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov took the world by surprise when he went public and revealed Russia’s doping practices in 2016. Dr. Rodchenkov shares his experience in the Russian doping system, what policy changes athletes worldwide still need and what the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act means for the world of international sport.
Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine Enforcement of Criminal Anti-Doping Law at Tokyo Olympics
At the hearing, witnesses discuss the importance of the Rodchenkov Act for victims of doping fraud and what athletes should expect going forward. Witnesses also discuss concrete aspects of the law’s enforcement—who will be responsible, how investigations would be initiated, and how perpetrators might be arrested and brought to trial for their crimes.
FairSport Statement on the Passage of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
The passage of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act marks a great day for clean athletes of the world. The sponsors and providers of doping inducements, particularly in coordinated and organized State programs, will now for the first time be liable for their actions and subject to severe financial and legal penalties.
Grigory Rodchenkov awarded the 2020 William Hill Sports Book of the Year
The William Hill Sports Book of the Year judging panel, chaired by Alyson Rudd, stated there was simply no contest for the top honour given the stunning revelations, captivating narrative and far-reaching effects of Rodchenkov’s book.
RODCHENKOV ACT PASSES SENATE, GOES TO PRESIDENT FOR SIGNATURE
Yesterday, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (H.R. 835) passed the U.S. Senate, completing its course through both chambers of Congress. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for signature. Passage
A New Independent Athlete Organization -The Athletics Association
FairSport was a founding partner with Global Athlete. Fostering independent athlete organizations is part of Global Athlete's mandate.
OpEd: Edwin Moses, Olympian and Chair of the Laureus World Sports Academy, Challenge to WADA
The senior International Olympic Committee member, Dick Pound should be recognized for being a loyalist for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in his criticism of the report to Congress on WADA’s reform efforts by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Unfortunately, a blindly loyal WADA soldier is not what the world’s athletes need right now -- athletes need a truly independent WADA with independent athlete representation.
Report to Congress on World Anti-Doping Agency Reform Efforts Office of National Drug Control Policy
On the 17th June 2020, the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) submitted a report on reform efforts undertaken by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in the wake of the Russian doping scandal.
Statement on Richard McLaren’s Independent Report on Corruption in the International Weightlifting Federation
FairSport commends Richard McLaren and the German news organization ARD for exposing doping corruption, vote buying and money laundering within the International Federation of Weightlifting.
FairSport Highlights Myths in Response to WADA and IOC Lobbying Efforts on Capitol Hill
In advance of the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on February 5 on Athlete Safety and the Integrity of U.S. Sport, FairSport wishes to highlight the myths and clarify certain facts in response to comments distributed to U.S. lawmakers by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA).
FairSport and Global Athlete Applaud Senators Moran, Gardner, Warner and Blumenthal for Co-Sponsorship of Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
FairSport is grateful for the leadership of Senators Moran, Gardner, Warner and Blumenthal who have confirmed their co-sponsorship of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act. They join Senators Wicker, Whitehouse, Cardin and Leahy in support of the bill.
There must be no more delays, no more procrastination, no more if’s and no more but’s from WADA over Russian systematic doping
The integrity of sport and the credibility of WADA as an institution are at real risk. Under its newly-acquired powers, WADA for the first time ever has at its disposal the ability to act as a global watchdog is expected to act: with stringent sanctions for doping offences.
International Athlete-Led Movement Launches “to change sport for the better and bring it into the 21st century”
New Athlete-led Movement called Global Athlete to inspire and lead positive change across the world of sport and to balance the power between athletes and sports administrators.