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Doping

Olympics–Ski Jumping–WADA on lookout over alleged penis‑enhancement claims

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill Training - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 05, 2026 General view of Stelvio Ski Centre after training REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill Training - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 05, 2026 General view of Stelvio Ski Centre after training REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Doping chiefs vow to look into Olympic ski jumping ‘penis injection’ claims

A female ski jumper competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Feb 5.
A female ski jumper competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Feb 5.

Countries have long tested their own athletes for doping – that could soon change

A person works in the laboratories of the Italian Sports Medicine Federation (FMSI) headquarters and antidoping laboratory, in Rome on January 2026. The facility, one of 30 worldwide accredited by the WADA (World Antidoping Agency), is located on the outskirts of the capital, making Italy a point of reference not only for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, but also for the international sports system.
A person works in the laboratories of the Italian Sports Medicine Federation (FMSI) headquarters and antidoping laboratory, in Rome on January 2026. The facility, one of 30 worldwide accredited by the WADA (World Antidoping Agency), is located on the outskirts of the capital, making Italy a point of reference not only for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, but also for the international sports system.

Figure skating-Russia's Valieva returns to competition after four-year doping ban

2022 Beijing Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Free Skating - Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China - February 17, 2022. Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee in action. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
2022 Beijing Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Free Skating - Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China - February 17, 2022. Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee in action. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Charlotte Hornets hold off Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs for sixth NBA win in a row

Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets shooting the ball over Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs during the Hornets' 111-106 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Jan 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets shooting the ball over Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs during the Hornets' 111-106 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Jan 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jannik Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner during press conference REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner during press conference REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Reece Prescod’s Enhanced Games decision understandable on human level, says UK Sport official

FILE PHOTO: Athletics - 2022 European Championships - Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany - August 16, 2022 Britain's Reece Prescod in action during the Men's 100m Semi Final 2 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - 2022 European Championships - Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany - August 16, 2022 Britain's Reece Prescod in action during the Men's 100m Semi Final 2 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

Kenya’s 2021 New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Kenya's Albert Korir celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the men's elite race at the 2025 New York marathon.
Kenya's Albert Korir celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the men's elite race at the 2025 New York marathon.

UK Athletics chief ‘appalled’ as sprinter Reece Prescod joins Enhanced Games

FILE PHOTO: Athletics - 2022 European Championships - Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany - August 16, 2022 Britain's Reece Prescod in action during the Men's 100m Semi Final 2 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - 2022 European Championships - Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany - August 16, 2022 Britain's Reece Prescod in action during the Men's 100m Semi Final 2 REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.