University Of Waterloo Developing A 10-Second Drug Test For Athletes
The University of Waterloo is developing a rapid, on-site screening technology to test athletes for up to 100 different substances in a mere 10-seconds
Australia Gives David McKienzie 4-Year Doping Ban
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has put down a four-year ban on American David McKienzie after finding two prohibited substances in a drug test during the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Finals in Sydney.
Jakub Rohnka Fails Doping Test In Poland
Methylhexanamine, a banned stimulant, was found in the athlete’s blood.
International Testing Agency Moves Closer To Being Operational
The Foundation Board of the ITA, along with its Chair Dr Valérie Fourneyron, held its first meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday 18 January, which marks a further step on the organisation’s road to becoming fully operational in early 2018.
(BEL) VBC Waremme Releases Ivaylo Velikov Amid Doping Allegations
Bulgarian middle blocker Ivaylo Velikov has allegedly been tested positive for a doping violation
VolleyMob Year in Review: November 2017
November brought several international and domestic announcements regarding newly formed league and 2018 slates, while the collegiate volleyball world was busy wrapping up the regular season and preparing for postseason play.
VolleyMob Year in Review: October 2017
Attendance records, upsets and win streaks highlighted the collegiate volleyball landscape in October, while the 2018 World Championships field was set, the FIVB tested new beach rules and announced two drug-related reinstatements on the international scene.
FIVB Received Names Of Russian Athletes With Allegedly-Doctored Tests
FIVB confirmed this month that it received from WADA the names of Russian athletes implicated in reports of a state-sponsored doping program in Russia that covered up positive anti-doping tests.
Fabien Whitfield’s Appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport Denied
As the end of 2017 approaches, the FIVB has begun posting different anti-doping decisions from throughout the year, including one…
Member of Chinese U18 Volleyball Team Suspended for 10 Months
An unnamed Chinese Junior National Team member has received a 10-month doping suspension.
