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Vladimir Putin defends Maria Sharapova, says banned drug meldonium not `doping`

Since tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted last month that she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.

Apr 14, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Russian race walkers Kaniskina, Kirdyapkin stripped of 2012 Olympic medals

The IAAF appealed on six cases where they said RUSADA had been "selective" in annulling previous results.

Mar 24, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Fears for Russia as IAAF extend ban

Russia`s Olympic quest will likely be decided in the May Council meeting.

Mar 12, 2016, 00:07 AM IST

Sebastian Coe says Kenya could be banned from 2016 Rio Olympics

This could serve as a big blow for the Kenyans.

Feb 18, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

Russian bank threatens to sue WADA over IAAF sponsorship claims

In 2006, VTB became the first Russian company ever to sign with the IAAF.

Feb 17, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

Nestle terminates IAAF sponsorship over scandals

Nestle said it had informed the IAAF of its decision and would "await a formal acknowledgement from them that our partnership has ended".

Feb 11, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

Yelena Isinbayeva's anticipated return on hold due to leg injury

Two-time Olympic champion took a break after winning the 2013 world championships.

Feb 06, 2016, 23:49 PM IST

IAAF seeks Chinese help in athlete's claims of systematic doping

The previously unseen letter was apparently written by Wang ​Junxia in 1995.

Feb 05, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe denies he's source of 'bribery' claims

Ed Warner said there had been allegations of "brown envelopes" and bribe demands.
 

Jan 29, 2016, 10:57 AM IST

Embattled Sebastian Coe 'not in denial' of challenge facing IAAF

Coe served eight years as a vice-president under Lamine Diack​.

Jan 19, 2016, 23:18 PM IST

Usain Bolt shocked by scandal-hit IAAF, against resetting athletics world records

IAAF have failed their athletes, says Usain Bolt.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Corruption `embedded` in world athletics: WADA

Former leader Lamine Diack faces criminal charges in France over allegations that he took more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in bribes from Russian athletes and officials to cover up failed drug tests.

Jan 14, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack​ organised conspiracy, corruption, says WADA commission report

Pound`s report added to a rapidly growing scandal involving organised doping and its concealment that has rocked world athletics.

Jan 14, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

There was no IAAF cover-up on positive drug tests by Russian athletes: Sebastian Coe

Claims have emerged that the IAAF was aware of illegal and dangerous levels of doping in Russian athletics as far back as 2009.

Jan 13, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Life bans for former IAAF officials for alleged doping cover-ups

In a landmark step, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Thursday handed bans to four individuals, including life ban to the son of former president Lamine Diack, for their alleged roles in doping cover-ups.

Jan 07, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

New IAAF road map includes doubling anti-doping budget

The aim of the plan, according to the IAAF, is to make the governing body "an accountable, responsible and responsive organisation".

Jan 06, 2016, 02:22 AM IST

Indian athletics in 2015: Dutee's landmark case, Rio Olympics berths for 15 high points

Indian athletics is yet to open its medal account in the Olympics but track and field contingent is set to be a sizeable one in the Rio Games next year with 15 having made the cut so far.

Dec 20, 2015, 20:47 PM IST

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack admits asking Russia for EUR 1.5m for political campaign

Diack, who served world athletics chief for 16 years until August, was arrested by French investigators in the first week of Novemeber.

Dec 19, 2015, 23:59 PM IST

Ex-IAAF chief says Russia meddled in Senegal vote: Report

Diack, his legal adviser Habib Cisse and a former IAAF doctor are being investigated for corruption.

Dec 19, 2015, 10:32 AM IST

Four officials face IAAF doping cover-up hearing

The four officials, none of whom are expected to attend the private three-day hearing, include former IAAF consultant Papa Massata Diack.

Dec 16, 2015, 16:19 PM IST