Results for: International Testing Agency

The International Testing Agency (ITA) reports five positive doping tests at the Paris Olympics, along with 40 rule violations detected during pre-Games testing. The agency collected over 6,000 samples from nearly 39% of athletes, focusing on nations with large teams. The positive tests involved anabolic steroids and a diuretic, leading to disqualifications and disciplinary actions.

Pakistani wrestler Ali Asad has been stripped of his bronze medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. This is the latest in a string of doping violations by Pakistani athletes, highlighting a concerning trend in the country’s sporting landscape.