Athletes Section

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Welcome to your very own section of our website. In this section you can gather the latest information and news related to banned substances and learn about what your rights and responsibilities are with regards to the anti-doping programme.

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We were lucky to catch up with Sarah Ulmer recently and to have a chat with her. Sarah is an athlete representative for WADA and has some great things to say with regards to the issues that are associated with doping in sport. Click on her image and read the interview for yourself.

Recent News

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Tuesday - July 22nd 2008

Probe raises concerns over Olympic drug test - BBC

Major doubts have been raised over a key doping test just weeks before the Beijing Olympics, according to a BBC probe released on Monday. Read more...
Saturday - July 19th 2008

Court won't overturn Chambers life time ban.

British sprinter Dwain Chambers failed Friday in his bid to overturn a lifetime Olympic ban because of doping, and will not be able to compete at the Beijing Games. Read all...
Saturday - July 19th 2008

Vroemen fails second drug test.

The second drugs test carried out on Dutch steeplechaser Simon Vroemen is also positive, news agency ANP reports. Full story...

Events

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Tuesday - July 8th 2008

Divers enjoy athlete outreach.

Drug Free Sport NZ and Diving New Zealand provided opportunity for young athletes to be educated about anti-doping issues at the Diving NZ Nationals hosted at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre late last week.
Monday - June 23rd 2008

Pharmex 08 Event a success.

Drug Free Sport NZ and the Pharmacy Guild have initiated a strong relationship in an effort to reinforce athlete support in New Zealand. The relationship has kicked off with Drug Free Sport NZ providing an information stand at Pharmex 08 in Auckland.
Sunday - March 2nd 2008

Young track cyclists hungry for knowledge.

Athletes at the ILT velodrome in Invercargill tested their anti-doping knowledge, and gathered valuable resources as part of the Drug Free Sport NZ outreach programme today.