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NZ Runner suspended for canrenone anti-doping violation

The Sports Tribunal has suspended New Zealand runner, Anna Bramley, for three months due to a positive test for the prohibited substance canrenone (a metabolite of spironolactone). Full Press Release

Cannabis Violation for US Basketball Import

The Sports Tribunal has suspended basketball player, Jermaine Green, for three months as a result of a positive cannabis test while playing for the Nelson Giants. Full Press Release

Exclusive: WADA director general wants clarity over BOA lifetime ban

David Howman, the director deneral of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has told claimed that there must be more clarity over the length of time that athletes caught doping are suspended for, including the British Olympic Association's (BOA) controversial lifetime ban for convicted drugs cheats.  Read more...

DFSNZ and Youthtown - United by the Pledge

Youthtown and Drug Free Sport NZ are joining forces to create a ‘Pure Playing Field Nation’.

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.

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.

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.

Awareness grows amongst rowers.

Drug Free Sport NZ attended the National Rowing Championships at lake Karapiro for the first time with an outreach programme.

Drug Free Sport NZ wins national award.

Drug Free Sport NZ won a NZ Sponsorship award for The Poisoners! project at Te Papa from June to October 2007.

DFSNZ Report to new minister posted.

DFSNZ has provided information to new Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Clayton Cosgrove, to update him on the activities of the Independent Crown Entity. Click here to view the report.