Recent articles by Gustavo

WADA asserts non-compliance on four Anti-Doping Organizations

WADA asserts non-compliance on four Anti-Doping Organizations

This week, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) and Foundation Board (Board) met in Montreal, Canada, on 16 and 17 November 2023, respectively. The ExCo followed the recommendations from the CRC to allege three National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) and one Major Event Organization (MEO) as non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and added two other NADOs to the ‘watchlist’. The three NADOs that the ExCo decided to allege as non-compliant with the Code are: Venezuela, Nigeria and Tunisia.





Friendship Games react to IOC announcement

Friendship Games react to IOC announcement

The IOC has recommended National Olympic Committees to refrain from participating in the Friendship Games in Moscow. "The goal of the Friendship Games was never to conflict with the IOC or create a competition against the Olympic movement. The Friendship Games were conceived as a harmonious addition to the existing international calendar, and this is particularly important for Russian athletes," stated the Organizing Committee.









Korea Leads Medal Table of WT Poomsae Open Challenge

Korea Leads Medal Table of WT Poomsae Open Challenge

The Muju Taekwondowon 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Open Challenge concluded after three days of competition, featuring some of the world's best poomsae players showcasing their skills in non-combat competition, emphasizing the 'art' in the 'martial'.