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Issues in Sport and Physical Activity

Drugs in Sport

 

 

Series of articles about drugs in sport in Australia

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Department of Health - Australian Government

Sporting authorities have banned many drugs because they may give an athlete an unfair advantage. They might also cause health issues. Using drugs in sport undermines values like fair play and teamwork. When sportspeople use drugs...continue reading...

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Athletics Australia takes a position of zero tolerance toward doping in sport, and works closely with Sport Integrity Australia and the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) internationally to ensure a drug-free environment in athletics, and all sports...continue reading...

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An Olympic-styled competition for drug-taking athletes is being launched by an Australian entrepreneur. Melbourne-born, London-based businessman, Aron D’Souza is the president of Enhanced Games, a coalition of athletes, doctors and scientists. He plans to stage the inaugural games of no drug testing...continue reading...