Tag: Sports ethics
Concerns Over Use of Tainted Food as Excuse by Antidoping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is currently looking into the use of contaminated food as an excuse by athletes who have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in countries like China. This has raised concerns...
Algerian Judoka Under Investigation for Missing Weight Before Facing Israeli Opponent
Algerian judoka Messaoud Dris caused a stir at the Paris Olympics when he missed weight prior to his scheduled bout against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul. The International Judo Federation (IJF) announced that they will...
Canada Women’s Soccer Penalized by FIFA for Drone Spying
FIFA has taken swift action against Canada women's soccer team for flying a drone over New Zealand's training sessions before the start of the Games. The punishment includes suspending coach Bev Priestman for one...
Controversy Surrounds Australian Swimming Coach Backing South Korean Athlete
An Australian swimming coach faced criticism recently for supporting a South Korean athlete who will be competing for a different country at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Head coach Rohan Taylor expressed disappointment in Michael...
Controversial British Rider Banned from Olympics for Animal Abuse
Charlotte Dujardin, a top British rider known for her success in dressage, will not be participating in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a video surfaced showing her repeatedly whipping a horse during...
Controversy Surrounding Canada Women’s Soccer Drone Incident Before Paris Olympics
The Canada and New Zealand women's soccer teams found themselves embroiled in controversy before their first match at the Paris Olympics due to a drone incident. New Zealand filed a complaint with the International...
Former NBA Player Facing Criminal Charges in Gambling Scheme: Report
Jontay Porter, a former NBA player, is now facing felony charges in connection to a gambling scheme that led to his lifetime ban from the league. The charges will be brought against him in...