Dick Pound

Russia Doping: A chronology of major events

The CAS ruling effectively meant that Russian athletes, who were applying to compete in 2016 Rio Games, will not be going to the Olympics.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:51 PM IST

Total Olympic ban for Russia `not impossible`: WADA founding president Dick Pound

The Russia team is now ruled out of all events in athletics in Rio, although Russian athletes training outside the country can apply to compete as neutrals at the August 5-21 event in Brazil.

Jun 19, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Maria Sharapova "reckless beyond description", says ex-WADA boss Dick Pound

The five-time Grand Slam winner could face up to four years of ban from the sport.

Mar 09, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Usain Bolt shocked by scandal-hit IAAF, against resetting athletics world records

IAAF have failed their athletes, says Usain Bolt.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack​ organised conspiracy, corruption, says WADA commission report

Pound`s report added to a rapidly growing scandal involving organised doping and its concealment that has rocked world athletics.

Jan 14, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

Russian anti-doping agency suspended for non-compliance

A WADA disciplinary committee was appointed to look at a the possible longer suspension or recertification.

Nov 20, 2015, 08:37 AM IST

Russia bullish over doping scandal amid calls for Olympic ban

Sebastian Coe has given the Russian athletics federation until end of week to respond.

Nov 11, 2015, 13:15 PM IST

Doping, corruption report set to rock track and field

IAAF president expressed his "shock, anger and sadness" at the allegations of high-level bribery.

Nov 09, 2015, 18:18 PM IST