The WCBS Anti-Doping Commission recently reached out to WADA President Mr Witold Bańka to seek clarification on COVID-19 vaccines being safe for athletes and if they contain any prohibited substances. WCBS is committed to the safety of its athletes and adhering to all WADA regulations. Through this proactive step, the WCBS Anti-Doping Commission is doing […]
The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved the new WCBS Anti-Doping Rules. The WCBS Anti-Doping Committee composed of Marcin Krzemiński – Chairman and Herbert Thuer and James Leacy – Members, worked for several months on changes in global regulations. The first version was sent to WADA in October 2020. Finally, after the introduction of amendments, the […]
Pool player Jayson Shaw (GBR), the silver medallist from The World Games 2017, was selected the Most Valuable Player at the Mosconi Cup in December 2020. The Mosconi Cup is a prestigious annual 9-ball pool competition between USA and Europe. Jayson Shaw won all five of his singles and doubles matches and sank the ball […]
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reminds athletes and all other stakeholders that its 2021 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) enters into force from 1 January 2021. The 2021 List, which has been redesigned in order to improve navigation and usability for athletes and their support personnel, was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its […]
On November 4 and 5, 2020, Diane Wild – General Secretary of WCBS and Marcin Krzeminski – Director and Board Member of WCBS took part in the IF Forum organized by SportAccord and GAISF. The IF Forum takes place annually and targets the specific needs of Olympic and International Sport Federations with a focus on […]
Following the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) fifth World Conference on Doping in Sport in Katowice, Poland, a new World Anti-Doping Code was approved, with the Executive Committee approving the International Standards which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. The Code is the fundamental and universal document upon which the World Anti-Doping Programme is […]