World Anti-Doping Agency

Greek soccer player’s alleged doping incident prompts UEFA investigation

Following an alleged positive doping sample from a Greek soccer player after a match against Georgia in Tbilisi, UEFA and the International Testing Agency (ITA) have initiated an investigation. The Hellenic Soccer Federation (EPO) and the National Anti-Doping Agency (EOKAN) are currently awaiting official updates.

WADA suspends credentials of Greece’s dope-testing lab

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of the Doping Control Laboratory at the Olympic Stadium of Athens (OAKA) for six months for failing to meet the necessary standards, the General Secretariat for Sports said Thursday.
The decision was communicated in a letter by WADA President Sir Craig Reedie that was received by Greek authorities on Tuesday.

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