Also known as: WADA
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Weekend Post
… is for this approach, noting that once a case has entered formal legal and disciplinary channels, government intervention is severely restricted. “Under the World Anti-Doping Code, government interference in active cases triggers severe penalties from the World Anti-Doping Agency …
Doping Case: Court schedules August hearingDaily News Botswana
… ing to public calls for a ministerial statement, Kelebeng said international regulations bar political interference in active anti-doping matter. “Under the World Anti-Doping Code, government interference in active cases triggers severe penalties from the World Anti-Doping Agency …
Minister Sets Record StraightWeekend Post
… The controversy reached a critical juncture on April 20, 2026, when His Lordship Justice Segopolo intervened, ordering the immediate release of original login details to the athletes for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) ADAMS system, a secure platform that holds athletes’ do …
Doping fight at BNOC: Science will save the DayWeekend Post
… International collaboration with bodies like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) can help Botswana adopt best practices in detection, prevention, and enforcement. …
Anabolic steroids: A threat to our athletesMmegi
… The substance is an Anabolic Androgenic Steroid (AAS), classified under S.1.1 Anabolic Agents under the 2026 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. …
Athlete Mokgethi tests positive for banned substanceThe High Court scheduled an August 10 hearing in a doping investigation involving four Botswana track athletes after confusion over an earlier court date sparked public criticism and allegations of judicial misconduct. Justice Itumeleng Segopolo used an emergency session to clarify the postponement and defend the court's integrity.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The High Court scheduled an August 10 hearing in a doping investigation involving four Botswana track athletes after confusion over an earlier court date sparked public criticism and allegations of judicial misconduct. Justice Itumeleng Segopolo used an emergency session to clarify the postponement and defend the court's integrity.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Minister Jacob Kelebeng said international regulations under the World Anti-Doping Code prohibit government interference in active anti-doping cases, warning that violations could result in Botswana being barred from hosting international events, athletes competing under a neutral flag, and the national anthem not being played at podiums.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
After months of resistance from BNOC and NADO, Justice Segopolo ordered the release of ADAMS system login details to four athletes—Karabo Mothibi, Lydia Jele, Refilwe Murangi, and Zibane Ngozi—who had been provisionally suspended following positive doping tests that they deny.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's track and field community is grappling with a surge in doping cases, including high-profile athletes who have challenged positive results. The Botswana National Olympic Committee has confirmed multiple violations, leading to stricter international testing protocols and threats to the nation's sporting reputation.
28 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
According to the Botswana National Olympic Committee, an 800m athlete's sample tested positive for 19-norandrosterone, an anabolic steroid, during in-competition testing on April 4, 2026. The athlete has been provisionally suspended pending adjudication under WADA code.
27 May 2026 · Mmegi →