
Georgia
Former Georgian rugby captain and players receive lengthy bans amidst doping accusations
The bans affected six players, as well as a doctor.

The bans affected six players, as well as a doctor.

The deal follows the Azerbaijani debut of the premier fighting championship in 2025.

At least four individuals are recognised as victims in the case.

The union claimed that the players in question had not represented the national team since 2024.

A representative of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said the organisation had ‘lost confidence’ in the Georgian anti-doping agency.

The incident occurred during the North Caucasus Federal District junior championship after a bout between wrestlers from Chechnya and North Ossetia.

Azerbaijan has been a Global Destination Partner of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation starting 2025.