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Pakistan cleared from anti-doping agency’s watchlist after intense scrutiny
After months of uncertainty, Pakistan has finally managed to clear its name from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) watchlist, a significant breakthrough for the country’s sports community.
According to official communication, Wada confirmed that the compliance procedure against Pakistan’s Anti-Doping Organisation (ADOP) was closed after all pending corrective actions were completed.
A follow-up confirmation from Wada in September reiterated that Pakistan was no longer under enhanced monitoring, ending speculation over possible sanctions.
Sources say the turnaround was the result of relentless efforts by ADOP staff, closely guided by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).
Under the leadership of DG PSB Yasir Pirzada, corrective measures were swiftly put in place, ranging from policy alignment to procedural reforms, ensuring that Pakistan met the stringent global standards in time.
This development comes just months after Pakistan was warned in September 2024 that failure to meet critical anti-doping requirements by January 2025 would trigger automatic non-compliance, a status that could have barred Pakistani athletes from competing under the national flag and risked international isolation in sport.
“This is not just a bureaucratic victory; it is a lifeline for Pakistani athletes and sports federations,” said DG PSB Yasir Pirzada.
For a country preparing to showcase itself on major sporting platforms, this clearance from WADA marks a vital step forward.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added longtime NBA assistant Roy Rogers as an assistant to fill out his staff for this season.
Hardaway also brought in Josh Townsend as the Tigers’ new director of scouting in additions announced Thursday.
Rogers was a first-round NBA draft pick in 1996 by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies out of Alabama. He spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He also has been an assistant with the Clippers, Chicago, Houston, Washington, Brooklyn, Detroit and Boston.
This will be Rogers’ first time coaching in the college ranks. He joins a staff that includes Mike Davis and Jermaine Johnson. Hardaway also added Darrell Brown Jr. as director of player development and Kristan Kelly as director of basketball operations this summer.
Townsend spent the past two seasons as head video coordinator for the Los Angeles Lakers‘ G League affiliate and was with the Lakers’ 2024 Summer League staff. He was a graduate assistant at Penn State between 2021 and 2023.
KARACHI: Pakistan’s sports enthusiasts have a major reason to celebrate as the country’s first private sports channel, Geo Super, is all set to bring live action from the world’s biggest sporting arenas directly to its viewers.
Geo Super has signed a historic partnership with the international streaming platform MYCO, under which Pakistani audiences will be able to watch the English Premier League, Wimbledon, Formula E, World Squash Federation events, Karate, Cricket, and several other global competitions live on Geo Super.
Speaking on the occasion, MYCO Managing Director Umair Masoom said, “This is a landmark day for sports lovers in Pakistan. Geo Super has played a vital role in promoting sports across the country, while Myco has built a strong presence among viewers who enjoy sports through the Myco app.”
He added that Myco holds exclusive rights to several international sporting events, which will now be aired on Geo Super, while events aired by Geo Super will also be streamed live through Myco’s digital platform, ensuring maximum reach for fans.
“The partnership is for 05 years, and together we aim to provide sports fans in Pakistan with the best access to international sporting action,” concluded Umair Masoom.
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