doping tests

The international Olympic Committee announced the decisions after retesting the stored samples with improved methods.

The substance has been the reason for numerous doping scandals so far.

Belarus' legendary rower Katsiaryna Karsten will perform at the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Belarus' Olympic rowing champion Aliaksandr Bahdanovich categorically rejects all doping accusations.

Belarus Weightlifting Federation may be debarred from international competitions for a year because of dopes.

Maryna Shkermankova, Dzina Sazanavets and Yauhen Zharnasek are on the list of 23 athletes who used anabolic steroids.

Belarus' Ministry of Sports denies the reports in the French media that Belarusian rowers tested positive for doping.

How will the closure of the Russian anti-doping laboratory affect the Belarusian athletes?

She is in the "black list" of coaches, doctors and officials from the sport.