Int’l Tennis Federation to adopt biological passport for anti-dopingMarch 7, 2013 - 14:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tennis has agreed to adopt the biological passport program and to increase blood testing as part of a new anti-doping drive, The Associated Press reports. The move was announced Thursday, March 7, by the International Tennis Federation, which said the measures will go into effect this year on both the men's and women's tours. The biological passport tracks an athlete's blood profile over time for any changes that could indicate doping. The system is already applied in track and field and cycling. The ITF says the project will mean an increase in the number of blood tests carried out each year, as well as an overall increase in out-of-competition controls. ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti says implementation of the passport program "provides us with a great tool in the fight against doping in our sport." Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |