Irish Sports Council conduct record number of drugs tests

A record 1,135 anti-doping tests were carried out on Irish sports men and women last year, it emerged today.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008 - 14:18

A record 1,135 anti-doping tests were carried out on Irish sports men and women last year, it emerged today.

The Irish Sports Council revealed three adverse findings were recorded in 2007, with an international martial arts competitor and an amateur rugby player both sanctioned.

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