GAA adds blood testing to anti-doping structures

In 2015, just 95 GAA players were tested as part the anti-doping programme.

GAA adds blood testing to anti-doping structures
Wed, 16 Dec, 2015 - 20:44

The GAA has confirmed that blood testing of players is set to be introduced next year.

While urine testing is already in place for inter-county squads, the Association is now set to enhance it’s anti-doping structures.

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