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Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Meat off the menu for Norwegian athletes in China over doping fears
Henriette Jaeger of Norway, pictured at the Paris Olympics, will be competing in China in May. PHOTO: REUTERS Meat off the menu for Norwegian athletes in China over doping fears Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, where several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth. If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive," Olympiatoppen stated in their guidelines, as seen by Reuters. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." Reuters has contacted World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medallist in the 400 metres at the world indoor championships in 2025 and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete. But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
South China Morning Post
24-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Don't eat meat while training, competing in China, Norwegian sports body tells its athletes
Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country's elite competitors to not eat any type of meat while competing in China, over fears it could cause a positive doping test. Advertisement Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, when several Norwegian athletes are expected to compete. 'Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth. If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive,' Olympiatoppen stated in their guidelines. 'Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China.' Norway's 400m hurdles world record holder Karsten Warholm will compete in China in May. Photo: EPA-EFE Clenbuterol has been in the news in recent years as multiple athletes have tested positive for the banned substance, which the World Anti-Doping Agency classifies as an 'anabolic agent'.
Japan Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Norwegian athletes advised to avoid meat in China over doping fears
Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organization responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, and several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth," Olympiatoppen stated in its guidelines. "If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association were asked for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medalist in the 400 meters at the world indoor championships this year and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. "But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them." Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China.
ABC News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Norwegian athletes warned not to eat meat in China due to risk of failed dope tests
Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, where several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth. "If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive," Olympiatoppen stated in its guidelines, as seen by Reuters. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." Do you have a story idea about women in sport? Email us Reuters has contacted World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medallist in the 400 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships this year and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. Photo shows A stylised graphic with three silhouettes of unidentified a female footballer, tennis player, basketballer ABC Sport and Deakin University have partnered to produce the first ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete. But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China. Reuters The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday. Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Meat off the menu for Norwegians in China over doping fears
Meat off the menu for Norwegians in China over doping fears Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organisation responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, where several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth. If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive," Olympiatoppen stated in their guidelines, as seen by Reuters. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." Reuters has contacted World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medallist in the 400 metres at the world indoor championships this year and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete. But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
