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Mad Meds: Pushing Sporting Limits

Tan Sri Dato Dr M Jegathesan, medical committee of the Olympic Council of Asia

24-Mar-17 16:00

Mad Meds: Pushing Sporting Limits

The war against doping in sports has been going on for a long time. Now, caffeine is back on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s waiting list of prohibited substances. How is the practice of sports medicine regulated? We speak to medical doctor and former Olympian Tan Sri Dato Dr M Jegathesan. 


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