Equipoise (1,4-androstadiene-3-one-17β-ol, available as the undecylenate ester) is one of the most popular sport steroids. The anabolic steroid (also known as Boldenone, Equigan, Ganabol, and Ultragan) is characterized by a low androgenic potency and high anabolic activity.

The steroid was originally developed as a long-acting injectable methandrostenolone (Dianabol) but does not have properties similar to methandrostenolone. Equipoise has a very long half-life because of the long undecylenate ester attached to the parent steroid. Use of this potent anabolic steroid is commonly associated with improvements in terms of protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, appetite, and release of erythropoietin (EPO) in the kidneys.

Equipoise use has been largely associated with dramatic improvements in the levels of aggression, which is considered a good thing among sportsmen. Use of this anabolic steroid is also effective in promoting stamina, muscle mass, muscle function, and performance besides helping sportsmen recover quickly from fatigue and stress associated with intense workouts.

Also known as Boldenone Undecylenate, Boldenone is commonly used by professional sportsmen as its long life helps them avoid frequent oral dosing or repeated injections while reaping optimum benefits of this legitimate steroid. One of the best things about Equipoise is that it can be made a part of both cutting and bulking cycles and its use does not lead to side effects. If that is not all, proper use of Equipoise does not lead to side effects and its gains are nearly permanent. Another advantage of this steroid is that it does not result in estrogenic side effects like oily skin and gynecomastia unless abused or of low grade. All these and many reasons make Equipoise the “preferred choice” of sportsmen, especially those in Mixed martial arts, Athletics, Major League Soccer, Australian Rules football, Bodybuilding, Boxing, and Cycling.

Some of the popular sportsmen who have used Equipoise are Los Angeles Angels minor league outfielder Reynaldo Ruiz and Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher San Lazaro Solano. Josh Barnett and Stephan Bonnar, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships have also tested positive for Equipoise. Former PRIDE and UFC fighter Phil Baroni, Muay Thai turned MMA fighter Kit Cope, EliteXC Heavyweight Champion Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva, Alexandre Franca Nogueira, Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva, New York Red Bulls’ Jon Conway (goal keeper) and Jeff Parke (defender), and former three time boxing champion James Toney have also used Equipoise.

The recommended dose of Equipoise is 400-600 mg per week for men and 50-150 mg per week for women during a steroid cycle of six to eight weeks. Boldenone can be stacked with Anavar, Testosterone, and Trenbolone or Anadrol and Sustanon during a steroid cycle. It should, however, not be used by those having an existing allergy to Boldenone or any of its ingredients or by pregnant or breastfeeding women or those suffering from breast or prostate cancer. Since Equipoise is a potent drug and its abuse can lead to side effects such as water retention, oily skin, acne, and gynecomastia, it should not be taken without the supervision of a physician.

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On Wednesday, Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez defended himself as doping clouds arose after his strength coach was revealed to be among those involved in a major doping scandal that stung US athletics.

“Whatever doping they want to do – blood, Olympian – whatever they want to do, I’ll do it, as long as he does it too,” Marquez said through a translator.

From Sport24.co.za:

Victor Conte, whose BALCO products were at the centre of a major doping scandal, revealed in a Twitter posting on Monday that Marquez’s strength and conditioning coach was Angel Heredia, who testified in a doping investigation.

Heredia admitted providing banned performance-enhancing substances to Trevor Graham, former coach of disgraced former stars Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery among others.

Alex Ariza, Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning coach, commented about Marquez looking bigger and stronger as well. Together with Heredia’s past links to doping, Marquez found himself on the defensive about his fit physique.

“It’s a shame all the work I’ve done has been trashed by these guys, Conte and Ariza,” Marquez said.

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The Indian sports ministry on Wednesday announced the demerger of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala from Sports Authority of India (SAI).

This was in response to the recent doping scandal that rocked Indian athletics.

From Timesofindia.indiatimes.com:

“The move would ensure that NIS emerges as an institution of national importance, excelling in sports academics and education, training and certification of coaches,” Maken told reporters.

The sports minister said that the primary role envisaged for NIS would be that of producing world class and qualified coaches rather than holding training camps for athletes. A cabinet note will be moved for introducing a bill to this effect in the next session of Parliament, he added.

Sports minister Ajay Maken said the move was aimed at “resuscitating and establishing academic character of the institute.”

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Aswini Akkunji, the disgraced athlete involved in the latest doping scandal, believes consumption of food supplements supplied to her and other athletes by athletics coach, Yuri Ogorodnik, would have been the reason for the failed dope test.

Akkunji remarked she is innocent as far as consumption of performance enhancing drugs is concerned.

From Daijiworld.com:

“Stock of food supplements in National Institute of Sports in Patiala had been exhausted. Hence, we consumed the supplements provided by Ogorodnik and other coaches at the camp. We have been consuming food supplements since May 10, and one of the food supplements was in the form of tablets, which was given by coach, Yuri Ogorodnik himself. Three other food supplements were bought by us on the recommendations of the Indian coaches at the camp. This was the first time we had to buy food supplements on our own,” Ashwini, who won gold medals for India in both Commonwealth and Asian Games, said.

Other middle distance runners like Mandeep Kaur, Jauna Murmu, Sini Jose, Tiana Marie Thomas and Priyanka Panwar, have also failed the dope test, as traces of anabolic steroids were found in their samples. These athletes stand suspended till investigation is completed, and coach Ogorodnik has already been dismissed. The activities of Indian coaches, Ramesh Nagpuri, and R S Sidhu, who are in charge of training athletes participating in women’s 400 metres race, 400 metres hurdles and 4×400 metres relay team, as well as three other Sports Authority of India officials including two women of Elite Sports Ladies Hostel, were dismissed on Wednesday, relating to the controversy.

The coach, Ogorodnik, already has denied his involvement with supplying steroids to the athletes. “I only brought medals for India, not drugs,” he claimed.

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Ukrainian coach Yuri Ogorodinik was given a hero’s welcome last year at the Delhi Airport after the Indian sprinters had won two gold medals in the Guangzhou Asian Games.

The 75-year-old coach was immediately given a salary hike of 25 per cent by the sports ministry and was highly recommended by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

From Telegraphindia.com:

“There is a high chance that the Ukrainian coach will get the boot,” said a senior sports ministry official. He also hinted at drastic action against the two Indian coaches — Ramesh Nagapuri and RS Sidhu — who otherwise have impeccable reputation in the athletics circle.

“The allegations against Ogorodinik are serious,” said a source. “Athletes like Mandeep Kaur have already admitted that they took food supplements from outside the national camp with full knowledge of the coaches. It has been established that Ogorodinik was the man, who bought the supplements,” he claimed.

It is being suspected that sprinters failed the dope tests after consuming a foreign-made food supplement, which was not prescribed by the SAI doctors. “The foreign coach, as well as the Indian coaches, were very much aware of it but they never tried to warn the athletes,” sources said.

Eight Indian athletes have tested positive for anabolic steroids and many now blame Ogorodinik for the entire mess.

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Sacked Ukaranian coach Yuri Ogorodnik on Saturday claimed innocence in the present doping scandal which hit Indian athletics.

Ogorodnik said he never gave any anabolic steroid to his wards.

From Zeenews.india.com:

He said he bought food supplements in a sealed envelope and did not know how it got contaminated, while stressing that it was not his mistake. “I have been giving these supplements for the past 10 years,” he added.

Six quarter-milers — Sini Jose, Ashwini Akkunji, Mandeep Kaur, Juana Murmu, Tiana Mary Thomas and Priyanka Pawar – who were being coached by Yuri tested positive for methandienone.

“I am a professional coach and I don’t give dope,” he said. “How can I give steroids to girls who are on WADA list? Girls believe in me and I believe them,” he told reporters in Patiala on Saturday.

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Mary Harada, the speedy septuagenarian, would like to believe her fellow masters track and field competitors would never take anything stronger than, say, Ensure or Metamucil to boost their performance.

Harada has heard the gossip at every meet she attends.

From Seattletimes.nwsource.com:

“People half-jokingly say, ‘Oh, so-and-so must be on drugs, look how good she is,’” said the retired college history professor, who will travel from her home in West Newbury, Mass., to Sacramento next week to compete in the World Masters Games with 4,800 other athletes ages 35 and up. “It demeans a performance and is unfair, but that’s human nature.”

Concerns about performance-enhancing drug use among older athletes, for whom success on the track is a point of pride and not a moneymaking venture, has led to random urine testing of athletes at all World Masters Athletics international events. Next month in Ohio, the U.S. national championships will introduce drug testing.

“The age and medical conditions that are encountered in masters athletes do raise some unique considerations,” said Stan Perkins, WMA president. ” … Where appropriate, amendments to our testing procedures can be considered.”

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Two of the quartet of golden athletes from India have tested positive for steroids as the dope cloud over Indian athletics grew darker.

After Mandeep Kaur who had tested positive two days ago, Sini Jose was found to have used anabolic steroids.

From Timesofindia.indiatimes.com:

The latest doping scandal involving leading athletes is sure to hit India’s preparations for the London Olympics, where the women relay runners were expected to put up a good show. Another athlete, Tiana Mary Thomas, became the fourth 400m runner to fail the test – the other being Juana Murmu. Juana’s sample collected by the National Anti-Doping Agency also returned positive, tightening the noose further around the athlete who had earlier failed two tests conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Other athletics caught doping by NADA were long jumper H Muralidharan and shot putter Sonia, taking the total number of tainted athletes in the past week to six. All samples, except that of Harikrishnan, were taken during the June 11-14 National Inter-State Athletics Meet in Bangalore.

The four tainted 400m runners were training under Ukrainian coach Yuri Ogorodnik and the flurry of positive results come after his return to take charge of the elite athletes training in Patiala for the London Olympics.

“All six tainted athletes have been provisionally suspended by NADA,” said M L Dogra, director, Athletics Federation of India.

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The former European champion 1500 meters, Sureyya Ayhan Kop, received a life ban after failing a drug test in September 2007.

She was banned from athletics by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

From Espnstar.com:

The 31-year-old, who won the 2002 European title before coming second at the following year’s World Championships, was initially given a lifetime ban by the Turkish Athletics Federation although that was subsequently reduced to four years by the Arbitration Tribunal of the General Directorate of Youth and Sport.

Her husband and coach Yucel Kop was also banned for two years by the TAF for negligence which was confirmed by the Arbitration Tribunal.

Athlete and coach filed appeals with CAS requesting the annulment of the tribunal’s decisions while the International Association of Athletics Federations wanted a lifetime ban.

While the life ban was imposed on the athlete, CAS lifted the suspension imposed on her husband was lifted as there was no evidence to say he had violated any disciplinary or anti-doping rule.

This was the second doping offense for Kop after the first one in 2004 in which she prevented a test before the Athens Olympic Games.

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Former European 1,500metres champion, Sureyya Ayhan Kop, has been handed over a lifetime ban after failed a drugs test in September 2007.

The athlete was banned from athletics by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

From Espnstar.com:

The 31-year-old, who won the 2002 European title before coming second at the following year’s World Championships, was initially given a lifetime ban by the Turkish Athletics Federation although that was subsequently reduced to four years by the Arbitration Tribunal of the General Directorate of Youth and Sport.

Her husband and coach Yucel Kop was also banned for two years by the TAF for negligence which was confirmed by the Arbitration Tribunal.

Athlete and coach filed appeals with CAS requesting the annulment of the tribunal’s decisions while the International Association of Athletics Federations wanted a lifetime ban.

While the life ban was imposed on the athlete, CAS lifted the suspension imposed on her husband was lifted as there was no evidence to say he had violated any disciplinary or anti-doping rule.

This was second doping offence for Kop after she obstructed a test in 2004 before the Athens Olympics.

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