Is doping test done for shooters and archers?

Yesterday, North Korean Olympic shooter Kim Jong Su was stripped of silver and bronze medals after he tested positive for propranolol. The drug is prescribed for a variety of conditions, from high blood pressure to migraines. read more

My personal advice is not to wear long flowing garments when shooting, as they make for impractical clothes. We may associate archers with wearing hoods, however, I can tell you by experience that sometimes, that same hood will come in the way of your string and will be an annoyance. read more

Archers who are at Performance Level will most likely be acutely aware of the anti-doping rules, but archers at a lower level are probably unaware of the Prohibited List. From the evidence of archery forum discussions it is these archers who are seeking a competitive edge and who are experimenting with performance enhancing drugs. read more

Olympic doping isn’t just about athletes trying to perfect their own bodies. In the case of equestrian events, it’s about doing the same to horses. The IOC cracked down hard on horse doping prior to the 2008 Olympic games, suspending four countries whose horses had capsaicin in their blood. read more

Drug testing of athletes is very sophisticated in the modern era, and 'dumb' doping attempts will almost certainly be detected, resulting in the athlete's being disqualified. Yet while testing sophistication has grown, so has the ingenuity of the drug cheats. read more