Sunday, 12. September 2004
Topic: SPORT - on September 12, 2004 at 12:35:00 AM CEST
Racing Pigeons Face Dope Testing
Britain's pigeon racers are being subjected to random dope tests as the sport's ruling body clamps down on suspected foul play.
The Royal Pigeon Racing Association has sent test kits to 60 race organizers across England after complaints some birds have been given performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids and synthetic hormones.
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