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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
WADA 2023 testing figures: India tops dope charts again
CHENNAI: In another big embarrassment for the country, India topped the world doping chart yet again. The latest World Anti-Doping Agency 2023 Anti-Doping Testing Figures indicates that India has the maximum number of positive cases in terms of numbers and percentage. According to the latest report, the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has tested 5412 urine samples out of which 212 returned positive while 477 blood samples had two adverse analytical finding (which is the number of positive tests before final adjudication — Anti-Doping Rule Violation). The total number of Indians testing positive will be released later. This is the highest in the year and the NDTL tested 5889 total samples and returned 214 positive at 3.63 per cent conversion rate. The laboratory also collected 188 athletes biological passport (ABP). The number of positive tests could be the highest after 2019 when the count was 225. According to 2023 WADA figures, NDTL had collected 2754 in competition (IC) urine samples while the number of out-of-competition (OOC) samples were 2658. In competition positives were 167 while OOC positives were 45. There were 213 IC blood sampled and 264 OOC. The two positive cases were OOC. Athletics once again topped the positive case charts with 60 AAFs. The number of in competition urine samples were 567 while out-of-competition were 539. These were collected by testing authority of India — National Anti-Doping Agency. The total number of samples including blood tested 1223 at a conversion rate of 4.9 per cent. When it comes to percentage, weightlifting is the worst culprit in the country. Out of just 195 urine samples (IC) 26 returned positive while there were 12 AAFs from 185 OOC samples. Even in 2022 Anti-Doping Testing Figures, National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi had about 3.2 per cent conversion rate of positive cases. The NDTL had collected 3,680 urine samples, out of which 126 had AAF. It collected 216 blood samples.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Lusail University and ABP sign pact to create academic pathways for students
President of Lusail University Prof. Nitham Hindi said, 'We are delighted to have established this valuable collaboration with the Academic Bridge Program (ABP). The recently signed agreement marks a significant step in creating academic pathways that allow graduates of the Bridge Program to enrol in select majors at Lusail University. This partnership not only facilitates a smooth transition to undergraduate studies but also reinforces our shared commitment to empowering students from diverse educational backgrounds.' Prof Hindi added, 'At Lusail University, we strongly believe in the importance of expanding access to higher education and providing opportunities for all students. By opening our doors to Bridge Program graduates, we aim to nurture their academic potential and support them in achieving their goals. 'We look forward to welcoming these promising students into our academic community and to witnessing their continued growth and success at Lusail University.' For his part, ABP's Director Dr Saheim Khalaf Al Temimi said, 'We are pleased to sign this strategic agreement with Lusail University, which establishes a collaborative framework that supports and enhances higher education pathways for our students.' 'This agreement reflects the ABP's vision of supporting diverse academic opportunities and empowering students to shape their future through an engaging learning environment. It also highlights our commitment to overcoming the challenges students may face on their university journey and to providing the support they need to achieve both academic and professional success,' he added. Dr Al Temimi added, 'We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Lusail University and value the efforts of both teams in bringing this initiative to life. We believe this partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter of success for our students and an opportunity to strengthen integration and cooperation within Qatar's higher education landscape.'
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Lusail University, QF's ABP sign MoU to help students to pursue univ education
QNA Doha Lusail University and the Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic academic partnership aimed at supporting students' smooth transition from preparatory studies to university-level education. In a statement, QF stated that the agreement is designed to streamline the transfer of credit hours earned by ABP students, enabling them to seamlessly pursue undergraduate degrees at Lusail University, specifically in Business Administration and Education in English Language Teaching. The agreement aims to empower ABP graduates to build on the academic foundation laid during their preparatory year, enhancing their chances of university admission through an accredited credit transfer system. This initiative reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to providing flexible learning opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships in support of lifelong education. The statement explained that a key feature of the agreement is the ability of students to transfer up to 30 credit hours from the ABP to Lusail University, subject to academic equivalency approval. In addition, students who complete at least 21 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (Good) may be exempt from English language proficiency requirements, further easing their path to university admission. The agreement introduces a '1+3' model; one year at the ABP followed by three years at Lusail University, thus offering students the opportunity to accelerate their academic journey through credit transfers. However, students must still meet all academic requirements set by Lusail University in order to earn their degree. In this context, President of Lusail University Prof. Nitham Hindi, said: 'We are delighted to have established this valuable collaboration with the Academic Bridge Program. The recently signed agreement marks a significant step in creating academic pathways that allow graduates of the Bridge Program to enroll in select majors at Lusail University. This partnership not only facilitates a smooth transition to undergraduate studies but also reinforces our shared commitment to empowering students from diverse educational backgrounds.' Prof Hindi added: 'At Lusail University, we strongly believe in the importance of expanding access to higher education and providing opportunities for all students. By opening our doors to Bridge Program graduates, we aim to nurture their academic potential and support them in achieving their goals.' He continued 'We look forward to welcoming these promising students into our academic community and to witnessing their continued growth and success at Lusail University.' For his part, ABP's Director Dr Saheim Khalaf Al Temimi said: 'We are pleased to sign this strategic agreement with Lusail University, which establishes a collaborative framework that supports and enhances higher education pathways for our students.' 'This agreement reflects the ABP's vision of supporting diverse academic opportunities and empowering students to shape their future through an engaging learning environment. It also highlights our commitment to overcoming the challenges students may face on their university journey and to providing the support they need to achieve both academic and professional success,' he added. Dr Al Temimi concluded: 'We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Lusail University and value the efforts of both teams in bringing this initiative to life. We believe this partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter of success for our students and an opportunity to strengthen integration and cooperation within Qatar's higher education landscape.'
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Lusail University, QF's ABP sign MoU to empower students to pursue university education
DOHA: Lusail University and the Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic academic partnership aimed at supporting students' smooth transition from preparatory studies to university-level education. In a statement, QF indicated that the agreement is designed to streamline the transfer of credit hours earned by ABP students, enabling them to seamlessly pursue undergraduate degrees at Lusail University, specifically in Business Administration and Education in English Language Teaching. The agreement aims to empower ABP graduates to build on the academic foundation laid during their preparatory year, enhancing their chances of university admission through an accredited credit transfer system. This initiative reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to providing flexible learning opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships in support of lifelong education. The statement explained that a key feature of the agreement is the ability for students to transfer up to 30 credit hours from the ABP to Lusail University, subject to academic equivalency approval. In addition, students who complete at least 21 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 ('Good') may be exempt from English language proficiency requirements, further easing their path to university admission. The agreement introduces a "1+3" model; one year at the ABP followed by three years at Lusail University, thus offering students the opportunity to accelerate their academic journey through credit transfers. However, students must still meet all academic requirements set by Lusail University in order to earn their degree. In this context, President of Lusail University Prof Nitham Hindi, said: "We are delighted to have established this valuable collaboration with the Academic Bridge Program. The recently signed agreement marks a significant step in creating academic pathways that allow graduates of the Bridge Program to enroll in select majors at Lusail University. This partnership not only facilitates a smooth transition to undergraduate studies but also reinforces our shared commitment to empowering students from diverse educational backgrounds." Prof Hindi added: "At Lusail University, we strongly believe in the importance of expanding access to higher education and providing opportunities for all students. By opening our doors to Bridge Program graduates, we aim to nurture their academic potential and support them in achieving their goals." He continued,"We look forward to welcoming these promising students into our academic community and to witnessing their continued growth and success at Lusail University." For his part, ABP's Director Dr Saheim Khalaf AlTemimi said: "We are pleased to sign this strategic agreement with Lusail University, which establishes a collaborative framework that supports and enhances higher education pathways for our students." "This agreement reflects the ABP's vision of supporting diverse academic opportunities and empowering students to shape their future through an engaging learning environment. It also highlights our commitment to overcoming the challenges students may face on their university journey and to providing the support they need to achieve both academic and professional success," he added. DrAl Temimi concluded: "We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Lusail University and value the efforts of both teams in bringing this initiative to life. We believe this partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter of success for our students and an opportunity to strengthen integration and cooperation within Qatar's higher education landscape."
Irish Examiner
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Demo farm reports 32% lower emissions with more profitable cattle
Research produced by ABP, from the 5,500 cattle that have gone through its Demonstration Farm over the last decade, has shown producing younger, heavier animals leads to earlier finishing times, potentially significantly reducing carbon emissions by 32%. The announcement came as ABP Food Group marked a decade of research on its Demonstration Farm in Co Carlow with a special event highlighting the progress made to date in reducing climate emissions and improving on-farm efficiency. The 280-acre dairy-to-beef farm, which is owned by the Sheppard family, has partnered with ABP since 2015, with the aim of testing and validating practical on-farm solutions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from beef production, while increasing on-farm efficiency. The ABP Demonstration Farm's research is in collaboration with, and is independently verified by, Teagasc and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The establishment of the ABP Demonstration Farm followed findings from ABP's work with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which revealed more than 90% of emissions across its supply chain occurred at farm level. So far, more than 80,000 liveweights have been recorded from the trial farm alone. Its key achievements include the findings the farm's carbon footprint is 32% lower than the average beef farm in Ireland, based on Bord Bia data, with steers finished 180 days earlier. It also found high genetic merit beef sires, compared to lower merit sires, produce cattle that are on average 38kg heavier and worth €301 more at the same age. The gap between the best and worst sires reached 62kg in carcass weight and €511 in carcass value. Hereford cattle ranked in the top third of the Commercial Beef Index delivered €220 more in returns than those in the bottom third. About 150,000 doses of semen were distributed through the Gene Ireland Programme. Progeny from 279 AI beef bulls have also been tested, with calves sired by these bulls resulting in 885,000 calves born on Irish farms. ABP agri sustainability manager Stephen Connolly said: 'The ABP Demonstration Farm is a long-term investment in the future of sustainable beef production in Ireland. Our objective is to develop systems and share solutions that support farmers and allow their businesses to grow. The key focus of our projects is economic and environmental sustainability, and in this, our key areas are animal breeding and grassland management. Although this farm is focused on dairy beef, many of the practices developed here can be transferred to suckler beef systems, which remain an integral part of Ireland's beef sector. The research findings from the ABP Demonstration Farm have directly contributed to the creation of the ABP Beef Benchmark Report, and support the ICBF Gene Ireland Beef Programme, which aims to identify the most suitable beef bulls for use on the dairy herd. The success of the ABP Demonstration Farm has also led to the creation of the ABP Advantage Beef Programme, an enterprise partnership that assists farmers to build a sustainable beef business. The programme now includes more than 1,000 participating suppliers and is a key element in expanding the research findings of the ABP Demonstration Farm across the family farm supply chain. In 2024, the 35,000 cattle produced as part of the ABP Advantage Beef Programme were on average 85 days younger at finish, with just a 4kg lighter carcass weight. ABP is currently working with Teagasc, ICBF and Meat Technology Ireland on new projects focused on genetic selection for earlier finishing and animals that emit less methane per day, as well as projects focused on improving water and soil quality. The firm is also participating in the Water EIP Programme with Teagasc and LAWPRO to enhance water quality without compromising productivity, and currently has three ABP team members training to support farmers through this scheme.
