“The Russian government has demonstrated a complete lack of respect for global anti-doping standards and the integrity of sport. This is the same government that was complicit in the systematic doping program during the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014 and who subsequently manipulated anti-doping data.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently expressed concern over Russia’s plans to host the unauthorized Friendship Games in September 2024. It is particularly concerning that such an event, which does not comply with the Code of AMA, could endanger the health of athletes and the fairness of the competition. WADA urges all signatories to the Code to exercise caution and not recognize this event, as WADA cannot guarantee its purity. This position is reinforced by the fact that the Russian National Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) currently does not comply with the Code, that there are no WADA-accredited laboratories in Russia, and that the overall confidence in the anti-doping system of the country remains weak. » we read in a press release published on the official IOC website.
Source: Sport
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