The president World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Witold Banka threatened sanctions against possible participants in the Friendship Games in Russia. His words lead RIA News.
The head of WADA said that the participation of signatories of the WADA code in the tournament would entail consequences.
November 17, WADA CEO Olivier Niggli statedthat Russia does not have the right to organize the Friendship Games due to the lack of compliance status with the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). Niggli opposed the competition and believed that it was necessary to draw attention to this event from an anti-doping point of view.
The Russian President decided to hold the tournament on October 19 Vladimir Putin. It was noted that this decision was made in order to ensure guaranteed free access for Russian athletes and sports organizations to international sports activities. The tournament is expected to take place in Moscow And Yekaterinburg from September 15 to September 29, 2024.
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