The organizing committee of the Friendship Games responded World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), who stated that Russia has no right to organize competitions. This is reported by TASS.
The organizing committee stated that they would resolve the issues that WADA had regarding the upcoming tournament. They emphasized that they take anti-doping procedures, which are an integral part of any international competition, very seriously.
November 17 at WADA 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. They opposed it and felt 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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