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WADA President declares faith in Russia's anti-doping program

More than a year has passed since the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport to deprive Russia of the right to compete under its own flag, now the World Anti-Doping Agency must monitor the activities of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency and be confident in its activities. The President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Vitold the “Championship” about this.

“More than a year has passed since the CAS decision regarding the uniforms of Russian athletes, their flag and other things. Now we are focused on monitoring the activities of RUSADA. We must be sure that the anti-doping program in Russia is strong and complies with all the rules, ”Banka said.

WADA interrogated Russian athletes during the European Championships According to the CAS decision, Russian athletes cannot compete in major international competitions under the Russian flag until December 16, 2022. The use of the national anthem, national emblems or symbols is also prohibited.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in February that Russian athletes would compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Beijing under the acronym ROC (Russian Olympic Committee). The use of the full name of the organization on the form or inventory is prohibited.

Banka played for the Polish national athletics team. The Pole's highest sporting achievement is gold at the 2007 Universiade in the 4x400m relay. Since January 1, 2020, he has been president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

WADA President declares faith in Russia's anti-doping program