The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is in turmoil after the US government failed to pay its $3.6 million annual contribution, leading to US representatives being barred from WADA's foundation board and executive committee. This funding dispute follows a year of conflict between WADA and the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) stemming from WADA's handling of positive tests from Chinese swimmers, which USADA deemed lenient and unfair.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is facing a crisis after the US government defaulted on a $3.6m contribution to the global sport watchdog’s annual budget.
“Since the exposure of Wada’s failed handling of the 23 Chinese swimmers’ positive tests that gave China and its athletes special treatment under the rules, many stakeholders from around the world, including athletes, governments, and national anti-doping agencies, have sought answers, transparency, and accountability from Wada leadership. Significant reform at Wada must occur to ensure this never happens again.
Wada’s crisis is likely to deepen in 2025 as it seems doubtful the president-elect Donald Trump, who is sceptical of global organisations, would reverse the 2024 decision taken by the Biden administration.
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