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Officials from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) told Reuters Thursday<\/a> that U.S. participation in global events could be in jeopardy if the U.S. follows through on threats to withdraw funding from WADA.<\/p>\n

The row stems from a report in June filed by the White House\u2019s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) that criticized WADA\u2019s operates and demanded immediate reforms. Attached was a suggestion to withhold American funding from WADA until the U.S. gains \u201ca proportionate voice in decision-making\u201d to push for changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe consequences of a withdrawal of WADA funding by the U.S. could be more severe and far reaching for American athletes,” WADA President Witold Banka<\/strong> told Reuters. “We have been approached by a number of governments of the world that were shocked by the threats from the U.S. government supported by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency).<\/p>\n

\u201cThese governments want us to consider an amendment to the compliance standard meaning that non-payment by a government of its WADA contribution could lead directly to that country\u2019s NADO (National Anti-Doping Organisation) being declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code. Inevitably this could have serious repercussions for athletes from that country including their participation in major international sporting events.\u201d<\/p>\n

The U.S. is the largest national contributor to WADA, according to Reuters, accounting for $2.7 million of its 2020 budget of $37.4 million. Half of that budget is paid for by the IOC. Funding cuts by the U.S. would jeopardize its seat on the WADA Foundation Board. More importantly, it could render WADA to deem the nation\u2019s anti-doping programs non-compliant and thus its athletes ineligible for competition in the Olympics and world championships.<\/p>\n

The WADA statements led to sniping between Banka and Travis Tygart,<\/strong> the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, who called it, \u201canti-American bias.\u201d Banka responded that he \u201cwill never let WADA be blackmailed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo threaten one country\u2019s athletes over WADA\u2019s failed governance model is pretty remarkable and disappointing,\u201d Tygart told Reuters. \u201cWADA is very threatened and rattled but to illegally threaten U.S. athletes is shameful. They ought to spend the time trying to fix and make WADA what the world wants it to be, which is a strong independent WADA.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s something wrong when the global regulator attacks one of its key partners that is doing everything to uphold the rules, yet they turn a blind eye to a country like Russia that runs a state-sponsored doping program. The hypocrisy here is incredulous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given the challenges of the global pandemic and the consequent funding shortfalls, it\u2019s an especially critical moment for anti-doping organizations, with the Tokyo Olympics looming in a year.<\/p>\n

Jorge Leyva<\/strong>, the CEO of the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations, put it more bluntly: \u201cThat would simply be a catastrophe for American athletes and the anti-doping system.\u201d<\/p>\n

The USADA released a statement Thursday<\/a>, cosigned by anti-doping agencies in 16 other countries, calling on WADA to go \u201cfurther and faster\u201d with anti-doping reform. WADA has welcomed more athlete voices in the process<\/a>. Among the concerns listed by USADA is the recent firing<\/a> of Russian Anti-Doping head Yuri Ganus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Not coincidentally, Banka Thursday released an open letter to athletes<\/a> summarizing his sixth months in the job that not so subtly identifies \u201cpolitical attacks and games\u201d though makes no mention of the United States.<\/p>\n

Friday, WADA released a statement<\/a> ahead of its Sept. 14-15 executive committee meeting that referenced the U.S. threats and included a further statement stressing unity and a desire to work with the U.S. over its concerns. From Banka:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis matter has been raised by some concerned Governments, not by WADA\u2019s leadership, and as is the case with any proposal raised by a stakeholder, WADA has an obligation to consider it carefully. We will examine the rules to see if they need to be strengthened in light of the current situation. As always, due process will be followed and this will be a matter for discussion and consultation.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMy focus remains absolutely on the welfare of athletes and, for their sakes, we must continue to protect the anti-doping system that has served clean athletes. Fairness for athletes all over the world remains my number-one priority. I will never let clean athletes become hostages of political games. Under the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories there are many possible consequences that do not impact the athletes.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn this critical time for anti-doping, we need unity, not division. I still stand ready to work with the U.S. Government on this and I am hopeful that it will continue to contribute to the global anti-doping program. But what our stakeholders are telling us is that this episode has highlighted the need for more commitment and accountability within the clean sport community. The only way to preserve the global system is for everyone involved to stand united and work together to make it stronger.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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