What they said

WADA Director General, Olivier Niggli, expressed disappointment over the development, stressing the importance of uniform accountability across the anti-doping system. “It is always disappointing when a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code is alleged as non-compliant,” he said. “However, it is crucially important for the global system that Anti-Doping Organisations are held to the same high standards that we expect from athletes,” Reuters quotes. WADA further stated that the decision, including all its consequences, will automatically take effect on 2 October 2025 unless it is formally challenged before that date. Niggli added that WADA remains committed to working with non-compliant organisations to help them improve and regain compliance, for the benefit of athletes both domestically and internationally.