Sri Lanka has been officially declared non-compliant with World Anti-Doping Agency rules, risking its athletes’ ability to compete under the national flag at future Olympic and international events.
Sri Lanka Declared Non-Compliant with WADA Rules
The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency has been banned from hosting or taking part in any event organized by the World Anti-Doping Agency, effective today, August 20.
In a statement, WADA announced that Sri Lanka’s Anti-Doping Agency is not operating in line with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Sri Lanka was added to the monitoring list in March this year following recommendations by WADA’s Independent Compliance Review Panel. The country was given until June 29 to make the necessary amendments to its legal system, but WADA confirmed that Sri Lanka failed to meet the deadline.
As a result, Sri Lanka’s Anti-Doping Agency has now been declared non-compliant. The decision means that Sri Lanka will not be allowed to participate in WADA programs, and financial assistance will also be temporarily suspended.
WADA further warned that if Sri Lanka delays implementing the required legal reforms for more than a year, its athletes will not be permitted to compete under the Lion flag in regional, continental, or world championships, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In addition to Sri Lanka, Russia has also been placed under the same ban.
SOURCE :- ADA DERANA_SINHALA
