The change in US legislation in 2020 could pose significant challenges to the organisation of the Los Angeles 2028 and Salt Lake-Utah 2034 Olympic Games, as it is not in line with WADA and could violate key principles.

After publishing a report clearing the World Anti-Doping Agency of any wrongdoing in the handling of 23 positive tests from Chinese swimmers in 2021, the international federation warned that it would double-down efforts to prevent possible cheaters from the Asian country to win medals in Paris 2024.

The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) issued a strongly worded statement criticising the United States for what it sees as attempts to "undermine the role and independence of the World Anti-Doping Agency" (WADA).

Tunde Popoola, Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, reassured the public that there is "no cause for alarm" as the 12 July final judgment by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) approaches, according to Nigerian news outlet Punch.

Despite growing criticism from many in the sport world and American groups specifically, the International Olympic Committee validated the World Anti-Doping Agency’s independent report in the case of 23 positive tests from China and expressed its "full confidence" in the global watchdog.

No rest for the World Anti-Doping Agency on the Chinese doping probe as Global Athlete and FairSport issue a joint statement following the independent prosecutor’s findings, which USADA says “leaves most critical questions unanswered”.

WADA “disappointed” by the American Department of Justice’s investigation of the 2021 contamination case of 23 athletes from China, again cites concerns over the Rodchenkov Act and the latest subpoena of executive director Brent Nowicki.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has received part of its 2023 contribution from Russia, the global anti-doping organisation told Russian news agency TASS.

In a complicated ramp-up to the Olympic Games due to political tensions, overspending, security risks, health concerns and the never-ending fight against doping in sports, the IOC-funded International Testing Agency will again be leading the efforts towards guaranteeing a level playing field.

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has published its data for the past year. It covers work with more than 15,000 athletes and 65 Independent Federations. 485 potential anti-doping rule violations were handled. The ITA increased its revenue by €27.151 million. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan continues.

The World Anti-Doping Agency made public its plan to promote clean sport directly with the athletes competing at the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including representatives from 12 countries across five different continents from various athlete representative bodies. 

The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency warned that it would “never” share its information regarding the athletes that tested positive in recent Olympic Games after US Congress demanded details of the probe be made public. Tensions between American officials, the Asian country and WADA keep mounting.