WADA extends Bloemfontein Laboratory suspension

WADA extends Bloemfontein Laboratory suspension

Bloemfontein’s anti-doping laboratory in South Africa has had its accreditation suspension extended for a second time, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced in a press release Tuesday. In March 2024, WADA imposed a six-month suspension due to multiple non-conformities with the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL). The imposed extension for a second period of up to six months was granted on the basis of the laboratory’s request, in order to have sufficient time to address the issues related to the suspension.  







Global Athlete's open letter to WADA on Chinese swimmers' case

Global Athlete's open letter to WADA on Chinese swimmers' case

In light of the ongoing scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers being allowed to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Games even after testing positive for trimetazidine, Global Athlete has sent out an open letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency stating their mistrust in the organisation and requesting transparency on the investigations taken on the swimmers’ case and actions to be taken going forward to ensure a fair playing field for all athletes.