WADA suspended Russian Anti-Doping Agency

WADA suspends Russian Anti-Doping Agency for 'non-compliance'

Question: Name the Anti-Doping agency which has been recently suspended by WADA.

(a) Russian Anti-Doping Agency
(b) Japanese Anti-Doping Agency
(c) China Anti-Doping Agency
(d) South Korea Anti-Doping Agency

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on 18 November 2015 suspended the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) with immediate effect.
  • A WADA-commissioned report released recommended firm action against RUSADA which was followed by a WADA decision to withdraw accreditation from the Moscow Anti-Doping laboratory.
  • The suspension has also created doubts over participation of Russia in 2016 Summer Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Reference:

https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2015-11/foundation-board-media-release-wada-strengthens-anti-doping-worldwide

http://www.dw.com/en/wada-suspends-russian-anti-doping-agency-for-non-compliance/a-18861226

http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/wada-suspend-non-compliant-russian-anti-doping-agency_1823578.html