Beijing, Feb 2, Sergei Yaremenko The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is confident in the integrity of the anti-doping program at the Beijing Olympics and is not afraid of a repeat of the situation at the 2014 Games in Sochi, said WADA Director General Olivier Niggli. in Russia «state doping program». As a result of the WADA investigation, sanctions were imposed on Russian sports. Currently, Russian athletes at major tournaments cannot compete under the national flag, and the use of the national anthem is also prohibited. The sanctions expire on December 16, 2022. «I'm not sure it's worth comparing the Beijing and Sochi Olympics. These are different situations. Now it's in a bubble, but laboratories with international experts are involved in the testing process. We have learned the lesson of Sochi and are monitoring the situation We are not afraid of a repeat of the situation,» Niggli said at a press conference. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held from February 4 to 20.
