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Polish Sports minister Witold Banka to succeed Craig Reedie as next WADA President
Sports

Polish Sports minister Witold Banka to succeed Craig Reedie as next WADA President

Witold Banka, a former track and field athlete, was the public authorities’ choice for WADA president, as the post rotates between a choice from sports bodies and one from public authorities.

WADA controversially reinstates Russia, brings three-year suspension due to state-sponsored doping to an end
Sports

WADA controversially reinstates Russia, brings three-year suspension due to state-sponsored doping to an end

WADA's move came despite a wave of fierce criticism from anti-doping figures — some within WADA itself — and from athletes around the world opposed to Russia being reinstated without taking full responsibility for what has been labeled systematic doping.