Russian doping cases: WADA investigation found more than 300 cases from the Moscow laboratory

Wada disclosed the details. A government-sponsored doping program In the year In 2015, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) declared that it did not comply with the World Anti-Doping Law.

But the executive committee of WADA He voted to restore Rusada In September 2018, in several strict conditions.

The move was condemned in some circles at the time, with one critic calling out the act. “The Greatest Betrayal of Clean Athletes in Olympic History”.

However, WADA said this move led to the direct extraction of 24 terabytes of data from the Moscow lab in January and April 2019.

“The decision to reinstate Rusada under strict conditions in 2018 – despite opposition from a vocal minority of critics – is part of a well-executed and sophisticated investigative strategy to get to the truth.” Bank added., External.

“Without that decision, we would not have been able to obtain critical evidence from the Moscow lab to prosecute these cases.

“I am pleased to say that history has shown that this approach has worked, and that the entire process has been a remarkable success in ensuring fairness for athletes around the world.”

While checking the material found, it was confirmed Some information was corrected.In the end, it made Russia He was banned from all major sporting events for four years In 2019

Russia’s doping ban expires in 2023, although its teams and competitors have been banned by several international sports bodies. Following the invasion of Ukraine.

Some organizations have started allowing Russian athletes. Compete under their flag In recent months.