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WADA dispute could entangle U.S. athletes

WADA said it will consider amending its rules to prevent the United States from jeopardizing the global anti-doping system.

Witold Bańka, as Polish sports minister, greets athletes back from the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games
Witold Bańka, as Polish sports minister, greets athletes back from the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games (AN/P. Tracz)

Responding to international pressure, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday it will consider amending its rules to prevent the United States from jeopardizing the global anti-doping system.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to withdraw US$2.7 million a year in financial support to force policy changes upon WADA. That represents 8% of the international organization's US$34.2 million budget this year, according to WADA budget figures as of August 26.

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