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WADA to monitor Russian athletes closely ahead of 2028 Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

WADA to monitor Russian athletes closely ahead of 2028 Olympics

Summary

WADA director general Olivier Niggli stated that the agency will remain vigilant in monitoring Russian athletes leading up to the 2028 Olympics. Following the IOC's controversial decision to allow Russian athletes to compete, concerns about doping persist given past controversies, including the Sochi scandal. Niggli emphasized that with no accredited testing lab in Russia, samples must be analyzed abroad. WADA President Witold Banka noted that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine prevents the reinstatement of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency. WADA plans to enhance testing protocols for Russian athletes, responding to the IOC's requests for stricter measures.

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By the Numbers

•WADA pledges vigilance in monitoring Russian athletes for the 2028 Olympics.
•Testing samples from Russian athletes will occur outside of Russia.
•IOC's decision allows Russian athletes to compete under strict conditions.
•WADA emphasizes the need for an independent testing regime.
•Ukraine opposes IOC's stance on Russian athlete participation.

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10:11 PMYahoo Sports — WADA pledges vigilance on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics

What they're saying

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general told AFP Wednesday that the organization will "be vigilant" in monitoring Russian athletes ahead of the next Olympic Games, promising reassurance to competitors from other countries."We're not naive," WADA director general Olivier Niggli told AFP at the agency's headquarters in Montreal.
— Yahoo Sports

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